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50+ Subway Tile Ideas + Free Tile Pattern Template

Subway Tile Ideas: Mix and Match

Finally, you can mix it up. Subway tile lends itself to mixing since it’s typically solid in color. It can act as a neutral or an accent.

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

Black + White Subway Tile // The Hunted Interior

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

Glass + Ceramic Subway Tile // CRG Remodeling via Angie’s List

Subway tile works well as a complement to more detailed, decorative tile.

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

White Subway Tile + Skinny Black Border Tile + Bold Floor Tile // Ashbury Hill via About Home

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

White Subway Tile + Black Penny Tile // Alice Lane Home

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

Subway Tile with Border // BHG

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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

Subway Wall Tile + Bold Floor Tile // Erin Williamson Design

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

Subway Wall Tile + Bold Floor Tile // Life. Style.

You could even mix the patterns of laid Subway Tile in a space to create an accent or focal point.

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

Subway Tile in Running Bond + Herringbone //  Dave Fox

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

Subway Tile in Running Bond + Herringbone //  Rafterhouse via Decor Pad

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Do you have Subway Tile in your home — or are you planning to use it for a renovation? What colors, patterns, and materials do you prefer?

P.S. If you are looking for a quick or inexpensive fix, try a Faux Brick Backsplash as an alternative to Subway Tile. 

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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

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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!