--- title: "Figma to WordPress & Custom Theme Development | Maksut" description: "Custom WordPress themes from approved Figma designs. Responsive templates, practical editor controls and documented handover for UK teams. Scoped GBP proposals." url: "https://maksut.net/services/wordpress/theme-development/" language: "en-US" datePublished: "2026-08-21T12:55:55+00:00" dateModified: "2026-09-23T20:22:25+00:00" author: "Maksut" --- CUSTOM WORDPRESS THEMES · UK & EUROPE # Your design. A custom WordPress theme. *Built for the people who publish it.* Turn approved Figma files or an established design system into a responsive WordPress theme. Get the layouts your designer intended and the editing controls your team needs to keep the site useful. [Discuss your theme build](#wpt-project-brief) [See pricing and scope](#wpt-investment-title) Fixed GBP proposal after design review. Based in Istanbul, working with UK and European teams and suitable projects worldwide. **Design input** Figma or defined design system **Delivery** Fixed scope before build **Build** Staging-first development **Handover** Code + documentation Have an approved Figma file? [Send the brief →](#wpt-project-brief) DESIGN TO PRODUCTION 01 **DESIGN SYSTEM** Approved layouts · content · mobile states 02 **WORDPRESS THEME** Responsive templates · reusable sections 03 **EDITOR & PRODUCTION** - Controlled editing experience - Responsive QA - Accessible markup - Documented handover WORDPRESS THEME DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ## From approved design to everyday publishing. This service focuses on the WordPress presentation layer. The exact architecture depends on the design, content model, editor requirements and existing site constraints. 01 ### Custom Themes From Scratch Purpose-built WordPress themes for brands and teams that need their own templates, responsive system and editorial experience without inheriting a multipurpose theme. - Custom templates - Responsive system - Semantic HTML - Design ownership 02 ### Figma to WordPress Turn an approved Figma design or documented design system into a production WordPress theme while preserving visual hierarchy, responsive intent and reusable component logic. - Figma handoff - Design tokens - Responsive states - Component mapping 03 ### Theme Rebuild & Modernization Replace a legacy theme, fragile child-theme stack or page-builder-heavy presentation layer while preserving the content, URLs and functionality that should remain independent of the theme. - Legacy theme - Builder removal - Theme migration - Maintainability 04 ### Gutenberg & Block Theme Systems Use native WordPress editing tools where they fit the project: theme.json, templates, template parts, patterns and block styles—without turning every page into an unrestricted visual canvas. - Gutenberg - Block Themes - theme.json - Patterns NEED SOMETHING MORE SPECIALISED? [01 **Custom WordPress Development** Plan a complete website, content structure, rebuild or migration. **Explore WordPress development →**](https://maksut.net/services/wordpress/) [02 **Custom Plugin Development** Add admin tools, API connections and business workflows that can be maintained independently of your theme. **Explore plugin development →**](https://maksut.net/services/wordpress/plugin-development/) [03 **WooCommerce Engineering** Develop checkout behaviour, pricing, payment integrations and order workflows for your store. **Explore WooCommerce engineering →**](https://maksut.net/services/woocommerce/) SELECTED THEME WORK ## Real projects, the theme decisions behind them. Explore custom layouts and publishing systems for travel, service and specialist business websites. ![Solmare Turkey luxury travel platform interface.](https://maksut.net/wp-content/themes/maksut-theme/assets/images/wp-case-solmare-turkey.png) SOLMARE TURKEY · DESIGN-LED THEME 01 / SOLMARE TURKEY Luxury travel platform covering villas, yachts, tours and transfers. **Input** An interface and visual system designed from zero, with no existing theme to adapt. **Theme decision** A custom presentation layer with structured templates and reusable components, built directly around the approved interface rather than a page-builder stack. **Outcome** A theme layer the editorial team can operate without fighting a visual builder, with booking and dynamic-content templates that stayed consistent across the site. [Visit Solmare Turkey ↗](https://solmareturkey.com/) MORE SELECTED WORK [![Fzt. Ahmet Karadağ physiotherapy practice website with service navigation and rehabilitation content.](https://maksut.net/wp-content/themes/maksut-theme/assets/images/wp-case-fztahmetkaradag.png)](https://fztahmetkaradag.com/) 02 WORDPRESS ### Fzt. Ahmet Karadağ Custom theme built around a specialist content model and structured service content for a physiotherapy practice. CUSTOM THEME CONTENT MODEL [Visit site](https://fztahmetkaradag.com/) [![VIPCar Rentals homepage showing Istanbul chauffeur services, vehicle navigation and booking flow.](https://maksut.net/wp-content/themes/maksut-theme/assets/images/wp-case-vipcar-rentals.png)](https://vipcar.rentals/) 03 WORDPRESS ### VIPCar Rentals Theme layer rebuilt around transactional service pages after a page-builder-heavy presentation layer became the bottleneck. THEME REBUILD BUILDER REMOVAL [Visit site](https://vipcar.rentals/) **Explore more systems and results** See additional case studies across transport, travel and health. [View all projects](https://maksut.net/work/) THE OTHER SIDE OF THE THEME ## Publish new content with a consistent design. Your team should know where to change a headline, replace an image or add a section. We agree the editing controls and test them with your real publishing tasks. - Reusable sections for the content you publish regularly - Clear labels for text, images and links - Agreed controls for layout, spacing and brand styles - Editor guidance included in the handover Need ongoing plugin-level functionality behind the editor? [Explore Plugin Development →](https://maksut.net/services/wordpress/plugin-development/) PRODUCTION STANDARD ## The theme has to work after the design review is over. ### REAL CONTENT Check short and long headings, image crops, empty states, navigation and the agreed page templates on desktop and mobile. ### TECHNICAL CHECKS Review asset loading, image sizing, heading structure and template output. Compare key pages before and after a theme replacement. ### USABILITY Check keyboard navigation, visible focus, control labels and responsive interactions. Review the publishing tasks your team will perform. NEED A SMALLER CHANGE? Send the current site and the specific change you need; a focused fix may be enough. For a complete website, content structure or migration, explore [Custom WordPress Development](https://maksut.net/services/wordpress/). HOW IT WORKS ## From design handoff to a theme your team can operate. 