Laëtitia Rouget makes ceramics and glassware that feature witty phrases and feminine silhouettes. The artist, who co-founded the studio Pangea with Colombine Jubert in 2020, states that she designs pieces that carry real meaning for people. Her home in Charneca da Caparica, about 30 minutes from Lisbon, reflects this creative spirit. Rouget initially went to Portugal to find a production workshop but decided to settle there after falling in love with the region. She lives in a residential area bordering a protected pine forest and is a 10-minute walk from Fonte da Telha, a fishing village where she watches the sunset from the cliffs.
A space for play and colour
Rouget saw the house and knew it was meant for her, even though she did not know the area well. She kept the structure and floorplan largely the same, simply reworking the kitchen and living room. Blue-framed windows were added to bring in more light and a better view of the garden. Rouget, described as a “committed lover of colours,” changed everything else decoratively. She designed the tiles for the bathrooms and created textile pieces for each room. She sees the home as a playground where she can change things over time.
The studio sits among citrus trees and tall pines in the garden, with shelves filled with ceramics, glass pieces and textiles. It is difficult to tell where the studio ends and the home begins, as the rooms of the main house also contain her work. Rouget thinks of her house as an extension of her studio, so she is always rearranging and bringing in new pieces she is working on. The bedroom on the second floor, which overlooks the terrace, is her favourite space. The light is beautiful in the morning, and she says the colours seem to wake up with the sun.
By integrating her professional output directly into her living environment, Rouget blurs the line between commerce and residence. This arrangement means the artist is surrounded by her own creations daily, which likely influences her design choices for new collections. The home functions not just as a residence, but as a continuous testing ground for her work, where her personal aesthetic is constantly reinforced by the objects she creates.