Burnt Sugar + Terra Rosa Ruitpatroon, Monster

The burnt sugar side has this deep warmth that photographs beautifully, while the terra rosa brings a nice earthy contrast. The sample tile feels substantial and let me test the exact two-tone look against my cabinet color.

The checkerboard pattern is even more striking in person than I expected from photos online. Running my finger across the surface, I can feel the subtle handmade variations in the glaze that give each little square its own character. This sample is the perfect size to hold up against different paint

I held the sample up to the afternoon light and the burnt sugar really warms up the terra rosa—way more depth than I expected from a sample tile. The checkerboard pattern feels perfectly balanced, not too busy, and it’s surprisingly heavy for a small piece.