WordPress + Bootstrap

 

Theme Name: Popularis eCommerce

Publisher: ThemeHunk

Cost: Free version available
Premium version available (with extended features)

Where is it available?

https://wordpress.org/themes/popularis‑ecommerce/

Attributes / Tags

• eCommerce
• WooCommerce support
• Responsive design
• Custom colors
• Featured products slider
• Header options
• Sidebar widgets
• Custom logo

Design & Layout Review

Colors

The default color scheme is clean and neutral — white background with dark text and colored accents. It’s designed to highlight products, which makes it ideal for an online ceramics shop. Through the Customizer, you can adjust colors for buttons, links, headers, and backgrounds to match your brand palette.

Page Layout Options

Popularis eCommerce offers:

• Full‑width layout for product pages
• Sidebar on shop pages
• Grid display for products
• Homepage sections with featured products
• Optional sale banner
  This gives a professional shop feel without needing extra page builder plugins.

Options & Widgets

The theme supports:

• WooCommerce product widgets
• Custom logo upload
• Footer widget areas
• Social icons
• Slider on homepage
• Product category sections
  These widgets help you showcase products and promote sales directly from the homepage.

Main Features

• Fully WooCommerce compatible
• Responsive & mobile‑ready
• Product sliders
• Featured products sections
• Custom header options
• Color & typography controls
• Clean product grid layout
• Footer widgets

Reviews & Stats

• Active Installations: 5,000+
• Star Rating: (4/5)
• Last Updated: Recently maintained
• Compatible with Latest WordPress: Yes

My Rating: (4 / 5)

Why?

I give Popularis eCommerce 4 out of 5 stars because it offers solid support for online stores without requiring paid plugins. The product grid, featured sliders, and WooCommerce widgets are easy to set up and look professional. The customization options allow you to match your brand colors and the layout feels clean and user‑friendly. The reason it’s not 5 stars is that some advanced ecommerce elements (like advanced filters or premium header styles) require paid extensions. Despite that, it’s a great free option for anyone starting an online ceramics shop or small business.

 

 

Theme Name: Ashe

Publisher: Colorlib

Cost: Free (with optional premium upgrades)

Where is it available?

https://wordpress.org/themes/ashe/

Attributes / Tags

• Clean blog layout
• Featured slider
• Responsive design
• Custom header
• WooCommerce compatible
• Sidebar & widget areas
• Multiple blog layouts (list, grid)

 

Design & Layout Review

Colors

Ashe uses a minimal, elegant color setup by default (white backgrounds with black/dark text). It’s easy to customize colors through the WordPress Customizer you can match your ceramics brand (like earth tones or neutral tones) to make your site feel professional and calm.

Page Layouts

Ashe offers:

• Wide full‑width layout
• Left or right sidebar layout
• Blog list style
• Grid blog style
• Optional featured slider

The flexibility helps blog content (like your theme reviews or ceramics posts) look clean and readable.

Options & Widgets

Ashe supports:

• Featured slider on homepage
• Sidebar widget area
• Footer widget sections
• Social links
• Custom logo upload
• Custom header image

These options let you personalize your blog without plugins.

 

 Main Features

• Clean blog design
• Featured slider
• Multiple blog layouts
• Featured images
• Custom logo & header
• Responsive & mobile‑ready
• WooCommerce support
• Instagram widget support

Reviews & Stats

 

• Active Installations: 80,000+
• Star Rating: (4.5/5)
• Last Updated: Recently maintained
• WordPress Version Compatible: Yes

 

My Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Why?

I would give Ashe 4 out of 5 stars.
Ashe has a clean, elegant design that works especially well for personal blogs, photography, and visual portfolios like ceramics. The multiple blog layout options and featured slider give you flexibility without plugins. However, some advanced customization features (like extra sliders or premium layout packs) require the paid version. For a free theme, Ashe is beautiful, accessible, and easy to use — perfect for student blogs or portfolios.

