Our Delft Tile Colours Have Changed — Here’s Why
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Change at Akka Home is never rushed. Every shift is slow, deliberate, and rooted in years of working closely with our materials, our artists, and the spaces our tiles ultimately live in.
This season, we’ve introduced a refined new colour palette across our Delft tile collection — a considered evolution that marks the next chapter of our work.
Why We Changed Our Colours
Our original colours — Bayswater Blue, Borgo Blue, and Granger Red — have been foundational to Akka Home. They helped define our early collections and are woven through many beautiful kitchens, bathrooms, and homes around the world.
But as our practice has matured, so too has our relationship with colour.
Over time, we noticed subtle things:
- How certain tones softened or intensified once fired
- How light interacted differently in real homes versus studios
- How our customers were increasingly pairing tiles with reclaimed woods, natural stone, plastered walls, and heritage details
Rather than refreshing colours for the sake of change, we stepped back and asked a bigger question:
What colours feel timeless — not just now, but decades from now?
Introducing Our New Core Palette
Our updated palette is quieter, deeper, and more historically grounded — designed to sit comfortably in both traditional and contemporary spaces.
Dutch Blue
Our blue is inspired by the timeless Portuguese colour from the 17th century. It is rich, bright and complex, and it has a layered sense of depth and movement, which beautifully shows off the hand-drawn qualities of our tiles.
Potters Green
Our green references the verdant rolling hills of the Southern Highlands. To potter around in the garden, to pick wildflowers, to lie in the grass in the sun - potters green is a celebration of the simple things. It is our love letter to nature.
New England Red
Our red is inspired by our time living in Boston and the road trips we took to Maine and Rhode Island. This red is an homage to all things we miss about New England and the beauty of its fall foliage.
What This Means for Existing Colours
As part of this transition:
- Bayswater Blue
- Borgo Blue
- Granger Red
are being officially retired from our range.
We know these colours are already part of many homes — and that’s exactly as it should be. Our tiles are made to last, and those earlier palettes will continue to age beautifully over time.
For new orders in 2026, however, all collections will now be produced exclusively in our new colour range.
A Palette Designed to Age Gracefully
At their core, Delft tiles are not trend-driven objects. They’re fired artworks — designed to patina, soften, and become part of the architecture of a home.
This colour change reflects that philosophy. It’s about restraint, longevity, and creating tiles that feel as relevant in twenty years as they do today.
We’re incredibly proud of this next phase and can’t wait to see how these colours live in your spaces.
If you’re a trade client or working on a project and would like updated samples, please get in touch — we’re always happy to help guide you through the transition.