Vintage Subway Tile Wall Patterns

Its rustic look yet smooth finish makes it easy to clean and appealing to the eyes.

Vintage subway tile wall patterns.

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. In fact it adds style to any interior wall application such as kitchen backsplash bathroom shower fireplace surround and feature walls. This is not that. There are a million and one tutorials online for how to install subway tile.

The herringbone at 90 degrees also draws the eye up and creates visual interest in the space. Subway tiles never goes out of style. 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. This tile is 5 16 of an inch.

A wall of glossy white subway tiles is just asking to be paired with a timeless dose of colour. Herringbone at 90 degrees. If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest. Creating a border on a white subway tile wall by using black penny tile can add an interesting design element.

The classic herringbone pattern just tilted 90 degrees. Add in wood elements for an envy inducing aesthetic. Pretty sure that every blogger who has ever existed has posted a tutorial on subway tile.