Casa Capirote Is a Kaleidoscopic Ode to Seville’s Craft and Color

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In Seville, Spain, Cateto Cateto has transformed a compact apartment into Casa Capirote – a vivid, textural celebration of Andalusian heritage filtered through a contemporary lens. The interior’s palette, inspired by the storied Triana pottery tradition, boasts bold color and pattern. Every surface feels alive, echoing the rhythm of Seville itself: bright, expressive, and deeply rooted in craft.

The design comes alive with bold chromatic contrasts. Cobalt blue, a hue found across the city’s historic ceramics, appears in the upholstery of kitchen chairs, the tiled bathroom vanity, and even a headboard painted with a sweeping flora motif. The deep blue pops in the space, weaving visual continuity throughout the studio apartment. The open plan does away with walls in favor of curtains – fluid dividers that let the apartment be flexible, allowing privacy or openness as needed.

Modern kitchen with sage green cabinets, open shelves, round white table, two blue-cushioned chairs, green sofa, and patterned tile floor. Red pot sits on the counter.

Around the cobalt, an array of greens brings calm and balance. Mint green kitchen cabinets exude freshness, while a forest green sofa and desk chair ground the living space. Sage green accents – on doors, window frames, and built-in shelving – tie these shades together, evoking the gentle tones of Seville’s courtyards and olive groves.

A view into a kitchen with green cabinets, geometric red and white floor tiles, a round table with two chairs, and double glass doors leading to a balcony.

A modern room with a round pink table, patterned pink and white floor, round mirror, glass shelf, and beige curtains. An open magazine sits on the table.

Coral pink punctuates the palette with vibrancy, but also warmth. It reappears in tiled floors, a sculptural coffee table, the bed frame, and the pair of pendant lights suspended above it. These pinks, paired with the surrounding greens and blues, feel both playful and sophisticated.

A round, modern table lamp with a green base and white shade sits on a marble shelf against a beige wall, above patterned red and white floor tiles.

A round pink coffee table with a magazine on top sits on a patterned floor beside a dark green sofa.

A modern living space with pastel walls, geometric patterned floor tiles, contemporary furniture, and large windows allowing natural light.

Pattern also plays a pivotal role. The ceiling beams are boldly striped in blue and white, while coral and white tiles form a graphic pattern on the floors. In the bathroom, blue and white geometric tiles wrap the vanity, visible even from the main living space through curved glass walls. A folding screen doubles as a headboard, hand-painted with a whimsical blue-and-white floral design that echoes the pottery tradition inspiring the project.

Geometric bathroom with oval mirrors, patterned blue and white vanity, marble walls, and pink tile floor; bedroom visible in background.

A modern hotel room with a double bed, blue-patterned headboard, geometric-tiled sink area, and marble-patterned shower.

A modern bedroom with a double bed, bold blue and white mosaic headboard, green sofa, glass partitions, and pink accent lamps.

A modern bedroom with a white bed, a patterned room divider featuring blue abstract art, a red bedside lamp, and geometric tiled flooring.

The walls create a warm, textural backdrop thanks to the earthy lime mortar, a traditional material used in Andalusian architecture that gives nod to ancient construction methods of the area.

A bed with white bedding stands against a decorative headboard with blue abstract designs; pink lamps hang on either side, and the floor has a geometric pink and white pattern.

Given the apartment’s modest size, the furniture selection is carefully curated – each piece serving both function and visual appeal. Every chair, light, and table stands out, resulting in a collection that feels collected rather than crowded. The combination of organic shapes and handcrafted details speaks add to the overall playful aesthetic.

A modern bedroom with pastel walls, geometric tile floor, green accents, a marble desk, round mirror, and large windows letting in natural light.

A beige building with two glass doors, potted plants, outdoor chairs, and a white railing on a sunlit terrace. Wooden beams form a zigzag pattern on the wall.

Beyond the interior, a generous outdoor terrace extends the living space, complete with a tranquil water feature, seating, and potted plants. Beyond the terrace’s railing are treetops with oranges growing within arm’s reach.

A minimalist terrace with a small pool, two oranges, a light blue cushion, green-framed doors, potted plants, and beige walls under a clear blue sky.

A small stream of water flows from a spout into a shallow rectangular pool, with sunlight and shadows cast on the neutral-toned wall and brick floor.

A white modern outdoor chair and side table with two oranges on top sit on a terracotta-tiled patio in bright sunlight.

A green-framed glass door opens onto a balcony with a white railing; a round table with a white cloth is visible inside the room.

A sculptural wooden table with cylindrical legs stands on terracotta tiles beneath a large, asymmetrical fabric pendant light, set against a warm-toned plaster wall.

Wooden door with black rivets partially obscures a view of a textured counter, terracotta tiles, and a beige lamp in a warmly lit interior space.

A courtyard with a terracotta tile floor, an orange tree, tall dry grass, clay pots, and an outdoor staircase with a white railing against a stucco wall.

To learn more about Casa Capirote and Cateto Cateto, please visit catetocateto.com.

Photography courtesy of Cateto Cateto.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.





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