Colour changes how we experience a room. It can bring warmth to a kitchen, depth to a bathroom or a stronger sense of identity to an otherwise quiet space.
Among the most expressive shades in our handmade ceramic tile collection are burgundy, scarlet red and plum. Each offers a different relationship with light, materials and the surrounding interior.
Burgundy Tiles: Rich and Grounded
Burgundy sits between red and brown, with a depth that feels both warm and composed.
In kitchens, glossy burgundy rectangular tiles work particularly well alongside natural oak, walnut, stainless steel and warm stone.
Used across a splashback, the colour creates a defined surface without relying on pattern.
The handmade glaze introduces small variations in tone, giving the finished wall a sense of movement.
Burgundy is also a considered choice for bathrooms, where it can bring warmth to cooler materials such as marble, concrete or pale ceramics.
Scarlet Red Tiles: Colour with Confidence
Scarlet red square is brighter and more immediate.
Where burgundy creates depth, scarlet introduces energy. It works particularly well when used as a deliberate contrast against neutral cabinetry or simple architectural details.
A scarlet red rectangular tiled splashback can become the focal point of a kitchen, especially when paired with restrained materials and minimal fittings.
The glossy surface reflects light, bringing additional variation to the colour throughout the day.
For smaller spaces, consider using scarlet across one defined area rather than every wall.
Plum Tiles: A Softer Kind of Depth
Plum introduces violet undertones, creating a colour that feels rich without the brightness of scarlet.
It pairs naturally with dark timber, brushed metal, cream plaster and warm neutral finishes.
In bathrooms, plum rectangular tiles can create a particularly atmospheric surface when combined with soft lighting and simple fittings.
As with all handmade ceramics, the glaze will reveal subtle differences from tile to tile, making the final installation more nuanced than a uniform manufactured surface.
How to Choose Between Burgundy, Scarlet and Plum
The right colour depends on the surrounding materials, the amount of natural light and the atmosphere you want to create.
For a warm, grounded interior, consider burgundy.
For a more expressive statement, scarlet red offers stronger contrast.
For depth with a cooler undertone, plum is a natural choice.
There is no single correct answer. What matters is how the colour responds to your space.
Why Glossy Handmade Tiles Work So Well with Colour
A glossy glaze gives colour another dimension.
Light moves across the surface, revealing the subtle irregularities of each individually finished tile.
Unlike a completely uniform surface, handmade ceramics create a gentle variation in reflection, texture and tone.
These differences are part of the making process and contribute to the character of the finished wall.
See the Colours in Your Own Space
Photographs offer a useful starting point, but colour is best understood in person.
Our handmade ceramic tiles are painted and glazed in Spain and available in square and rectangular formats.
Order two sample tiles to compare shades and finishes at home, or explore the full collection to find the right colour for your project.
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