Subway tile is a classic choice for a kitchen backsplash.
Traditional subway tile pattern.
3 x 12 and 4 x 16 which will give a more modern look.
Herringbone is another classic subway tile pattern for the bathroom.
Other popular sizes are.
Popular on backsplashes subway tiles attain new heights of style in a herringbone layout.
The classic herringbone pattern just tilted 90 degrees.
Herringbone at 90 degrees.
Patterns to ponder for your home design.
Part of their appeal is the clean contemporary look while retaining a bit of visual charm with the tiled look itself laying subway tiles in a space is a nice way to keep the background subtle but still interesting and chic.
A contrasting grout color highlights the unique design.
The most timeless look is 3 x 6 rectangular tile laid in a 50 50 brick pattern.
The most traditional pattern for subway tile.
I will say this is the safest choice if you are flipping a house or remodeling with resale in mind.
It works well for a taller space like a shower to create vertical and horizontal subway tile patterns rather than just one large pattern that can be overwhelming when used in a large and tall space.
But don t call it safe.
Thanks to the pattern s prominent peaks and valleys the tile treatment draws the eye up down and around a room s perimeter.
Diagonal herringbone rotate the traditional herringbone pattern by 45 degrees to achieve the diagonal herringbone a v shaped pattern of interlocking rectangular subway tiles with more intensity.
This layout is a classic but more graphic way to install both large or small rectangular tiles.
This pattern is made up of v shaped rows of 45 degree angled tiles.
Subway tile patterns slice of design.
Gorgeous variations on laying subway tile.
As these cooking spaces prove this reliably stylish tile has major design appeal.
It s also the most classic and less noticeable if you want to save the show stopper moment for other elements in your space.
When subway tiles are set on 45 degree angles with their joints offset hitting the centers of adjoining tiles they create a herringbone or chevron pattern that evokes the fish scales for which the pattern was named.
It s also the most classic and least noticeable if you want a neutral element in your space to let other focal points emerge.
It s also probably the safest choice if you re flipping a house or remodeling with a future sale in mind.