Whether fashion or in the home, the classics never go out of style. Consider the Little Black Dress, a classic white oxford, or a trench coat, however sometimes these items need a bit of reimagining. Subway tile is one of those classic design elements in home decor that never goes out of style, but it could use a bit of a refresh to shake it up. What’s what I love about this staple. With subway tile, there are many different variables to play with: orientation, tile color and grout color. Each of these elements can be specifically tailed to your liking to further customize your home.
I played around with a few different ways to execute a simple tile pattern (see above) to give it a bit more visual interest, and found some inspirational images via Pinterest. Hope this help take an affordable tile solution to the next level!
If you’re a traditionalist, a standard subway tile pattern can be amplified with dark grout. Very traditional and super sharp.
Rectangles don’t have to be boring. Horizontal and vertical variations lead your eyes up to a stunningly large mirror or beautiful fixture.
Looking for an entirely new shape? Adiamond pattern with matching white grout is an untraditional way to brighten up a dreary sink area. Any faucet is sure to pop against the subtle design.
I LOVE herringbone patterns and a backsplash is a less expensive way to include the pattern in your decor. White tile with dark grey or black grout adds texture and a fun visual interest. Add sleek metal accents to amp up lots of white.
Grid patterns aren’t just for calculus notebooks. Pair with square floor tiles in a contrasting color for a bold look.
Why stick with white?? Color is back and in a big way. Go with a solid color, or pepper in little pops of color in a randomized pattern.
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BY Kate Arends - April 12, 2016
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I love all of these tiles so much! I can’t wait until I own my home so I can do all kinds of DIY projects and renovations!
Beautiful though the prices goes way up for the labor as the pattern becomes more complicated (I’m talking to you beautiful herringbone!)
Good to know… we haven’t priced it all out yet. It’s so pretty!!!
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