Inspiration Gallery

This amazing barn-makeover features a counter-to-ceiling kitchen wall covered in our hand-crafted Japanese ceramics from the Shinju series. The pop of warm, bronze color with subtle movement and random texture in the tiles create a strong visual focus within this large minimalistic-styled space.

Shinju, which means “pearl” in Japanese, harvests inspiration from the shimmer of pearls, the ridges of oyster shells, the surrounding reefs, and the movement of the ocean into a handcrafted ceramic tile series. The effect is one of modern elegance with coastal inspiration and a nod to nature’s artistry.

Handcrafted Shinju Stingray ceramic tiles upon this wall are a random blend of Pacific & Olympia colors, giving both of these metallic glazes a rich and lush range to the tone and feeling of this space.

The warmth and variety in using the Shinju Swell Mosaic in Pacific at the back of the bar wall imbues an inviting and generous hospitality.

The Pacific color glaze on the Shinju Reef pattern covering the backsplash and back wall feels right at home in this modern kitchen showcasing both natural materials and metallic finishes.

The handcrafted, dimensional ceramaic tiles on this backsplash play off the darker colors of this kitchen, and add subtle texture.

Simple, durable, and resilient backsplash in this residence kitchen at the Hazel SouthPark in Charlotte, NC.

Shinju Crest in Kumamoto brings a play of light, shadow and texture to this modern kitchen.

Glass mosaic border patterns create colorful and textural accents among the field of Contourz concrete tiles on this shower wall. Seen: JAW (Just Add Water) Zing 1x3 Border in Abruzzo, Contourz 6x9 in Irony, with Shinju Liners in Olympia.

(Field material of the Zing 1x3 is also available when the border width or height needs to be increased for your personal design needs.)

Graphic wall mixing pieces from two ceramic series: Graphite 2 ½ x 9 ½ and 3 ½ x 9 ½ in Black Iron with Shinju Smooth and Shinju Liners in Moonstone.