Timeless Ways To Use Subway Tiles In Interior Design

Subway tiles seem to be everywhere lately. They’re super trendy right now and given how timeless and beautiful they look it’s not very hard to see why. Ever since they were introduced back in the 1900s people have been in love with them and found all sorts of new ways to introduce them in everyday interior design. Today you can expect to find subway tiles in the kitchen or in the bathroom but also on accent walls and even fireplace surrounds. They go well with marble countertops and they’re actually super versatile.

Subway tiles with beveled edges look best when complemented by accent lighting such as under-cabinet LED strips
Subway tiles with beveled edges look best when complemented by accent lighting such as under-cabinet LED strips
Subway tiles are an excellent option for kitchen backsplashes
Subway tiles are an excellent option for kitchen backsplashes
You can find the tiles in all sorts of different colors and finishes
You can find the tiles in all sorts of different colors and finishes

There are actually quite a few different patterns in which subway tiles can be laid, including in vertical, horizontal or diagonal lines, symmetrical or not. There are also all sorts of different ways in which you can personalize a surface covered in subway tiles. For instance, there are quite a few finishes to choose from, not to mention the infinity of colors that the tiles come in and the fact that there’s also colored grout to take into consideration.

You can match the color of the grout to that of the tiles or to the adjacent furniture
You can match the color of the grout to that of the tiles or to the adjacent furniture
You can use subway tiles in combination with other types of tile to create interesting contrasts
You can use subway tiles in combination with other types of tile to create interesting contrasts
Black subway tiles look classy while also standing out and being timeless
Black subway tiles look classy while also standing out and being timeless
You can use subway tiles to cover an entire wall or just a portion of it
You can use subway tiles to cover an entire wall or just a portion of it
White subway tiles never go out of style. They're elegant, versatile and always classy
White subway tiles never go out of style. They’re elegant, versatile and always classy

Subway tiles are the very definition of timeless beauty and incredible versatility. There’s no style that they can’t be a part of. Today they’re very trendy and popular and some would even say cool. We often see them in modern restaurants, malls, cafes and other such places and finding inspiration is super easy. Subway tiles are so great because of all the possible variations but also because they’ve remained pretty much the same ever since they were first unveiled with the New York subway system. Moreover, installation is easy and if you’re ever interested in how to lay subway tiles a quick search on the internet will answer all your questions.

There are numerous ways to make subway tiles stand out or look interesting whatever your style or color palette may be
There are numerous ways to make subway tiles stand out or look interesting whatever your style or color palette may be
The classic white subway tile backsplash looks exquisite here in combination with marble backsplashes and black and white furniture
The classic white subway tile backsplash looks exquisite here in combination with marble backsplashes and black and white furniture
White subway tiles with white grout lines make spaces look bright and airy
White subway tiles with white grout lines make spaces look bright and airy
The subway tiles backsplash goes all the way up to the ceiling and looks that much more beautiful in this stylish open kitchen
The subway tiles backsplash goes all the way up to the ceiling and looks that much more beautiful in this stylish open kitchen
Subway tiles also look great when complemented by wood counters or by industrial pipe features
Subway tiles also look great when complemented by wood counters or by industrial pipe features