Breakfast at the Purple Rooster

It makes me so happy when customers name their tile installations, and this one makes me especially happy: the homeowner and her family have started calling the kitchen in their new house “The Purple Rooster” after the hyacinth-colored, handmade rooster tiles that make up their backsplash.

purple rooster handmade tiles in a kitchen back splash
They haven’t moved in yet, but I love knowing they’ll soon be greeting each day with “Breakfast at the Purple Rooster” (as well as lunch and dinner!).

purple rooster handmade tiles installed over the range in a kitchen backsplash

The space behind the range features fourteen of my handmade rooster tiles in Hyacinth glaze, set among rustic, commercially made field tiles from another supplier. Here is a close up of the tiles before they left my studio:

4x4 inch rooser handmade tiles in hyacinth glaze

I love people who prioritize whimsy. Life is too short to be serious all the time!

new kitchen with dark cabinets, light counters, and handmade rooster tiles behind the range Thank you, L.H., for including my tiles in your new home, and for sharing photos of the space!

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


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