1. 01 ### DESIGN AUDIT Review the Figma file or design system: components, breakpoints, missing states and assets. **BUILD SPEC** 2. 02 ### THEME ARCHITECTURE Map templates, theme.json/global styles, template parts, patterns and editor controls. **THEME PLAN** 3. 03 ### BUILD & QA Responsive implementation on staging, checked across browsers, devices and editing scenarios. **VERIFIED STAGING BUILD** 4. 04 ### HANDOVER Repository, theme documentation, editor guidance and architecture notes. **A THEME YOUR TEAM CAN OPERATE** WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH A theme repository, documentation, editor guidance and architecture notes your team can actually use. [Start with your brief →](#wpt-project-brief) INVESTMENT & TIMELINE ## The design defines the starting point. The scope defines the price. Receive a fixed GBP proposal after the design review. The cost depends on unique templates, responsive states, editing controls and any existing content that needs conversion. Share a budget range so we can agree a practical first scope. **INCLUDED** The proposal lists the agreed design review, templates, editor controls, testing, launch work and handover. **PLANNED BEFORE KICKOFF** Template inventory, feedback rounds, content responsibilities, licences, any discovery fee and the initial support period. **TIMELINE** Timeline is confirmed after the design and template inventory are reviewed. Focused theme builds are scoped separately from complete website projects. [Discuss your theme build](#wpt-project-brief) Need the complete website strategy, not just the theme layer? [See Custom WordPress Development →](https://maksut.net/services/wordpress/) ## Common questions about custom WordPress theme development **How much does a custom WordPress theme cost?** I provide a fixed GBP proposal after reviewing your design. Unique templates, responsive states, reusable components, editing controls and the current site all affect the price. The proposal identifies deliverables, any discovery fee, licences, launch work and initial support before development starts. **What do you need from our designer?** Share the approved Figma file or design system, fonts and assets you have permission to use, a template list and examples of real content. Mobile layouts and interaction states help make the estimate reliable. Missing designs and who will approve them are agreed before the build. **Will our team be able to edit the website?** Yes. We agree what your editors need to change: text, images, reusable sections, navigation or complete layouts. Patterns, block controls and editing guidance support those tasks. Layout restrictions can protect the design where your team does not need unrestricted control. **Do you build Gutenberg and block themes?** Yes. Block themes, native blocks, patterns and styles can provide an editing system suited to your team. An existing classic theme can also be extended or rebuilt. I recommend the approach after reviewing the design, editing needs and existing dependencies. **Can you replace our theme and keep our content?** Often, yes. The review checks existing URLs, content types, shortcodes, builder data and plugin dependencies. We agree what stays, what needs conversion and how to check it on staging before replacing the live theme. **Can you work with Elementor or an existing builder?** Share the current setup and the change you need. I review whether to retain it, extend it or move parts of the design to native WordPress templates. Content conversion and any builder licences are included explicitly in the scope. **Can the theme include WooCommerce pages?** Yes. Product, catalogue and store page presentation can be part of the design scope. Changes to checkout behaviour, payment rules, pricing or order handling are scoped with the WooCommerce development service. **What do we receive at handover?** The agreed theme source, setup instructions, dependency list, editor guidance and launch notes. The proposal defines ownership, reuse terms, third-party licences and initial support. Ongoing updates and compatibility work can be agreed separately. **How long does Figma to WordPress development take?** The schedule follows the design and template review. It includes staging reviews, your feedback, testing and launch. A stable design and available content make delivery easier to plan; changes after approval are assessed against the agreed scope. **Do you work with UK agencies?** Yes. I work remotely from Istanbul with UK working-day overlap. We agree who supplies designs, who approves work, repository access and how client communication is handled. Confidentiality and white-label requirements can be discussed before the proposal. NEXT STEP ## Have a design ready for WordPress? Share your design link or current site, the pages you need, your budget range and deadline. Tell me what your team needs to edit. I will review the brief and outline a suitable scope. Fixed scope after review · direct with the developer Need functionality that must survive a theme change? [Explore Plugin Development →](https://maksut.net/services/wordpress/plugin-development/) 03 What are you building? If you allow analytics, your first page and pages visited are included with your enquiry to help us understand what brought you here. ### Message sent. Your enquiry has been received. 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