Vintage Subway Tile Wall Patterns

A wall of glossy white subway tiles is just asking to be paired with a timeless dose of colour.

Vintage subway tile wall patterns.

Herringbone at 90 degrees. Add in wood elements for an envy inducing aesthetic. This modern farmhouse kitchen boasts grey blue lower cabinets. If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest.

Pretty sure that every blogger who has ever existed has posted a tutorial on subway tile. This tile is 5 16 of an inch. Using a dark grout to draw out the lines in a herringbone pattern can add an ultra chic modern look to an otherwise classic and traditional design. Vintage subway tile iron 3 x 12 has a distressed look.

Our first example is a traditional classic white subway tile with contrasting dark grout by spivey architects via houzz this beautiful bathroom features a full subway tile wall in the shower as well as a half wall as a backsplash behind the door. Its rustic look yet smooth finish makes it easy to clean and appealing to the eyes. This is not that. The classic herringbone pattern just tilted 90 degrees.

Creating a border on a white subway tile wall by using black penny tile can add an interesting design element. In fact it adds style to any interior wall application such as kitchen backsplash bathroom shower fireplace surround and feature walls. Subway tiles never goes out of style.