Gallery / By / July 27, 2018

7 Fresh Takes on Subway Tile

A classic tile gets a refreshing look

If you’re looking to tile a kitchen backsplash or a bathroom wall, you can’t go wrong with the classic subway tile and its recognizable pattern.

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But what if you were to move those subway tile around like pieces of a puzzle? Suddenly that same subway tile shape takes on new dynamics. Here are seven ways to rethink this classic shape but with a fresh kick.

Basketweave

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Running Bond

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Straight Herringbone

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(Image Credit: A Beautiful Mess)

Color

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Stack Bond (horizontal)

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(Image Credit: Bon Appétit)

Stack Bond (vertical)

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(Image Credit: A Beautiful Mess)

Traditional Herringbone

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(Image Credit: Home Bunch)

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