Custom TileLayouts

A custom arrangement starts with the shape of the room and the effect you want to create. Herringbone brings movement to a narrow backsplash, a stacked grid gives a calm architectural rhythm, and a contrasting border can frame a floor. Looking at the pattern from the doorway is useful: this is often the first view of the finished surface, and it can reveal which lines should feel central.

Tile dimensions affect a pattern as much as colour does. A long narrow rectangle produces a different herringbone rhythm from a short wide piece. Mixing sizes requires a compatible module so the joints can meet consistently. Before settling on a design, place several pieces together with a gap between them. This gives a clearer impression of the repeat than a single sample held against a wall.

Balance decorative detail with the surrounding finishes. A busy patterned floor may work best beside simple cabinetry, while a quiet stone-look tile can support an interesting change of direction. Consider thresholds and adjoining rooms as part of the same composition. Share an inspiration picture, rough room measurements and photographs of the surrounding surfaces when you enquire. If you have a preferred pattern, describe what you like about it: the geometry, the contrast, the direction or the material. That makes the design discussion more specific.