Ka-Bu Matt White Japanese Tiles with Yakisugi Timber Kitchen
This kitchen interior features Ka-Bu in matt white, a Japanese ceramic tile collection produced in Japan and used to create a precise, textured surface within a highly controlled architectural composition.
Project Information
Project: Private Kitchen Interior
Designer: daro.design.studio
Supplier: Mittsu Japanese Tiles
Tile Collection: Ka-Bu
Colour: Matt White
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Material: Porcelain
Application: Interior wall finish
Technical Data Sheet: Ka-Bu
Mittsu Image Folder: Ka-Bu
Ka-Bu in Kitchen Architecture
Ka-Bu tiles are applied across the full wall surfaces, forming a continuous ceramic backdrop that defines the kitchen through rhythm, proportion and surface control. The vertical format establishes a precise linear cadence, while the matt white finish reflects light softly across the surface.
Rather than acting as a background finish, the tiled surface becomes a primary architectural element, framing the kitchen within a clear and deliberate composition.
Material Contrast
The ceramic surface is set against traditional yakisugi timber wall cladding, creating a measured contrast between two materials that respond differently to light. The charred timber absorbs and softens light, while the ceramic surface remains more defined and controlled.
The matt white ceramic introduces precision and clarity, set against the depth of traditional yakisugi timber wall cladding.
Material & Surface Character
Produced in Japan using high-temperature kiln firing, each Ka-Bu tile carries subtle variation in tone and surface texture. These variations prevent the white surface from appearing flat, allowing light to move gently across the wall.
Unlike printed finishes, the surface character is formed during firing, resulting in a material that retains depth and authenticity at both close range and across larger areas.
Summary
This project demonstrates how contrast can be defined through material rather than colour alone. Through the combination of ceramic and traditional yakisugi timber wall cladding, the kitchen is shaped by clarity, depth and a balance between precision and natural irregularity.
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FAQ
What tiles are used in this kitchen?
Ka-Bu matt white Japanese ceramic tiles.
Are Ka-Bu tiles made in Japan?
Yes. Ka-Bu is produced in Japan using high-temperature kiln firing.
What is yakisugi timber?
Yakisugi is a traditional Japanese method of charring timber, used here as wall cladding to create depth and texture.
Are Ka-Bu tiles suitable for kitchens?
Yes. They are designed for interior wall applications including residential kitchens.
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