Old World charm with handmade encaustic tiles displayed in the recess below the elegant wood and plaster range hood. A tiled storage area continues the theme. Photo: Christopher Martinez Photography.

A plaster hood with tile border tops an arch of hand painted portuguese-style tiles. The geometric band works well with the rich pattern. Photo by: Christopher Martinez Photography.

The hand painted custom mural was inspired by patterns seen on the walls in Spain. It makes a cheery and captivating focal point over the farm sink. Photo: Richard White, RT White Images.

Beautifully detailed kitchen with tile accents on the hood, backsplash and countertop. The theme is carried below the countertop to create a tile façade with decos inserts. Designed by Statements in Tile, Santa Fe, NM. Photo by Darius Hines Photography.

The rich colors of this arts and crafts style Syzygy mosaic and field tile creates warmth and texture for this kitchen backsplash. Designed by S. Trowbridge, Santa Fe, NM. Photo: Christopher Martinez Photography

Ornate hand painted tile for the backsplash and rustic travertine flooring contributes to the Moroccan theme in this kitchen. Designed by Mark Little, Santa Fe, NM. Photo: Christopher Martinez Photography

This client is from Italy and he wanted to evoke his home country in the kitchen. We used hand painted fresco tile on the backsplash and hood. Designed by Statements, Santa Fe, NM. Photo: Christopher Martinez Photography

Adding layers of cranberry-stained, custom wood cabinets, enlivened a beige kitchen in this remodel. Red Dragon granite counter tops set the color scheme of the kitchen, while the pale plaster walls calmed things down.

In a major remodel of a historic northern New Mexico home, this lovely fountain became part of the new kitchen/great room space. Designed by Statements In Tile, Inc. Photo by Darius Hines Photography.

Victoria Price updates a traditional Santa Fe home with a stunning, contemporary kitchen. Hand made glass mosaics by Erin Adams add the sparkle to the design.

Ultra sleek kitchen is accented with bold, colorful custom glass mosaic splash. The subdued grey cabinets are lifted with a punch of color. Photography: Douglas Maahs

Shades of colored glaze enliven this contemporary back-splash. Turquoise, cocoa, sand and cloud are the perfect compliment for the cabinets and counter.

Black and white floral patterns add charm to a french country kitchen. Hand painted tiles soften the tones in the back-splash.

A delightful floral pattern on the hand painted back splash tile adds the charm to a lovely country kitchen.

A bright selection of Mexican tile patterns creates a lively backdrop for a large stainless range in this rustic kitchen.

An arching ceiling covered in tumbled travertine mosaic creates a stunning southwestern kitchen.

Ultra sleek kitchen is accented with bold, colorful custom glass mosaic splash. The subdued grey cabinets are lifted with a punch of color. Photography: Douglas Maahs

This updated remodel provided the optimum in sophistication. Photo by Richard White.

Stunning 3D glass tile creates a dramatic backsplash to compliment this sleek kitchen. Photo: Richard White

Rustic tile in subtle cream colors create a warm feeling in this rich looking, country kitchen. Photo: Richard White