Color Spotlight: Looking For A Warm White Tile? Meet Feldspar Gloss

Off-white never looked so on point. Feldspar Gloss, our warm white glaze, is one of our most popular shades out of our entire catalog of 100+ glaze colors with a softening effect that suits any design style from classic to contemporary. On the ivory side of white, this glossy yet subdued glaze instantly warms up a room and is especially great in spaces that you don’t want to appear cold such as showers or bathroom walls.

Tile Shown: Feldspar Gloss

Off-white tile will always be a classic. Feldspar Gloss has an understated beauty on its own, but also elegantly pairs with color. Whether your palette is warm and muted or bold and bright, Feldspar Gloss is up to the task of complementing it. Plus, it’s an excellent white to pair with other natural materials–it looks inviting and warm next to wood, gorgeous with gold hardware, and unbelievably dreamy with marble.

Tile Shown: 2x6 in Feldspar Gloss // Design: Emily Lauren Interior // Image: Madeline Harper

With its low color variation, Feldspar Gloss provides a uniform look whether you’re using it for full coverage or as an accent. And if you need help figuring out size, quantity, trim, and all the other interior design decisions that come with tile–we’ve got you covered with free design assistance. From sampling to photorealistic renderings, our tile experts are here to bring your vision to life.

Feldspar Gloss in the Kitchen

This off-white shade is incredibly popular in kitchens, which makes sense–the kitchen is the heart of the home, and what shade is more welcoming than a soothing warm white?

White tile backsplashes are prized for their versatility, and Feldspar Gloss is no exception. Paired with sage green cabinets and charcoal countertops, Feldspar Gloss positively glows in the Modern Craftsman-style kitchen below.

Tile Shown: 2x8 in Feldspar Gloss // Design + Image: Grace Lee-Lim

Take this classic shade in a modern direction with checkerboard. Feldspar Gloss's inviting hue beautifully complements our Dolomite glaze in this California-cool patterned kitchen. Not too bright but no less eye-catching, this organic-inspired color pair feels just right.

Tile Shown: 3x3 in Feldspar Gloss and Dolomite Matte // Design: Autumn Hachey, TWENTY-TWO TWELVE, Stay Here // Image: Michelle Johnson

Minimalists love Feldspar Gloss for its quiet beauty and simplicity. This stunning space took classic subway tile in Feldspar Gloss and installed it vertically in a symmetrical straight set pattern, instantly evoking calm.

Tile Shown: 3x6 in Feldspar Gloss // Design: Alessia Zanchi Loffredo, Redesign Home // Image: Ryan McDonald

Feldspar Gloss can also be used to enhance rustic textures, especially when you choose a fun shape. An off-white backsplash of Mini Star & Cross Tile anchors this coffee bar’s wood accents, stained glass windows, and bohemian feel.

Tile Shown: Mini Star & Cross in Feldspar Gloss // Design: Margaret Austin // Image: Sara and Rich Combs

Want to go classic–but with a twist? The kitchenette below demonstrates an unexpected and eye-catching application of Feldspar Gloss with an attractive mix of patterns and a single stripe of peachy pink that stands out amidst the ivory.

Tile Shown: 2x8 in Feldspar Gloss and Tumbleweed (discontinued) // Design: Colossus // Image: Stephanie Russo

If you’re a lover of Midcentury Modern, Feldspar Gloss expertly fits into a mid-mod palette. Lean into midcentury vibes even more by choosing our Small Diamond Tile in the optically alluring Escher pattern, like the kitchen below.

Tile Shown: Small Diamond in Feldspar Gloss // Design + Image: Kelly Haga

For a guaranteed way to make your kitchen dreamy, play up the ivory undertones in Feldspar Gloss by combining it with a warm, soothing color or two. The modern farmhouse kitchen below is filled with inviting hues, including a backsplash of stacked Feldspar Gloss, that infuses the room with a sense of peace.

Tile Shown: 3x6 in Feldspar Gloss // Design: Alicia Davenport // Image: Besea Photography

We love how the bright kitchen below used Feldspar Gloss in a classic herringbone pattern framed by tonal grout. The result is an elegantly understated backsplash that complements and doesn’t detract from the other design elements in this stunning space.

Tile Shown: 2x6 in Feldspar Gloss // Design: Cathie Hong Interiors // Image: Christy Quiambao

In case you’re wondering if Feldspar Gloss can be paired with bright yellow, the kitchen below proves that the answer is a resounding yes. The sunny base cabinets draw the eye in, but the backsplash of Braided Picket Tile in Feldspar Gloss makes this space extra special.

Tile Shown: Picket in Feldspar Gloss // Design: Hatch Works Austin // Image: Robert Gomez Photography // Installer: Nuckels Tile

Love an all-white kitchen, but still want something a little unique? Take notes from the sleek space below by using a specialty-shaped tile, in this case H-shaped Chaine Homme, and matching it to the colors of your cabinets with Feldspar Gloss.

