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50+ Subway Tile Ideas + Free Tile Pattern Template

Subway Tile Ideas: Material

The most affordable Subway Tile option is standard ceramic tile. It’s actually pretty incredible the clean, modern look you can achieve with an inexpensive option.

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE PRINTABLE with Subway Tile Patterns. by CraftivityD

If you are willing to invest a little more, there are many material options; glass, metal, stone and marble, to name a few.

Ceramic Subway Tile // Love Grows Wild

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

Metal Subway Tile // Home Depot via Refinery 29

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

Glass Subway Tile // I Wash You Dry

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

Stone Subway Tile // BHG

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

Marble Subway Tile // Lilli Design via Decor Pad

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Subway Tile Ideas: Pattern

Personally, I think one of the most interesting things about Subway Tile is the array of choices when it comes to the layout and pattern.

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

Stack Bond // via A Beautiful Mess

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

Vertical Stack Offset // SJB Interiors via Australian Interior Design Awards

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

Crosshatch // A Beautiful Mess

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

Vertical Running Bond // Houzz via Stephanie White

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50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

 Variation Running Bond // Urbis Magazine via Decor Pad

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

  Vertical Stack // Amber Interiors

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

  Straight Herringbone // Sarah Sherman Samuel

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

90 Degree Herringbone // via Apartment Therapy

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD

Traditional Herringbone // Desire to Inspire via Becki Owens

50+ Subway Tile Ideas. The ultimate list of subway tile options -- sizes, colors, materials, patterns, etc. Includes a FREE Printable - Subway Tile Pattern Templates. by CraftivityD


To round up all the pattern options, I created a simple cheat sheet that you can download and print if you are considering a renovation project with subway tile. Simply enter your email below to access the download. {note: If you are already subscribed, you will still need to enter your email; but you will not be subscribed twice.} 

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ME

Thursday 23rd of February 2023

doing 3 x 10 subway tile shower. I want to do probably 1/4 offset, horizontal. However I want to have 1/2 and 1/4 tile size pieces of a complementary color. Also the placement of the complementary color is more random/scattered than having a specific pattern. where can I see examples of this so I can show the person doing tiling what I want.

Lora Green

Sunday 19th of March 2023

I don't have an example of that, unfortunately. This image may be helpful, it does have the 1/2 tile size mixed with full size tiles - https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bd/1a/34/bd1a3472b79f2d0c85b70c8f7f0d2e21.jpg

Bonnie Harp

Saturday 17th of April 2021

Looking to receiving the template for subway tile! Great ideas!!

Lora Green

Sunday 18th of April 2021

Sent you an email!

Elizabeth

Wednesday 4th of October 2017

Hello. I want to put the blue muted, shiny subway tiles in my Kitchen exactly like the ones in your picture from Fixer Upper. What tile maker makes these tiles. Thank you.

Lora Green

Thursday 5th of October 2017

It doesn't seem to list the source tile for that Fixer Upper project anywhere, but here are a few similar options: 1. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Elida-Ceramica-Skylight-Subway-Glass-Wall-Tile-Common-3-in-x-8-in-Actual-3-8-in-x-7-75-in/1000238401 2. http://amzn.to/2xjvy8S (affiliate) 3. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Jeffrey-Court-Caribbean-Water-Gloss-3-in-x-6-in-x-8-mm-Glass-Wall-Tile-99514/202663560 4. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Jeffrey-Court-Skylite-3-in-x-6-in-Ceramic-Field-Wall-Tile-12-5-sq-ft-case-96317/300047986 5. https://www.lowes.com/pd/American-Olean-Color-Appeal-Powder-Glass-Wall-Tile-Common-3-in-x-6-in-Actual-2-87-in-x-5-87-in/50435146

artgsg

Friday 10th of February 2017

Pink tiles are strange but also interesting at the same time. In my opinion, subway tiles era begins to fade

craftivitydesigns@gmail.com

Tuesday 14th of February 2017

I think there is a movement toward more decorative tiles right now, but I'd imagine the white subway tile will stick around -- even if only in smaller doses.

Natalie Gallagher

Thursday 9th of June 2016

I'm currently having a love affair with Subway Tile...thanks for feeding my obsession! Will be sharing with my readers...thanks for sharing at Remodelaholic

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Wednesday 15th of June 2016

Thanks for sharing, Natalie!