Waves and Herons in Kansas

I’m so excited to share this beautiful bathroom installation from Shelly in Kansas! The space feels both classic and fresh, thanks to a thoughtful mix of handmade and commercial tiles, and that stunning stained glass window.

heron and wave handmade tiles by emu tile installed in a Kansas bathroom

The bath and shower area is tiled from top to bottom, with colors that echo those of the stained glass. The custom wave and heron tiles add a graceful focal point in an already rich and sophisticated space. Each wave tile was specially cut to slightly under 1×4 inches and installed alongside Daltile’s Artcrafted Collection. The colors (Pacific Blue for the waves and Spearmint for the herons) create a subtle, playful combination that brings an unexpected sense of movement to the room.

handmade tiles by emu tile mixed with daltiles in a bathoom installation

Here is a close-ups of the waves:

pacific blue handmade wave tiles by Emu Tile mixed with daltile

And the herons:

heron handmade tiles by emu tile installed in a Kansas bathroom
heron handmade tile by emu tile installed in a Kansas bathroom

Here is a photo of some of the tiles before they left my studio:

handmade heron and waves by emu tile

I just can't get enough of this bathroom! Shelly planned with her sisters as well as her installer, Dave of Dr Tile LLC, who did a fantastic job. 

heron and wave handmade tiles by emu tile installed in a Kansas bathroom

It’s always such a treat to see my tiles come to life in a real project. Thank you, Shelly, for trusting me with your bathroom and sharing these gorgeous photos!

Bathroom Tiles Design, Ceramic Handmade Tile Installations, Handmade Tile Bathroom Ideas, Tile Ideas for Bathroom - , Emily Margaret Ulm


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