Tile Shown: Chaine Homme in Feldspar Gloss // Design: Mokume Design Studio // Image: Christopher Stark

Using a sophisticated neutral like Feldspar Gloss on a specialty-shaped tile allows the shape to shine. The backsplash below shows off scalloped Ogee Drop tile laid in a lively Moroccan pattern, while the ivory hue of Feldspar Gloss brings the curvaceous lines into the foreground.

Tile Shown: Ogee Drop in Feldspar Gloss // Design: The Cabinetry // Image: Tara L. Callow

Warm white tile makes any space feel familiar and inviting--even if that space is an RV. The creatives behind The Modern Caravan used our Feldspar Gloss tile to make their beloved vintage Airstream feel right at home on the road.

Tile Shown: 1x6 in Feldspar Gloss // Design: The Modern Caravan // Image: Kate Oliver

Feldspar Gloss in the Bathroom

A surefire way to turn up the warmth, Feldspar Gloss is a beautiful addition to any bathroom surface from showers to backsplashes and everything in between.

Or, forego the decision-making and simply include Feldspar Gloss on every surface, like the new traditional bathroom below. The shower surround, tile wainscot, shower pan, and floor all benefit from the warmth of Feldspar Gloss, with a handpainted floor detail thrown in for good measure.

Tile Shown: 3x6 in Feldspar Gloss, 6x6 in Feldspar Gloss, 2x2 in Feldspar Gloss, 4x4 in Shetland Wool (discontinued) Seville in Neutral Motif // Design: K.Squared Design // Image: Sierra Ann Photography

If this backsplash doesn’t make you sigh with contentment, we don’t know what will. Stacked 2x6 Tile in Feldspar provides order and symmetry topped off with gold-finished fixtures for a splash of luxe.

Tile Shown: 2x6 in Feldspar Gloss, 3x9 in Tempest Gloss // Design: Everyday Interior Design // Image: Kelli Kroneberger Photography

Feldspar Gloss's warm undertones pair beautifully with pink and red, a fact that designer Claire Thomas took full advantage of with this one-of-a-kind floral motif that gives “watering the flowers” a whole new meaning.

Tile Shown: 4” Hexagon in Feldspar Gloss, Vintage Leather Matte, Dawn (discontinued) // Design + Image: Claire Thomas

Remember how we said Feldspar Gloss is absolutely dreamy with marble? Here’s another stunning example, with Feldspar Gloss subway tile in a classic offset pattern complemented by marble accents.

Tile Shown: 3x6 in Feldspar Gloss // Design: Sarah Sherman Samuel // Image: Raquel Langworthy Photography

Long and sleek, 2x8 Feldspar Gloss tile creates a modern effect in a stacked pattern along this bathroom’s walls that echoes the floating bathroom vanity and mirrors, as the ivory hue infuses the space with a bright and airy feel.

Tile Shown: 2x8 in Feldspar Gloss, 6" Hexagon in Gypsum (discontinued) // Design: Caitlin Flemming // Image: Jacqueline Pilar

We love the subtle pattern the two off-white tile sizes create in this serene bathroom. Floor-to-ceiling tile also makes the space appear taller, while earth tones and organic elements help unify the soothing aesthetic.

Tile Shown: 3x6 in Feldspar Gloss, 3x3 in Feldspar Gloss // Design + Image: Claire Thomas

Feldspar Gloss's subtle glossy sheen brightens and expands this contemporary space. The warm white tile glows in the modern shower next to a contrasting black hexagon tile floor–small tiles are also great for adding extra traction and a water-resistant surface to moisture-prone areas.

Tile Shown: 2x8 in Feldspar Gloss, 3” Hexagon in Raven Matte, 6x6 in Raven Matte // Design: Mark Davis Design // Image: Luis Costadone

Even the boldest patterns are softened by Feldspar Gloss's warm white shade. This star-crossed bathroom blends a Mini Star & Cross Feldspar Gloss backsplash with a fun and sophisticated hand-painted tile floor for an eclectic mix of accents.

Tile Shown: Mini Star & Cross in Feldspar Gloss, Starburst in custom colorway // Design: In Honor of Design // Image: Rustic White Photography

For a more traditional look, consider square tile in an offset pattern. This gorgeous clawfoot tub is surrounded by a warm wall of 4x4 Feldspar Gloss tile accented by whimsical gold wallpaper to create a luxe soaking spot.

Tile Shown: 4x4 in Feldspar Gloss, 4” Hexagon in Feldspar Gloss // Design: Claire Thomas

Is Feldspar Gloss the right white for you? Bring home free samples to preview it in your space. If you’re not sure where to start, chat, call, or email us and our friendly tile experts can assist with sample selection, renderings, design advice, and more.