Will blue-and-white Delft tile always endure? I keep expecting to read that it’s passé. Not! Instead, iconic cobalt blue-and-white Dutch Delft tile continues to be chosen for kitchens whether the ceramics are made in Morocco, Texas, France or The Netherlands. While the look screams ‘traditional’ it always feels fresh. Plus, there are so many variations in the motifs – … [Read more...]
Delft Tile Ceiling Kitchen
This elaborate kitchen, chock full of Delft tile, has historical sources and a shocking "before." When NY designer Howard Slatkin renovated his Fifth Avenue apartment, his Extreme Decorating style was not excluded from the kitchen. Describing the iconic blue-and-white Delft tile on the ceiling and walls as a “wild mix,” he was hardly exaggerating. While the kitchen’s … [Read more...]