«We used travertine with a pillow edge for some visual depth, and then set it in a classic
subway tile pattern.
Instead of a typical running - bond
subway tile pattern, add a dash of the unexpected to your kitchen backsplash or shower walls by laying your ceramic tile in a herringbone pattern instead.
Boost your kitchen's wow factor in a three - day weekend by installing a timeless Carrara marble backsplash in an updated
subway tile pattern.
This subway tile pattern came back to life in the mid-2000s as backsplash tile in kitchens.
In the meantime, I thought it may be helpful to chat about
our subway tile pattern and share some alternative pattern options.
I chose an exaggerated
subway tile pattern in calcatta gold marble.
Not exact matches
During the initial planning stage, I was certain that I wanted a
subway tile backsplash, but was simultaneously seeing and liking backsplashes made with Moroccan, Spanish and Mexican
patterned tiles.
We added a classic
patterned cement
tile that gave the space interest, new fixtures and hardware, a
subway -
tiled shower and a new mirror.
I chose to go with the herringbone
pattern, which is a classic
pattern for wood floors (and a million other things), but I hadn't really seen it translated to
subway tile (until I googled it that is, and found a bazillion examples... sigh;)(it's ok I still love it)-RRB-.
Having our contractor arrange the
subway tile in the
pattern above was definitely more labor intensive, but I think it will be totally worth it.
So, for the shower, we went for basic white
subway tile, but opted for the
pattern above with dark grout, to add a graphic element.
However, to make it more interesting, we wanted to lay the
subway tiles in a herringbone
pattern with a linear border.
Glossy
subway tiles in a herringbone
pattern wear the same zippy shade of green and draw light into the tucked - in range and hood.
Grey grout deliberately draws attention to the unique
pattern of the white
subway -
tiled backsplash.
I just redid my kitchen and did the
subway tile in a herringbone
pattern.
You can have basic
subway tile and use it in a herringbone
pattern if you want a new look, but it's still a classic material.
Backsplash: The
tile is a 2 × 5 ″ white glazed ceramic
tile in a herringbone
pattern and
subway pattern around it, and a bright white grout.
The bevelled
subway -
tile backsplash, and the window's Roman shade — «It has a feminine, painterly quality,» says Style at Home design editor Ann Marie Favot — provide texture and
pattern, which offset the kitchen cabinetry's sleek look.
I could get fancy with the wall
tile (glass, or choosing a color or distinct
pattern) and end up tiring of them later, so I decided simple white
subway tile will always be fresh and pretty.
An inset with interlocking curve
pattern is surrounded by a large
subway tile.
Notice the simple open shelving, brass hardware and herringbone
patterned subway tile backsplash...
Then we will use the same
tile in a
subway pattern half way up on the walls and install a chair rail molding to cap it off to give it a spa like feel.
I think the mantle looked pretty good before, but that herringbone -
patterned subway tile... that is just so beautiful!
«These
patterned backsplashes add texture and interest to the kitchen — they're a refreshing change from the marble slabs and
subway tiles we've been seeing for years,» says Colleen.
They were the best white for my
subway tile and had enough subtle grayish
pattern to not be stark white but not so much
pattern or veining that it fought with the variation and grain of my floors!
Spotted on Design Sponge, this bathroom features a black and white hexagon floor and
subway pattern tiled walls — a timeless look.
Though I laid our
subway tile in the traditional brick
pattern, there are many other options if you're looking to use an affordable
tile in a stylish, unique way.
Lauren convinced me to move on from the plain white (safe)
subway tile of my current kitchen and mix things up a bit with some painted white glass
tiles in a chevron
pattern (above).
Centsational Girl compiled several
patterns to consider when using
subway tile.
This bathroom by Capree Kimball illustrates it perfectly with the bold
pattern on the floor and large
subway tiles on the walls (see more of her bathroom here).
Loving the tiny marble herringbone
pattern floor, classic
subway tiled walls and the floral wallpaper.
Stunning bathroom with huge walk - in shower
tiled with large white
tile laid in a staggered
pattern with an accent band of black
subway tile.
I think I'm going to have a half wall wainscot of either painted wood panel or white
subway tile — and then on the upper half of the walls I'm planning on using a
patterned wallpaper with a lot of blue in it — not only to coordinate with the bedroom, but also because these prints have a nice coastal, nautical vibe to them - perfect for a beach house.
On our first house, we had laid down
subway tile in the conventional
pattern, like brick laying, example here.
I chose white 3 × 12 elongated
subway tile laid in a herringbone
pattern for her shower walls.
Our collection includes arched herringbone and basketweave
patterns, 3D
subway tiles and stacked stones, in looks to complement any design aesthetic.
For the back splash I wanted classic marble
subway tiles to blend and not distract with other kitchen details, like the visually stimulating mosaic
pattern above the range.
This walk in shower design combines
subway tile, black and white
patterned tile, and a hex
tile floor.
so much stinkin cute detail, little things, like you can barely see the floor of the bath in the bottom picture, but its the cutest chevron
pattern in
subway style
tiles.
To help stretch our budget we used oversized
subway tiles, laying them in a horizontal brick
pattern for most of the shower and then vertically in a soldier
pattern at the very top.
White is sort of the go - to when it comes to
tile these days, and let's face it, you can slap a basic white
subway on any wall in any
pattern, and you are sure to get a classic and timeless look, but isn't that a little bit boring?