Tiles that lie between art and utility
Narrative Delft tiles, hand painted in Australia — rooted in 17th-century tradition, subverted with whimsy, every tile painted by hand in our Sydney studio.
Every wall tells a story. Choose yours.
Build a wall in three moves
Start with corner tiles
The quiet field of the wall — classic Delft corners from $18 a tile. Most walls are nine parts corners, one part story.
Add your motifs
Drop in the moments — a teapot, a bee, a lady in a bathtub. Hand-painted motifs from $52, in three colourways.
See it before we paint it
Lay out your exact wall with the Tile Layout Visualiser — it places every tile and counts them for you.
Placed, lived with, and loved
“There's a beauty to the lived-in feel of them — certain brush strokes that catch in the light.”
Every tile is painted by hand, which means no two are ever identical. The variations in glaze and tone aren't flaws — that's rather the point.
— Young, who paints them
Meet the Family
The ones that keep leaving the studio
See the colours in your own light
Dutch Blue, Potters Green and New England Red shift with the light of a room — morning is never quite the same as afternoon. Hold the real, hand-painted glaze against your wall before you decide.
Order a Sample CardLet customers speak for us
I love the tiles :) they are beautiful! Especially the personalised ones 🫶.
The teapot, I would have preferred it to be simple as the one I added in my order, without the flower. The cup is ok, it goes with the teapot, but I didn’t like the flower and it’s a long way to return it :) and ask for a simple one.
Thank you so much, once my backsplash is ready, I will send you a photo!
I ordered the sample card because I couldn’t decide between the blues. Having them in my kitchen made the decision a lot easier and I ordered the day the samples arrived.
We ordered samples for a client with a custom art delft tile and couldn’t be any happier, so beautiful! We plan on ordering for the project!
Beautiful hand-crafted tiles. Highly recommended.
Thank you for all your hard work and incredibly speedy replies. The tiles couldn't be more lovely, I am super happy.
Very pleased with the tiles and the service. Thankyou.
Hand-painted tiles, explained
What are hand-painted tiles?
Hand-painted tiles are individual pieces of art: each of our Delft tiles is painted by hand in our Sydney studio, so every piece is distinct. Designs range from floral patterns and animals to fully bespoke motifs — they bring individuality and character to a space, turning walls into canvases that tell a story.
How are hand-painted tiles made?
Our earthenware clay tiles are bisque fired, painted by hand with glaze, then fired again in the kiln — the Majolica technique, which merges the colour with the glaze for intensity and fluidity. The result is a ceramic tile that is heat, scratch and water resistant.
Where can I use hand-painted tiles in my home?
Kitchen splashbacks and bathroom walls are the classics; fireplaces and feature walls are where they sing. They also work as accents within a floor design, or as one-off pieces — hand-painted tiles complement everything from traditional to contemporary interiors.
How do I care for hand-painted tiles?
Mild detergent or vinegar with water, wiped with a soft cloth or sponge — no abrasive cleaners or scrubbers. In high-moisture areas like bathrooms, proper installation and grouting protect against water damage.
Where can I buy hand-painted tiles in Australia?
Directly from us. We offer a growing library of hand-painted Delft tile designs, plus a custom design service for tiles made to match your vision — painted in Sydney, shipped Australia-wide and worldwide.
Akka Home makes narrative Delft tiles, hand painted in Australia. From our Sydney studio, we paint decorative tiles for kitchens, bathrooms, splashbacks and fireplaces — rooted in Dutch and Mediterranean tradition, reimagined for modern homes. Each hand-painted tile is designed not just to adorn a space but to transform it: a small, glazed piece of art that carries warmth, character and a story of its own.
— from our studio