10 Beautiful Handmade Pottery Ideas for Your Home
Featuring Local Artists from the AB Mercado Community
There’s nothing quite like handmade pottery to elevate your home’s aesthetic. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee, styling your shelves, or setting a cozy dinner table, artisan ceramics bring warmth, creativity, and intention into your everyday rituals.
Here are 10 gorgeous pottery pieces crafted by local ceramicists from our ARTime Barro community, each offering a unique blend of function and artistry.
1. Hand-Painted Mugs
Style: Rustic | Finish: Artisan-made glazes
Crafted with subtle texture and hand-painted mountain-like motifs, Jordan’s mugs are the perfect addition to your morning ritual. Functional yet beautiful, they bring a nature-inspired calm to your kitchen.
2. Blue Hue Teapot & Heart Trays by Robert Jones
Style: Earthy | Finish: Gloss glaze with deep color bands
This teapot + heart tray set is equal parts charming and functional. Robert's glazing style gives the appearance of layered landscapes—perfect for tea lovers or as a thoughtful gift set.
3. Minimalist Cup & Spoon Set
Style: Modern & Playful | Finish: Matte white with hand-painting
These handmade spoons and cups are perfect for the design minimalist who still craves a personal touch. Karen’s clean, whimsical designs shine in this sweet set.
4. Glossy White & Yellow Cups
Style: Bold | Finish: Glossy interior, hand-painted leaves
Silvia’s mugs bring a pop of sunshine to any shelf with a surprise burst of yellow inside. Paired with hand-painted botanicals, these cups are a conversation starter.
5. Blue Speckle Bowl & Vase Set
Style: Coastal | Finish: Cream & blue speckle glaze
These pieces capture the calming essence of beachy tones and organic textures—great for styling with fruit, florals, or on open shelving.
6. Charcoal & Blue Bowl and Mug Set
Style: Moody & Modern | Finish: Deep glaze with a reflective shine
Ayanna’s set is bold and elegant, bringing sophistication to the everyday. Use them for soups, stews, or stylish kitchen decor.
7. Crystal-Glazed Vases
Style: Artistic | Finish: Crystal glaze with color gradients
These vases by Anika feature magical textures and dreamy glaze transitions—ideal as stand-alone art pieces or for displaying dried blooms.
8. White & Turquoise Textured Vases
Style: Organic | Finish: Textured crackle glaze
Raw, natural, and sculptural—Deborah’s vases feel like objects unearthed from the earth itself. They add depth and a story to any corner of your home.
9. Obsidian Blue Bird Feeder by Andrea Testa
Style: Nature-Inspired | Finish: Deep blue glaze with wood accent
Who says pottery has to stay indoors? Andrea’s hanging bird feeder is equal parts function and sculpture—perfect for garden lovers.
10. Speckled White Vases
Style: Boho | Finish: Matte speckled buff & glossy white
These hand-carved vases offer earthy charm with a natural pattern that feels both wild and modern. Perfect in pairs or solo on a shelf.
Supporting local artists doesn’t just mean shopping small—it means bringing soul into your space. Each of these pieces from our AB Mercado makers tells a story, and they’re ready to be part of yours.
Interested in purchasing or learning more? Join one of our pottery workshops or meet these artists at the next AB Mercado event!
