Architect Alan Wanzenberg has used Heath tile in his projects for years, including in his own homes. When Alan found out that we weren't going to make the volcano red glaze anymore, he bought boxes of them in our classic oval tile and stashed them away until he found a use for them. The result of this hibernation is the stunning wall over the kitchen sink area. It's far from tile used in the traditional sense.

Photo: Michelle Rose Studio.

In the fireplace surround the mix of red glazes he chose give it a subtle vibrancy that sets it off from the neutral hues of natural woods, fabrics, and metals in the rest of the room. It’s a small expanse of tile that speaks volumes.

Photo: Michelle Rose Studio.

By contrast, the yellow laundry room tile is used in a more traditional way, as a bright backdrop to a traditional farmhouse sink. The choice of color prevents it from feeling austere, giving it a touch of modernity  while still creating a clean feeling space that’s appropriate for a laundry room.

Photo: Michelle Rose Studio.