Timeless designs for elegant homes

The art of patterned tiles

Here at Marlborough Tiles we believe in the transformative power of beautifully crafted tiles in your home, and very little brings more charm and elegance than a hand painted patterned tile.

Whether you're looking to add a beautiful feature to your kitchen backsplash, a focal point behind a range cooker, a showstopping bathroom or a charming fireplace surround, our curated range of floral patterned tiles, botanical patterns, delicate corner motifs and Mediterranean-inspired designs offers something for every home.

Below we showcase some of our most popular patterned wall tile collections.

The Ana collection

Developed in partnership with leading interior designer Emma Sims Hilditch, and inspired by the charming town of Anacapri, nestled high on the island of Capri, our Ana Collection beautifully marries traditional Italian artistry with the elegance of English interiors.

The Ana collection features an intricate pattern centered around a delicate diamond motif, framed by ornate floral corners that offer a timeless, symmetrical appeal. Each tile is meticulously painted using the traditional Majolica method, where our artisans apply the design directly onto the unfired glaze. This technique allows the base glaze and hand-painted details to fuse seamlessly during firing, creating a rich, fluid texture that highlights the artist's brushstrokes.

Emma and the team curated a harmonious palette of five bespoke colours, each carefully mixed from over fifty pigments to achieve the perfect tone. From the golden warmth of Amber and the earthy depth of Burnt Orange to the refreshing hues of Powder Blue and Thyme Green, the collection captures the essence of both Mediterranean vibrancy and the subtle tones of an English summer. A versatile Charcoal shade rounds out the palette, offering a sophisticated neutral option. Each color pairs effortlessly with the Ana Plain Tile, a soft antique white finished with a delicate crackle glaze.

The Ana collection brings a timeless charm to any kitchen, bathroom, or living area.

Whether you're looking to add a touch of Mediterranean elegance or create a statement feature, the Ana collection of patterned wall tiles offers the perfect blend of artistry and tradition for the modern home.

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Windowsill filled with amber yellow Mediterranean tiles underneath a pile of towels and pot of daisies

Ana Amber square tiles finished with white grout

Wall of powder blue Mediterranean pattern hand painted tiles with a border of plain tiles behind kitchen accessories and a houseplant

Ana Powder Blue square tiles finished with white grout, paired with the Ana plain tile

Ana is a timeless pattern in the Mediterranean style available in a choice of five soft, more muted colours that are beautifully suited to the English home.

Ana collection thyme and plain square tiles laid in a checkerboard effect on the garden table at Emma's home in the Cotswolds

This garden table has been creatively tiles in a chequerboard formation using hand painted Ana tiles in Thyme, with plain tiles from the same collection.

The area above this range cooker is brought to life with two panels of hand painted tiles from our Ana collection in Charcoal, bordered with plain tiles from the same collection.

The Emma collection

If you're seeking delicate, floral tiles for your home, our Emma collection is for you. Featuring a range of botanical patterned tiles, the Emma collection is ideal for adding a touch of soft English charm, transforming any room into a welcoming retreat.

The Emma collection draws inspiration from delicate vintage floral wallpapers. Each tile is painted by hand in either a soft Flax Blue or a gentle Sage Green, and features our signature crackle glaze – stained by hand for a charming, aged look.

With a range of border pieces, aged crackle plain tiles and patterned tiles, you can create your own designs - a favourite seen in the kitchen of Emma Diaz, the UK's Everhot showroom and many more spaces besides.

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Floral patterned Emma tiles in the prep kitchen at Spurstow Hall

Emma flax blue handpainted wall tiles in bathroom

Emma collection, pictured here in Flax Blue

Handpainted Emma patterned wall tiles in the kitchen of designer Emma Diaz

Handpainted Emma Sage Green patterned tiles in the country kitchen of Emma Diaz

Wall of Emma Sage Green leaf Pattern Square tiles framed with half rounds and surrounded with Emma Sage Green Plain Square tiles behind dark wood oak top and green vase

Emma Sage Green Pattern Square tiles framed with border tiles and Emma Sage Green Plain Square tiles

Handpainted emma panel behind a dark blue Everhot range cooker at the Everhot showroom

Delicate Flax Blue Emma patterned tiles in a frame border panel in the Everhot UK showroom

Wall of square tiled halfway with Emma flax blue pattern brick and taco tiles as a border, finished with half rounds.

A border of Emma Flax Blue Pattern Brick and Taco tiles, finished with half rounds and paired with Savernake College Fields and Emma Flax Blue Plain Square tiles

The Patisserie collection

Our Patisserie collection draws inspiration from classic French patterns, featuring intricate hand drawn designs that exude elegance and sophistication.

This new collection features three delicate vintage patterns, each lovingly painted by hand in smooth, swooping brushstrokes.

Each pattern is available in your choice of five colourways: pretty Sage Green, Earthy Rose pink, a classic Grey Blue, a Warm Umber brown, and a nuanced Charcoal.

Each hue has been thoughtfully created to harmonise with beloved colours from our Contemporary Classics collection, as well as our favourite artisan house paint brands, helping you to create a palette for your home that would elicit an approving nod from even the most discerning Parisienne.

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Hand painted tiles in autumnal dusky pink

Vintage inspired hand painted tiles in green

Delft Corner Motifs

More understated than their elaborately painted siblings, these captivating little patterned tiles, with their intricate flourishes in that classic blue and white palette, have a way of quietly elevating a space and infusing it with vintage charm.

Each tile is a work of art, hand painted to your order with the same care and attention to detail that has defined Marlborough’s hand painted tiles Delft for generations. (Learn more about what makes our Delft tiles so special in our article, The art of authenticity: ten reasons our Delft tiles are simply unrivalled.)

Create a wall of pattern using delicate hand painted Delft tiles with a choice of 3 tile sizes, 2 shades of blue and 5 corner motif designs.

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Polychrome Delft Flowers Decorative Corners Tiles

Pantry Classic Delft Antique White Floral Corners Sylvia White Grout 3 Low

Classic Delft Clover Corner Blue Grey White Grout styled board Low

Delft Ornamental

handpainted corner motifs

Handpiped Tiles

For a truly bespoke look, explore our range of handpiped tiles from the Kensington, Halcyon, and Ullswater collections.

Available in three designs inspired by fabric patterns from our archives, these hand piped tiles are available in a palette of 33 colours to suit any design scheme.

Each tile is meticulously crafted using traditional tubelining techniques, resulting in a rich, textured finish that adds depth and character to your space. These tiles are perfect for those seeking a unique, artisanal touch, with no two tiles identical and all beautifully tactile.

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