Talavera Sink Ceramic
Capture the Old World Charm of Spain In Your New Kitchen Design!
Creating a Spanish kitchen design is possible while retaining convenient contemporary appliances and devices. These are hidden behind cabinetry as in any integrated kitchen.
The influence of this sort of kitchen based on the hacienda or Spanish estate. Colors are vivid and rich, materials are natural and earthy and the atmosphere is dramatic, bold and family-oriented.
Antiques and vintage items of interest could decorate the open shelves, giving an authentic air to your style.
Design Features
Space is an essential part of this kitchen style. A central island used as a preparation area could also include an oven and cooktop, or a deep copper sink.
Cabinets have large drawers and contrast well with the pieces of large, ornate, tall furniture that could store the equipment, large bowls, casserole dishes and utensils.
An antique lamp placed hanging over the island gives atmosphere, and other modern ‘task lights’ can be used for functionality in a discreet way. An antique wrought iron candelabra would be in keeping with this design.
Hand-painted ceramic tiles are very decorative and a Spanish country kitchen would probably feature cream, blue, red and green. Colorful Talavera tiles, pottery and dishware are plentiful both to use in cooking and eating, and as decorative items.
A wooden rack hung from the ceiling on old chains would be useful from which to hang pewter and copper pots and pans.This is both typical of the style and also provides storage.
Flooring should be of natural materials such as stone, clay, or wood.
A large hearth would be used for cooking over and for warmth, but you could use it to frame a gorgeous copper water jug of dried or fresh flowers, or herbs.
Walls would also be of natural materials and painted in strong colors…rich reds, deep blues, dark greens, deep yellows and warm umber. use paler accents and tones of similar colors on cabinets, shelving or picture frames. Walls and cabinets and other furniture often have a ‘distressed’ look. This is easy to create yourself.
Natural light is important and you can put in a skylight if possible, or open up windows. Painting a mural will also give a feeling of light and space and uniqueness.
Wrought iron light fittings, knobs, handles, hooks and racks give an authentic look to the Spanish kitchen design.
Accessories
Display a paella pan and a cazuela, bottles of olive oils and bunches of herbs.
Earthenware pots for making cocidos and other casserole dishes can be stacked on dressers. These look solid, earthy and very decorative.
Display copper and pewter items such as espresso pots, garlic presses and mortar and pestle. Heavy mason jars can be useful as well as beautiful.
Glassware can be displayed in the dresser on glass racks or behind glass wall cabinet doors.
Display stacks of brightly painted dishes and plates that are cheerful and vibrant.
Dried lavender could be hung from your wooden rack above the island bench.
Your lovely Spanish kitchen design will attract friends and family and will really become the heart of your home, with its
deep, earthy colors, natural materials and its solid feel of an age gone by.
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Talavera ceramic plate, ‘Bouquet’ (Mexico) $79.95 White daisies form a nosegay tied with blue ribbons. Evoking a colorful bridal bouquet, Alonso Luis paints the motifs by hand. They grace an enchanting plate, crafted in the time-honored Talavera ceramic tradition. |
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Talavera ceramic plate, ‘Carnations’ (Mexico) $69.95 Stylized carnations dance on a ceramic plate, each petal meticulously painted by hand. Surrounded by jade leaves for a modern touch, this design is an exceptional example of Talavera art, hand painted by Mexico’s Alonso Luis. |
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Talavera ceramic bowl, ‘Wilderness’ (Mexico) $27.95 Unique like a kaleidoscope, this Talavera design is by Pedro Alba in Mexico. A colorful flower takes the center, its petals reaching toward the scalloped border of this bowl. Alba continues to use the hand-crafting process of Talavera ceramics that was brought to Mexico in the 16th century. Talavera is a type of majolica ceramics distinguished by the use of cobalt blue over an off-white background. |
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Talavera ceramic plate, ‘Duchess’ (Mexico) $69.95 Edged in cobalt, a ruffled border distinguishes this elegant design by Alonso Luis. Stylized flowers alternate with feathery blue foliage, hand-painted in the traditional style of Talavera pottery. Intricate crosshatching in the center reveals Spain’s Moorish influence on this extraordinary ceramic plate. |
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Talavera ceramic plate, ‘Empress’ (Mexico) $74.99 Centered by a flower, a stylized cross graces this enchanting plate by Alonso Luis. Pale ivory meets cobalt blue in the classic style of Talavera ceramics from Puebla. Exuberant foliage dances around the border. |
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Talavera ceramic serving plate, ‘Happy Tradition’ (Mexico) $37.99 Flowers blossom with grand artistry in this Talavera plate designed by Pedro Alba in Mexico. He blends his unique style with the hand-crafting process of Talavera ceramics that was brought to Mexico in the 16th century. Talavera is a type of majolica ceramics distinguished by the use of cobalt blue over an off-white background. |
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Talavera ceramic serving plate, ‘Imperial Blooms’ (Mexico) $79.95 Regal lilies in blue and gold blossom with the legendary beauty of Talavera ceramics in a plate by Alonso Luis. Painted by hand, the serving plate is centered by a blushing red bloom. |
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Talavera ceramic serving plate, ‘Wilderness’ (Mexico) $34.49 Unique like a kaleidoscope, this Talavera design is by Pedro Alba in Mexico. A colorful flower takes the center, its petals reaching toward the scalloped border of this serving plate. Alba continues to use the hand-crafting process of Talavera ceramics that was brought to Mexico in the 16th century. Talavera is a type of majolica ceramics distinguished by the use of cobalt blue over an off-white background. |
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Talavera ceramic serving plate, ‘A Taste of Mexico’ (Mexico) $39.95 Flowers blossom with fiery elegance, igniting the historic elegance of this Talavera serving plate. Designed by Pedro Alba, the hand-painted blooms are stunning against a turquoise and cobalt background. Alba fuses his unique style with the hand-crafting process of Talavera ceramics that was brought to Mexico in the 16th century. Talavera is a type of majolica ceramics distinguished by an off-white background. |
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Talavera ceramic plate, ‘Dancing Sunflowers’ (Mexico) $59.95 Golden sunflowers dance a graceful minuet amid bold cobalt motifs. Surrounded by scallops and feathery blue foliage, this design is representative of classic Talavera pottery crafted in Puebla. Alonso Luis presents a superlative ceramic plate created entirely by hand. |
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Tin and ceramic wall mirror, ‘Talavera Marigold’ (Mexico) $67.95 Talavera-style ceramic tiles depict blue marigolds in a charming design by Macrina and Manuel. In Mexico, marigolds were thought to light the way home for the spirits of deceased loved ones who visited on the Day of the Dead. The artisans craft a wall mirror with hand embossed tin. It features an antiqued finish. |