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Douglas Watson
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 4QG
United Kingdom
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 4QG
United Kingdom
Typical Job Costs:
£50 - £20,000
From single tiles to swimming pool areas, we charge per tile or per square metre depending on decoration and specifications.
From single tiles to swimming pool areas, we charge per tile or per square metre depending on decoration and specifications.
Category:
Since 1976 we have dedicated ourselves to the production of the finest hand made and hand painted ceramic tiles available. As a result we now enjoy an international reputation for some of the most beautiful tiles in the world. Each and every one of our tiles are little pieces of artwork, that are hand made, glazed and decorated in our Oxfordshire studio, located close to Henley-on-Thames, in the heart of the English countryside.
Services Provided
Art Installation, Bespoke Artwork, Bespoke Ceramics, Mural Painting
Areas Served
Henley on Thames, Uk, Europe, USA and anywhere!
5 Projects for The Douglas Watson Studio Ltd
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9 Reviews for The Douglas Watson Studio Ltd
Richard Walker
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Client
Project Date
July 2018
Project Price
£1,000 – £9,999
The Douglas Watson Studio were incredible, this is the second time I have used them. In my previous house I bought some of their Delft animal range and dotted them about and they always attracted a lot of attention. This time we bought a Grade 2 cottage in a beautiful village in Bucks. We decided to go one step further and we commissioned them to create 30 Delft tiles based on the village, the church, the pub, our house, our dog and us. We gave them a load of photos and we were thrilled with the results. The dog died soon after and now he is immortalised in the kitchen which was obviously his favourite room. It is the happiest room in the house as it is like a gallery reflecting our lives in 2018..
18 January, 2019
Honey Tolman
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Client
Project Date
December 2018
Project Price
less than £1,000
You couldn’t possible ask for more from Douglas Watson Studio.
I am a very tricky customer and find decisions very hard to make, but Janet was patient beyond words and worked tirelessly with me answering my questions and repeatedly re jigging designs for me when i wasn’t quite happy. Once I had decided the designs I wanted they then painted the tiles in colours of my choice. I doubt they’ve had a more demanding customer! The end result is stunning in my opinion and I am thrilled by the design. The art work is exceptional , and the quality is second to none. They are worth every penny and will delight me for many years to come. I shall be ordering more.
30 December, 2018
Jane G
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Client
Project Date
November 2018
Project Price
£1,000 – £9,999
We used Douglas Watson tiles in our early Victorian terraced house to give our kitchen a feel of the period. They were extremely helpful and walked me through the ordering process including customisation of one of their standard designs to add a personal twist, and the addition of a herb posy as an over sink centrepiece. The designs are beautifully executed and complement the kitchen scheme well as you can see from the pictures. Highly recommended.
13 December, 2018
Comment from The Douglas Watson Studio Ltd:
Dear Jane,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our tiles, we are thrilled that you are pleased with your order. The tiles look great, love the photo!
It was a pleasure working with you & we hope that you enjoy your panel, posy and herbs for many years to come!
Best wishes,
The team @ DWS
Thank you so much for your kind words about our tiles, we are thrilled that you are pleased with your order. The tiles look great, love the photo!
It was a pleasure working with you & we hope that you enjoy your panel, posy and herbs for many years to come!
Best wishes,
The team @ DWS
Duncan Nicholson
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Client
Project Date
January 2018
Project Price
n/a
I have put two orders through Douglas Watson Studios - one a significant order for a whole delft blue and white fireplace, and the other a tiny order for two Delft tiles for another small project.
The tiles from Douglas Watson are of excellent quality; the advice and support during the design stage are also very good. You can guarantee a timely, relevant reply from a real person if you email.
I would be more than happy to use again and recommend to others.
26 November, 2018
Comment from The Douglas Watson Studio Ltd:
Dear Duncan,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our tiles and customer service, we are thrilled that you are pleased with your order(s)!
It was a pleasure working with you & we hope you enjoy the tiles!
Best wishes,
The team @ DWS
Thank you so much for your kind words about our tiles and customer service, we are thrilled that you are pleased with your order(s)!
It was a pleasure working with you & we hope you enjoy the tiles!
Best wishes,
The team @ DWS
Rodney Shakespeare
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Client
Project Date
October 2018
Project Price
£1,000 – £9,999
In my bathroom there are now beautiful herbs and flowers and, in the kitchen, a fifteen-tile bowl of flowers (with the colours that I selected).
All the tiles are of the highest quality, the cost was reasonable and delivery was properly done. Please record me as a VERY satisfied customer.
