Stacked Subway Tile Half Wall in a Rare Gemstone Look
The look of rare gemstones is within reach with ceramic tile — per the example of this white onyx-look ceramic tile wall.
Subway tile got its start as a low-maintenance option for transportation hubs in the early 20th century and the style has steadily increased in popularity ever since. Now, you’ll find subway tile in homes and businesses all over the world.
The original subway tile was white and it continues to be a timeless decor choice. However, subway tile design has evolved to include limitless creative options for color, glaze, size, grout combinations, and layout variations. Subway tile installed in a herringbone, vertical, diagonal, or stacked pattern gives a contemporary twist to this time-tested favorite.
These are just a few of our ideas for how to use subway tile in your home or business and you can find more inspiration on our Pinterest board. The sky’s the limit for subway tile design options, so use these examples as a starting point and then let your imagination run wild!
Glamorous 3D Gold Tile Border
For an added touch of glamour, a gold decorative inset separates the white stone-look ceramic tile and the black marble-look ceramic wall tile.
Bathroom Tile Wall With a Linen Look and Texture
Linen is one of the oldest textiles in the world and has been used historically for its strength and fresh feel, as well as for having a unique texture and aesthetic. Manufacturers are bringing you these benefits in a new and exciting way: ceramic tile with a linen texture. Rectangular tiles visually widen this wall,…
A creative twist on a classic bathroom backsplash
Want to put a creative spin on classic subway tile? Opt for a light stone look ceramic tile instead of white and change things up, just like this bathroom backsplash.
Classic Tile with a twist
For a simple twist on the classic subway tile design, this feature wall uses marble-look ceramic tile rather than plain white tiles.
Black and White Mosaic Hexagon Bathroom Flooring
In a twist on the classic octagon and dot ceramic tile pattern, black tiles are randomly interspersed in this white hexagon mosaic tile for a one-of-a-kind floor.
Modern Herringbone and Grid Bathroom Tile
How do you decorate large, open-concept bathrooms? When you use ceramic tile, you barely have to. The white and blue tiles on the walls provide the style direction. Blue is perfect for bathrooms for its calming nature. Combined with the white tile and organized in the herringbone pattern, this tile is reminiscent of East Coast…
Gray and Blue Herringbone Kitchen Backsplash
The strategic use of color can bring life to a any space. Grays and blues of various shades are perfect complements to white kitchens. This kitchen uses the popular herringbone pattern for the backsplash, fitting comfortably around the cabinetry. Not only is ceramic tile an excellent choice for the kitchen because of its water-resistance, but…
White Subway Tile Backsplash
Tile can create the perfect backdrop for your treasures. Simple tile patterns add color and texture — a white tile with a slightly transparent look absorbs the light and illuminates the counter space, providing a soft backlight for everything on the counter. Even without objects on display, a tile wall like this adds depth to…
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Advances in ceramic tile manufacturing have achieved unique surface textures, designs, and even dimensional qualities, such as this tile that gives the impression of a paper wall. Imagine that! In fact, let your imagination run wild. Ceramic tile is available in an endless combination of shapes, sizes, colors, textures, and designs to make your decor…
Glossy Gray Subway Tiles
These ceramic tiles glisten their elongated subway tile style. A twist on the time-honored favorite, this design incorporates a slight texture, gloss finish, and a calming gray hue to create a new look.
Ceramic Tile Restaurant Wall
Now, this is a salad bar we can appreciate! Brightly lit and clearly labelled food is presented in an appetizing way and everything is so clean. Stainless steel and ceramic tile are the surfaces du jour, with a side of crystal clear glass. The 3D ceramic tiled walls are a fun way to show off…
3D Ceramic Tile Restaurant Wall
Now, this is a salad bar we can appreciate! Brightly lit and clearly labelled food is presented in an appetizing way and everything is so clean. Stainless steel and ceramic tile are the surfaces du jour, with a side of crystal clear glass. The 3D ceramic tiled walls are a fun way to show off…
Stone-Look Mosaic Subway Tile
These stone-look mosaic subway tiles are a classic bet that’s on-trend and on-functionality for a backsplash or wall feature. A neutral look with subtle movement that’s reminiscent of that spa you went to in Italy, right? Okay, maybe you haven’t been to Italy, but don’t these tiles make you want to create a sensual, elegant…
Multicolored Wood-Look Ceramic Tile Floors
This kitchen is ready to handle whatever you have on the menu, from breakfast at the bar to dinner with the neighbors. The multicolored wood-look ceramic tile floors and natural stone-look backsplash pair perfectly for a beautiful room that blends effortlessly into an open floor plan … and is also effortless to clean. Ceramic tile…
Green Tiled Wall
The vertical brick grid of this green wall tile displays the versatility of design with choices of color variation and grid. This random color variation in the layout fashions these mellow green shades into a sophisticated green goddess feature. Paired with the neutral color consistency of a high-gloss floor tile (that actually has an anti-slip…
Blue Tiled Wall
A bold blue backsplash makes this coffee bar a good spot for a writer on a deadline. The shade has been known to stimulate creativity and productivity. a naturally calming color, blue opens up the mind to new ideas.
Inset Bathroom Tile
Highly functional yet still fun, ceramic tile really struts its stuff in this bathroom. The white grid wall gains interest with a slight recess, and the charcoal gray mosaic accent row makes for a crisp contrast. The shower floor compliments the accent row, also using the same charcoal mosaic tile but opting for dark grout…
Beige Subway Tile Backsplash
Originally designed for New York’s first subway station, subway tile is now widely known as a popular tile for homes and businesses alike. The subway architects were originally attracted to tile because it doesn’t stain and is easy to clean. More than a century later, subway tile brings the same benefits to this kitchen’s backsplash.…
White Subway Tile Kitchen
Black and white make a sleek contemporary statement with white ceramic subway tiles and dark grout wrapping this kitchen in an elegant backsplash. Ceramic tile is water-resistant and is inhospitable to mold, mildew, and bacteria, as well as water and flame-resistant — ideal as a choice for your kitchen backsplash.