in Seville, Spain, Catto Catto Has been converted into a compact apartment Casa Capirotte – a vivid, artful celebration of Andalusian heritage filtered through a contemporary lens. The palette of the interior, inspired by the famous Triana pottery tradition, boasts bold colors and patterns. Every surface feels alive, echoing the rhythms of Seville itself: bright, expressive and deeply rooted in craft.
The design comes alive with bold colorful contrast. Cobalt blue, a color found in the city’s historic porcelain pottery, appears in the upholstery of kitchen chairs, tiled bathroom vanities and even a headboard painted with a sweeping botanical motif. The deep blue color in the space weaves visual continuity throughout the studio apartment. The open plan removes walls in favor of curtains – fluid dividers that make the apartment flexible, allowing privacy or openness as needed.
Surrounding Cobalt, an array of greenery brings peace and balance. Mint green kitchen cabinets add a fresh feel, while a forest green sofa and desk chair ground the living space. Green accents on doors, window frames and built-in shelves tie these colors together, evoking the gentle tones of Seville’s courtyards and olive groves.
The coral pink color adds vibrancy as well as warmth to the palette. It reappears in the tiled floors, a sculptural coffee table, the bed frame and the pair of pendant lights suspended above it. These pinks, combined with the surrounding green and blue, look both playful and sophisticated.
Pattern also plays an important role. The ceiling beams are clearly striped in blue and white, while coral and white tiles create a graphic pattern on the floor. In the bathroom, blue and white geometric tiles wrap the vanity, which is also visible from the main living space through curved glass walls. A folding screen also serves as a headboard, hand-painted with a blue and white floral design that echoes the pottery tradition that inspired the project.
The walls create a warm, textured backdrop thanks to clay lime mortar, a traditional material used in Andalusian architecture that nods to the region’s ancient construction methods.
Given the modest size of the apartment, the furniture is carefully selected – each piece provides both function and visual appeal. Every chair, light and table looks different, resulting in a collection that feels put together rather than cluttered. The combination of organic shapes and handmade details add to the overall playful aesthetic.
Beyond the interior, a generous outdoor terrace extends the living space, equipped with a cool water feature, seating area and potted plants. Beyond the railing of the roof is a canopy of trees, with oranges growing a short distance away.
To learn more about Casa Capirotte and Catetto Catetto, please visit catateocateto.com,
Photography courtesy of Catto Catto.
