In England, subway tiles are sometimes called metro tiles. It's clear why. For over 100 years now, white glazed rectangular tiles have been in continual use in kitchens. Washable and fire-resistant, tiled walls were a fixture during the late 19th Century when a working kitchen also featured a large range, a long table, deep “pot-size” sink, and larder or storage shelves. That … [Read more...]
English Victorian Kitchen
An Aga cooker set in a tiled niche is typical of the English Victorian kitchen, aBritish style we love. When I talk about an English Victorian kitchen as the inspiration for kitchens today, we need look no further for a prototype than this one by Robinson and Cornish. Begin with the imposing ivory Aga set into a deep, tiled and lighted niche with both relief tile and … [Read more...]