Vintage Subway Tile Wall Patterns

Vintage subway tile iron 3 x 12 has a distressed look.

Vintage subway tile wall patterns.

This tile is 5 16 of an inch. Pretty sure that every blogger who has ever existed has posted a tutorial on subway tile. Add in wood elements for an envy inducing aesthetic. If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest.

There are a million and one tutorials online for how to install subway tile. Its rustic look yet smooth finish makes it easy to clean and appealing to the eyes. A wall of glossy white subway tiles is just asking to be paired with a timeless dose of colour. 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.

In fact it adds style to any interior wall application such as kitchen backsplash bathroom shower fireplace surround and feature walls. Herringbone at 90 degrees. It works well for a taller space like a shower to create vertical and horizontal subway tile patterns rather than just one large pattern that can be overwhelming when used in a large and tall space. Subway tiles never goes out of style.

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. 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.