Casa La Siesta, a boutique hotel in Andalusia launched by Lee Thornley of tile brand Bert & May, has continued its creative partnership with Kitesgrove through the redesign of a suite that now imbues Spanish charm inspired by the surrounding landscape.

The collaboration showcases both brands’ inherent passion for craftsmanship, colour and natural materials. Casa La Siesta was originally created from reclaimed finds, and Kitesgrove’s contemporary scheme offsets this in a subtle yet impactful way. The studio developed an earthy palette of neutral tones with rich accents of terracotta and oxblood, providing a comforting atmosphere while adding dramatic touches like bold horizontal lines. Their use of raw, organic and characterful finishes – including wood, rattan, linen, wool, raffia and wicker – against a soft pink backdrop of natural plaster walls creates layers of texture and shade.

The bed sits on a reclaimed wood base, part of the original hotel’s inventory, flanked by two raffia wall lights made by La Fabrique a Abat-Jour and a pair of black Pujo Wall Tables from Ferm Living, which add a monochrome edge to the space. The bedroom features reclaimed tiles from Bert & May on the floor to ground the scheme, as well as Kitesgrove’s Quad tiles in Brighton Stone and Mandarin Orange from its collection for Bert & May, Irregular.

Opposite the bathroom, the Vista Blanket in off white – also from Ferm Living – is hung as a wallcovering, bringing together different tones within the room in the form of a textural artwork. An upholstered linen chaise below a light by Rue Vintage 74 sits next to a sun-drenched window, creating a spot for repose with a book, while a vintage desk and chair sourced locally adds a subtle elegance.

Kitesgrove has created a continuity and flow from the bedroom to the bathroom with the palette and choice of materials and shapes. The Quad design used extensively in the bathroom is made up of four similar patterns, each contained within the tile’s border and with a subtle differentiation from the next, allowing for a nuanced yet dynamic tessellation. The uneven, dance-like quality of the tiles results in fluidity and contrasting shapes, providing an identity to the space that feels modern yet timeless.

The antique brass wall lights from Fosberry Studio and taps in brushed brass bring metallic detail to the space, offset by the smooth white curves of Balineum’s Flora mirror and organically shaped Nagoya basins from Fired Earth. The rectangular terracotta floor tiles used in the bathroom meanwhile work harmoniously with the natural elements of the room. The Quad tiles continue on the terrace – home to Hadeda’s traditional single-seater chair – showing how Encaustic tiles are an effective option for outdoor spaces.

“We were delighted to work on this suite within such inspiring surroundings,” says Katie Lion, Senior Interior Designer at Kitesgrove. “The rich Andalusian landscapes informed many of our design choices with a focus on deep earthy colours and natural, tactile textures. We wanted to create a space that was calming and tranquil, yet still retained some Spanish flair and drama. It was important not to overshadow the rich warmth of the beautiful reclaimed woods and tiles, therefore our palette choice was subtle with accents of stronger colour. We are thrilled with how the Quad tiles look in the bathroom, the milky off white and pale pink tones sit beautifully amongst the bright white and deep wood.”