A Texas Kitchen Transformation

This Texas kitchen once had a plain, shiny black backsplash: sleek, but a little too stark for the homeowners’ taste. They wanted something with more warmth, character, and visual interest. The solution? A custom backsplash filled with my 4x4 inch handmade tiles, each one glazed in "spearmint" green and featuring the flora and fauna that surround the home.

close up of spearmint green handmade tiles by Emu Tile set among honey colored field tiles in a re-imagined backsplash

The homeowner shared this lovely note with me:

“It makes a huge difference! The tiles get noticed and complimented all the time because our home is open concept. People get up to see all of the different critters. I have seen all of the animals on our property.”

spearmint green handmade tiles by Emu Tile set among honey colored field tiles in a re-imagined backsplash

Hearing that my tiles connect so closely to the natural surroundings of their home means the world to me. It’s one thing to create tiles in my studio, but quite another to know that they spark joy, curiosity, and conversation in daily life.

spearmint green handmade tiles by Emu Tile set among honey colored field tiles in a re-imagined backsplash

A heartfelt thank you to D.O. for making my tiles part of your home and for taking the time to share these beautiful photos! 🫶

Ceramic Handmade Tile Installations, Kitchen Tiles Ideas, Tile Wall Art - , Emily Margaret Ulm


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