This client approached me for handmade backsplash tiles for behind her stove. A special request was made for a matt, low gloss glaze with a mix of oriental grey-blues and a warm stone cream.

Behind the stove is an ledge, and for these we had to customize the size of the tile. These tiles were pre-cut before the actual glazing and the front edges were mitered for a close fit.

The grey was formulated as three tones although each was a colour by itself and not a tone of each other. We arrange multiples of these tiles and then formulate the colours to achieve a certain feel - ” a colour range that will appeal to the senses”. Handmade tiles owns its space and the inherent character of the handmade tiles can not be replicated by mass production.  Clients often provide reference colours for us to mimic, and with our experience and intimate knowledge of tiles and the interaction of colour and texture, we most often deliver a product that delivers past the expectation of the client!

The previous two kitchens that I was fortunate to see for myself, were an experience one can only relate, if you are in a kitchen where our tiles have been used - you will see that no picture can do merit to the actual result - believe me - REVIVE your kitchen now, and experience it first hand!

And here is the clients feedback:

“Hi Gerrit

Here is a testimonial, and I really mean it. Thanks for a great job!

We spend a lot of time cooking and eating in our kitchen. I was looking handmade tiles that I saw in a picture from an old  magazine, for that something special. I found Gerrit’s website on the internet, and was impressed with what I saw. With distance making it impossible to view samples, he couriered samples to us from Cape Town. He put tremendous effort in to get the right colours. I am delighted with Gerrit’s handmade tiles! It adds colour and depth to our kitchen, and really is a focal point. The  service was very professional, and it was that something special that I was looking for!

Kind regards
Marianne Brown”

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