Lebrillos are a wonderful way to either add a touch of traditional Spain to one’s home or contrarily to add a bold yet minimal statement to a home that desires to be clean-lined and updated.
Instagram post @bygloriagonzalez.
Despite the wonderful by Gloria González noted in my last post, I decided to continue the focus.
My library holds many books about Spain and Spanish-style. They introduced me to the idea of them as an alternative to artwork.
(Photo: Georgio Baroni)
Alberto Pinto’s Orientalism.(Photo: Georgio Baroni)
(Photo: Georgio Baroni)
Alberto Pinto used them in his exotic interiors.
Not entirely sure these bowls adorning the fireplace are considered lebrillos but the placement is typically Spanish.
I saw them in person at Charlotte Scott’s Trasierra, in Southern Spain.
(Photo: James Mortimer)
Jaime Parladé used them in many of his interiors, often in groupings, as seen above.
(Photo: Derry Moore)
He also used them above tall bookcases. His book can be found here.
Bar Manolo Leon, Seville. (Photo: Trip Advisor)
When decorating for a restaurant or club, they offer a relatively inexpensive option.
(Photo: La Fabrica de Hielo)
La Fabric de Hielo in Marbella, Spain is an uber-stylish concept store. They post lebrillos repeatedly on their Instagram page.
(Photo: Pierre Passebon)
Lebrilos add a splash of green around Yves Saint Laurent’s living room in Villa Mabrouka, Morocco.
For the younger set or those wanting a less-traditional interior, lebrillos are a good choice.
(Photo:brownrigg-interiors.co.uk)
(Photo: Milieu Magazine)
Carol Glasser commissioned her lebrillos in trendy grey for the Milieu Show House last year.
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Blue and white lebrillos add a bit of color to this neutral interior.
Etsy is a good source for lebrillos. This example above strays from the typical pattern. The freeform splashes provide a modern touch.
Casa V Interiors will show you how to add a touch of Spanish-style to your home.