22 November, 2018
Comment from The Douglas Watson Studio Ltd:
Dear Rodney,
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so pleased that you are happy with your tiles & the colours on your bespoke panel.
It was a pleasure working with you.
Best wishes,
The team @ DWS
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so pleased that you are happy with your tiles & the colours on your bespoke panel.
It was a pleasure working with you.
Best wishes,
The team @ DWS
Sara Diaz
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Client
Project Date
November 2018
Project Price
£1,000 – £9,999
I can't sing the praises of Douglas Watson Studio highly enough - I am over the moon with their work. I was looking for a surround for my fireplace. I am American of Dutch descent. The photo below is of my great-grandfather, who was a fisherman in Holland. When my grandparents died some years back, I inherited the 4 small tiles in the corners of the fireplace from them. I commissioned the studio to create a panel featuring a ship like my great-grandfather's, in the same color tones as the tiles I inherited. Though we are across the ocean and I only sent photos, the panel he created is a perfect match and stunningly beautiful.
Douglas and Janet have been responsive and communicative through the entire project, and they listened with care to my ideas. They did everything I asked exactly, and made additional suggestions that further improved the end result. I recommend them without hesitation!
20 November, 2018
Comment from The Douglas Watson Studio Ltd:
Dear Sara,
Thank you so much for all your kind words, we are thrilled that you are pleased with your order.
It was a pleasure working with you & we are certain that the tiles will enjoy their new home!
Best wishes,
The team @ DWS
Thank you so much for all your kind words, we are thrilled that you are pleased with your order.
It was a pleasure working with you & we are certain that the tiles will enjoy their new home!
Best wishes,
The team @ DWS
Chris & Annie Liptak
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Client
Project Date
August 2016
Project Price
£1,000 – £9,999
Spectacular hand painted Delft-style tiles.
I contacted Doug and Janet in early 2016 to work up a design for a hearth installation and they were exceedingly helpful during both the design and production phase of the project. All tiles were custom painted and cut specifically to the size of the installation and were carefully shipped to the US at modest cost. The quality of the tiles is the best I have seen in 15 years of ceramic-work. These are true art-pieces at a very reasonable cost. It is almost shameful to put them in a floor installation.
I will definitely be working with them again.
31 August, 2016Last modified:31 August, 2016
phowardstutterheim
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Client
Project Date
January 2016
Project Price
£1,000 – £9,999
Absolutely great service - Doug and Janet are very personable, extremely helpful, and the products are stunning. There is no conceivable way to improve on the quality, beauty, or service of this important British designer and their hand made, historical and contemporary tiles. I've done my bathroom in the polychrome delft and multi-coloured plain tiles, with a stripped border - they made up some to my precise specifications, and delivered in a very reasonable time frame with secure packaging. Highest recommendations!
19 April, 2016
Scott Hunter
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Client
Project Date
May 2015
Project Price
£1,000 – £9,999
I've bought old English Delft tiles from Douglas Watson Studio on three separate occasions now for various commercial projects. Janet is always pleasant to deal with and very flexible when it comes to how I want the tiles to look and be finished.
100% recommended!
19 April, 2016
Commented: Splashback tiles in the pictureHello, yes, we make these tiles.However, we have an 8 week lead time on all work currently, due to a large number of orders. do write directly to the studio with further details. Kind regards, Janet W...
30 June, 2019
Commented: Help with bathroom tilesHello, have a look at our wonderful selection of contemporary and classic hand painted tiles that are used in the most prestigious homes around the country. There are designs to suit everyone. Please ...
11 April, 2016 in Design Dilemma
Commented: should i fully tile or paint a small bathroomOften our clients tile the whole room and then put a panel in the shower or above the sink. Also some of the contemporary designs on one wall.
9 March, 2016 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Bathroom Tiles - Black or White?Black looks good when new and un-used, but you need soft water, or the deposits from hard water will soon spoil the look.
20 April, 2016 in Polls
Commented: Help with kitchen tiles, pleaseHi Barabra, you have lots of ideas already but have a look at our wonderful range of contemporary hand-painted tiles - they increase the quality and look 100% due to their high quality. Please ask if ...
22 July, 2015 in Design Dilemma
Commented: Small bathroom remodellingHi, to make your bathroom look wonderful, do have a look at our range of contemporary and classic hand painted tiles that are used in the most glamorous homes around the country. There are styles to s...
1 October, 2013 in Design Dilemma
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Thank you so much for your lovey review - we have enjoyed working with you, best wishes, Janet