Handmade tiles by Design Tiles, Sydney

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Handmade and handmade-look wall tiles with soft edges, wavy glazes and shifting colour, in subway, square and mosaic shapes for splashbacks, showers, laundries and feature walls.

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Handmade and handmade-look wall tiles with soft edges, wavy glazes and shifting colour, in subway, square and mosaic shapes for splashbacks, showers, laundries and feature walls.

Why choose handmade tiles

A handmade tile is pressed or cut by hand and glazed in small batches. The edges are soft, the surface undulates and the glaze pools and thins, so each tile catches the light a little differently. Handmade-look tiles copy that effect in porcelain or ceramic, with more consistent sizing. Both bring warmth and character that a flat, uniform tile cannot.

Japanese, Spanish and Italian makers

  • Kazoku: hand-glazed Japanese tiles, including Sabi Matt Glazed mosaics and Hatsu Long Subway. See more Japanese tiles.
  • Spanish: Manacor Series handmade wall tiles, Manual Series handmade subway, Matcha gloss subway at 60 x 186 mm, Kanji, Coco and Magma. More in Spanish tiles.
  • Italian: Lume 3.0 in gloss and 3D, Melange Gloss at 100 x 100 mm and the D Segni Series.
  • Everyday classics: Rustic White Handmade Subway, Byron Subway handmade gloss, Vestige, Haven, Windermare at 75 x 225 mm, Aura at 75 x 300 mm and Vibrant at 70 x 280 mm.

Sizes, colours and finishes

Most tiles are small: 100 x 100 mm squares, 75 x 150 and 50 x 150 mm subway, 65 x 200 mm and 132 x 132 mm. Gloss and matt are evenly split. White is the largest group, but this is also where you will find our richest colours: teal, emerald, olive, sage, aqua, light blue and pink. Browse green tiles and blue tiles for more.

Where to use them

Handmade tiles are best on walls: splashbacks, shower walls, laundry walls and behind a vanity. A few are rated for floors, and the 47 x 47 mm gloss mosaics are made for pools. For a classic layout, stack subway tiles vertically or lay them in brick bond; see subway tiles. For a Moroccan glaze, see zellige tiles. Pair a busy handmade wall with a calm, plain floor so the glaze stays the focus.

FAQs

Will every handmade tile look different?

Yes, and that is the point. Expect variation in shade, glaze thickness and edge shape from tile to tile. Mix tiles from several boxes as you lay them so the variation spreads evenly across the wall.

Are handmade tiles harder to install?

They take a little more care. Small differences in size and thickness mean they are usually laid with a slightly wider grout joint than rectified tiles. An experienced tiler will set them so the character shows without looking uneven.

What is the difference between handmade and handmade look tiles?

Handmade tiles are shaped and glazed by hand, so each one is unique. Handmade-look tiles are made in a factory with a wavy glaze and soft edges that copy the look, with more consistent sizes and easier installation.

Can I use handmade tiles on a bathroom floor?

Most handmade tiles are wall tiles. A few carry a slip rating for floors, so check each product page. For the floor, pair your handmade wall with a plain porcelain tile in a matching tone.

Planning a tiling project? Book a free design consultation — in-store or virtual — and our team will help you choose tiles for the space.

Buying for trade? Trade customers can apply for Design Tiles wholesale and reseller access.