Blue and White, Timeless and True

The beauty of blue and white is timeless, and in this spacious Ohio kitchen it brings a fresh, calming presence to the space no matter the season.

blue emu handmade tile installed in a kitchen along with white tiles from another source

This installation features my heron tile set with a 2- and 3-inch border in watercolor blue, along with coordinating 2x2s and 4x4s featuring birds, trees, and a few whimsical cats. Here is a close up of the heron set over the stove:

watercolor blue heron set with 2 and 3 inch border by emu tile installed among white tiles from another source in an ohio kitchen

The blue glaze has a bright, sky-like quality that pairs so nicely with the surrounding whites and the natural light coming through the window.

blue and white kitchen with handmade tile backsplash
blue cat and bird handmade tiles by emu tile installed among white tiles in an ohio kitchen

The plants on the sill add a touch of green that feels appropriate for spring: fresh, hopeful, and full of life.

spring oak tree and nesting swift tiles by emu tile glazed in watercolor blue installed in a kitchen along with white tiles from another source

This kitchen looks like the perfect place to sip something warm and watch the world outside change with the seasons. 

blue and white kitchen featuring handmade tiles by Emu Tile

I usually give credit using initials, this couple requested I identify them as H.C. for "happy customers," so big thanks to H.C.!

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


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