Curated art and antiques enrich this Menorca farmhouse
Ceramic plates and Spanish azulejo tile decorate the rustic kitchen in this 18th century Menorca house
Perched on a hill, this typical Menorca farmhouse radiates Mediterranean ease. Sat between centenarian pine trees, amid a lush landscape of lavender, rockrose, and prickly pear, this historic residence has become an oasis for this family of globetrotting art collectors.
“It’s high up on a hill and there are no other buildings nearby,” one of the owners explains.
Neighboring farms are teaming with life as animals graze languidly and take shelter in the old prehistoric caves under the estate.
Despite the expansive pastures and Mediterranean curtain all around, the island hardly feels isolated.
Located some 150 miles off the mainland, Menorca has enjoyed an enduring cultural exchange with the peninsula —especially Levante and Andalucía—England and Italy. Its vibrant and eclectic culture continues to draw a diverse crowd of globetrotters who have finally found a place they’d like to call home.
Decorative plates and wall tiles energize this rustic kitchen
Though relaxed is the vibe, a discerning eye will notice that the rooms are artfully curated. Antiques mix with modern pieces, local pieces mingle with imports.
And while the owners continue to grow their collection, no room feels like a depot. Instead they’ve carefully selected the pieces that showcase a blend of the family’s tastes.
The kitchen, a Mediterranean dream where generous sunlight streams in through the large windows and makes the interiors sparkle, is a perfect showcase of their eclectic style.
Here, a teardrop chandelier hangs above industrial chairs. The tile mosaic that covers the backsplash is a mix of styles — some in traditional cobalt blue and others in polychrome designs — all featuring a rosette motif.
Our Rosas hand-painted ceramic tile is suited for interior and exterior decorations. Handmade in Spain, these tiles feature intricate patterns reminiscent of traditional Hispano-Arab designs.
Perfect for kitchen backsplash, kitchen floors, bathroom walls, patio floors, stairs and fireplaces.
Minimum order: 1/2 square meter
20 × 20 cm: 13 pieces
15 × 15 cm: 23 pieces
Colors available: We offer about 18 different colors including our traditional blue, green, purple, and yellow. To order a different color other than the one listed, please get in touch.
Production Lead Time: Kindly note, while we do hold some stock, many of our items are made to order. If out of stock, the production lead time is 4-6 weeks. For updates on current availability, please contact hello@casapletorica.com.
Beyond the tiles, the kitchen counter above is all smooth glazed terracotta. Menorca ceramic bowls filled with fresh vegetables and fruit gives the place a homely feel.
Open shelving is risky business unless it’s as well curated as this space. Here, the shelves hold a mix of decorative plates and utilitarian pieces. Blue ceramics featuring a lively yellow accent, typical of pottery traditions in eastern Spain, brighten the whitewashed walls.
Handmade in Spain, this glazed earthenware plate features polychromatic decoration in blue, green, yellow, orange, and maroon. A parladot, a bird motif common in Valencian pottery, sits in the center. Popular in aristocratic 13th century lusterware, this bird motif has become a mainstay in Spanish pottery made in the southeast.
Step back and you’ll notice that the bird sits within a heptagram. Each vertices of this 7-point star bears a fringed motif that frames a colorful vegetal motif similar to a reed.
Richly decorative pottery like this ceramic plate makes for perfect wall display.
Dimensions: 23 cm in diameter x 3 cm deep
Hanging your decorative plate: A small incision in the foot of the plate allows for hanging. Our heavier items like lebrillos require a wall mount.
Kindly Note: Small chips and discolouration are part of the charm of handmade antique and vintage pottery. For questions or specific sourcing requests, please get in touch.
Named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1993, Menorca remains the wild forest island that has captivated many peoples since Antiquity. In fact, this old farmhouse sits opposite the Talaiotic ruins of Talatí de Dalt, a prehistoric civilization known for its mortar-free stone buildings. Islanders continue to use this centenarian savoir faire for dry stone walls on the farms.
A lebrillo and damajuana decorate the outdoor dining seating area
Coastal living on Mediterranean is synonymous with the outdoor dining.
In keeping with local Balearic tradition, the renovation on the house used marés, a local sandstone, and terracotta for flooring as we see on the patio. Two seating areas share a pergola that allows for some exquisite views of the stars at night.
The whitewashed walls of the exterior of the home are both an aesthetic and practical choice in this hot climate. area where
Given that glass blowing is an ancient craft of the Balearic Islands, it is fitting to see so many damajuanas and azure blue bottles throughout the house. Damajuana, or dame-jeanne in France, was once chiefly used to age and transport wine and oil. Typically made in green, blue or amber-brown, this balloon glass bottle retains a rustic charm.
Tucked in next to the damajuana on the patio is a colorful Spanish lebrillo. Like the damajuana, this large flat-bottomed bowl has outgrown its utilitarian role. Made in different styles across the mainland and on the Balearic Islands, this Spanish has become a collector’s darling.
Handmade in Granada, home of Fajalauza ceramics, El Carmen Spanish Traditional Lebrillo features a striking design that recalls the lush courtyard or "carmen" Andalusian homes.
A large sunflower bouquet covers the base of the basin while the walls bear a design of undulating motifs. The artist has lingered over the details in the bird’s plumage and the seeds of the flowers.
This large flat-bottomed vessel was once used as a washing basin for laundry, a necessity in any home. The lebrillo has since transcended its utilitarian role.
Its distinctive designs and lively colors make for stunning décor in the home or garden. Inspired by the Andalusian landscape, lebrillo often feature the granada or pomegranate, sunflowers, daisies, palms, peacocks and native songbirds.
Lebrillo Wall Mounts for hanging available here.
Production Lead Time: Kindly note, while we do hold some stock, many of our items are made to order. If out of stock, the production lead time is 4-6 weeks. For updates on current availability, please contact hello@casapletorica.com.
See our traditional Spanish tiles for more. For more lebrillo designs, custom size or color, please get in touch.