 

Theme Name: Kadence

Publisher: Kadence WP

Cost: Free version available
Pro version starts around $79/year

Where is it available?

WordPress.org Theme Directory
https://wordpress.org/themes/kadence/

Attributes / Tags

• Custom Colors
• Custom Logo
• Featured Images
• Footer Widgets
• Grid Layout
• One Column / Two Columns
• E-commerce Ready
• Block Editor Compatible

Colors

Kadence allows full color customization through the WordPress Customizer. You can change header colors, button colors, background colors, and typography. I liked that the global color palette makes it easy to keep branding consistent. It would work really well for a ceramics blog because you can use earthy tones like terracotta and cream.

Page Layout Options

Kadence offers:

• Full width layout
• Sidebar layout
• Narrow content layout
• Blog grid or list format

It also includes starter templates that make setup much easier. I found this helpful because it saves time when building pages.

Widgets & Customization

Kadence has:

• Multiple footer widget areas
• Header builder
• Custom logo upload
• Transparent header option
• WooCommerce integration

The header builder is especially powerful because you can drag and drop elements like buttons, menus, and social icons.

 

Main Features

• Lightweight and fast performance
• Drag-and-drop header builder
• Advanced typography controls
• Global color palette
• WooCommerce support
• Mobile responsive
• Pre-built starter templates
• SEO optimized structure

 

Reviews & Stats

• Active Installations: 300,000+
• Star Rating: 5/5 stars
• Last Updated: Recently maintained
• WordPress Version Compatible: Yes

(Source: WordPress.org Theme Directory)

 

My Rating: (4.8/5)

Why?

I would rate Kadence five stars because it is extremely flexible while still being beginner friendly. The customization options are advanced but not overwhelming. I especially liked the header builder and global color controls. For a ceramics blog, it allows a clean portfolio-style layout while also supporting blog posts. The only limitation is that some advanced features require the Pro version, but the free version is still very strong.

 

Theme Name: Patterns Photography

Publisher: a Themes

Cost: Free version on WordPress.org
Premium version available (price varies depending on bundle)

Where is it available?

https://wordpress.org/themes/patterns‑photography/

Attributes / Tags

Here are common attributes you can list (specific tags may vary based on theme page):

• Photography
• Portfolio
• Gallery
• Featured Images
• Responsive Design
• Custom Colors
• Widgets
• Block Editor Compatible
• Clean / Minimal

Design & Layout Review

Colors

Patterns Photography uses a neutral color palette that highlights images. This is great for photography or ceramic portfolios because it keeps the focus on visual content. The WordPress Customizer lets you change accent colors, background colors, and text colors, which means you can match it to your ceramic brand (like soft earth tones).

Page Layout Options

This theme offers:

• Full‑width layouts
• Masonry grid for portfolios
• Blog list layout
• Optional sidebars
• Gallery options

It’s designed to make photos and visual work look polished without too much setup.

Widgets & Customization

Patterns Photography supports:

• Footer widgets
• Featured sliders
• Custom logo
• Social icons
• Custom menus

The theme integrates well with the WordPress block editor, which makes adding content flexible.

Main Features

• Designed for portfolios & visual content
• Responsive & mobile‑ready
• Customizable header
• Gallery templates
• Block editor optimization
• Clean typography
• Social media links
• Footer widget areas

Reviews & Stats

• Active Installations: check and write that value
• Star Rating: 5/5 or whatever appears
• Last Updated: date shown
• WordPress Version Compatible: Yes

My Rating: (4/5)

Why?

Patterns Photography gets four stars because it’s excellent for showcasing visuals — perfect for photography and ceramics portfolios. The gallery and grid layouts are clean and professional. It also offers good customization without plugins. My only critique is that some advanced layout controls are limited in the free version. If you want more elaborate page options, you might need a premium extension. Still, for a free theme, it’s very strong and visually appealing.