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When it comes to tiling your home (whether it is a kitchen splashback, bathroom wall, or feature floor), the layout of your tiles can make all the difference between something merely functional and a truly beautiful, integrated space. Our team of talented artisans and designers make more than just timeless handmade tiles - they also provide a layout service that helps you bring your vision to life.

In this article, we take a closer look at what our tile layout service involves, for £60, and how you can make the most of it for your project, as well as share real examples from our customers' projects.

Why have a tile layout created?

Aesthetic harmony

Tiles are more than just surfaces - they interact with space and light and things like grout lines are not always taken into consideration. Choosing the “wrong size” or pattern can make a space feel cramped or busy. By engaging our layout service, you benefit from our expertise, so the layout supports not just your chosen tile, but the room you are transforming.

Waste reduction

Good layout planning helps you order the right number of tiles and choose sizes and shapes that fit your space perfectly. This reduces awkward cuts, minimises waste, and ensures a smoother installation. The result is a more cost-effective, environmentally friendly project with a cleaner, more professional finish.

Bespoke flexibility

If you have a tricky space such as sloped ceiling, feature walls or awkward corners, our layout service can help you think through alternatives (size shift, pattern change, focal tile placement). Our bespoke glazing and shape service means your layout isn’t constrained to an off-the-shelf option.

Efficient installation

Thoughtful layout planning also leads to a more efficient installation. Your tiler can work off the layout created for you, resulting in faster and more accurate installation with fewer cuts or adjustments needed. This not only saves time and labour costs but also ensures a smoother, more precise finish that highlights the beauty of the tiles.

What do we need from you to bring your tile project to life?

This is what we recommend you provide us with so our team of experts can plan your layout effectively:

• Bring your space information: photos, measurements and any obstacles within your space (windows, fittings).
• Order samples early: Trying tiles in your actual space allows you to assess how the glaze, texture and size look, especially in different lights and times of day. Once you have decided, let us know! If you have decided on a specific colour, but perhaps would like it in a different size, we can advise too.
• Provide us with your desired layout details: Don’t just pick the tile - let us know your preferred orientation and pattern, grout width (although this is something our team will advise on) and edge or frame details.

Hand painted tile panel above range cooker

Imagine you are looking to have a hand painted tile panel as a striking focal point behind your range cooker, with plain tiles stretching across the entire kitchen wall, including the sink area. Here’s how our layout service makes it seamless:

• You order a tile sample in your chosen hand painted design and test it in the kitchen, observing how the colours and glaze change in natural and artificial light throughout the day.
• Our team of designers reviews the information you provide us about your space: your kitchen photos, wall dimensions, window placement, and how the panel will interact with cabinetry, appliances and countertops.
• Our designer suggests the best orientation and layout for the panel, ensuring the hand painted design remains the focal point while the surrounding tiles complement it. Next, we present mock-ups to demonstrate how the pattern flows behind the cooker, sink, and work surfaces. Your layout will also give you information on the number of tiles needed and detail any border or frame pieces needed to achieve the desired look.
• Once you have ordered your tiles and they have been received, the detailed layout can be handed over to your tiler for precise guidance so that the installation aligns perfectly with the design vision.

The result is a cohesive, eye-catching splashback that integrates seamlessly with the kitchen while highlighting the artistry of the hand painted tiles, making the wall a true centrepiece.

Botanical Etchings Panel

The White Hart Kitchen Splashback

Framed Herb Word Panel

For more information or to provide project information for creation of a layout design, visit our Design Service page and complete the form.