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Un-boring Subway Tile

1/24/2017

 
It's ubiquitous for a reason: subway tile is low-budget, easy to install, durable, and no maintenance. The only trouble is that it's everywhere. And that gets boring. My family bathroom - which sees hard use - was subway tiled eight years ago and looks brand new (thanks to diligent squeegy-ing and obsessive grout cleaning). I'm actually kind of hoping for a crack or something to happen so I'll have an excuse to redo it.

​For value and timelessness it's hard to beat, but let's shake things up a bit, shall we? 
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Image: BHG
I kind of love this. The vertical running bond pattern looks totally modern, kind of masculine, and altogether different from the usual horizontal offset installation. This will make ceilings soar - so great for small spaces and basements. Dark grout plays up the pattern and ties in the dark floor. 
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Image: Style Lovely
Subway tile comes in all kinds of sizes and shapes, but the one we usually think of is the 3" by 6" brick. This awesome herringbone pattern uses a longer, elegant 3" by 12" rectangle. Once again, dark grout really accentuates the pattern. 
Here you can really see the difference grout can make to a project. High contrast Vs no contrast. 
Images: Chezerby
The stacked bond pattern looks simple and modern. You could also run this pattern vertically. 
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Image: Decor Pad
Mixing large and small tiles looks amazing. The beaded pencil tile makes the transition beautiful.   
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Image: Remodelista
Here we have the regular offset installation looking super interesting because it used square subway tiles. 
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Image: Design Tiles 
Floor to ceiling 3" by 6" tile in a vertical offset pattern in this tiny powder room really draws the eye up and up and up.
Image: Remodelisremodelista.comta
A sort-of herringbone pattern turned sideways looks fantastically interesting in this gorgeous bathroom. 

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