I love subway tiles. They are so common in New York bathrooms because they're cheap, durable and relatively easy to apply. I grew up with them and have lived and have specified them for several projects. Our current home is the first place I've inhabited in recent years that doesn't have subway tile and I don't see them a lot in Austin, in general, except in homes that haven't really been changed in 100 years (seriously). To fill the void, I recently wrote an article for Houzz.com on different applications of subway tile – horizontal, vertical, white, colorful, combining styles to create patterns, dark grout versus light, herringbone (my personal favorite, although clearly not everyone's, since good images of them are scarce). Check out the many sides of the subway tile:
Classic Subway Tiles Go Uptown
Below, I've included a few photos of how I've used them in the recent past.
White walls and small tile accents created a classic 1930s New York look in this Williamsburg bathroom and kitchen:
The dark green marble 1"x1" borders enliven the subway tiles in this traditional bathroom:
(I used the same contractor for both of the projects above – he applies tile with the tightest, straightest lines!)
Glass tiles, though more expensive than simple white ceramic, gave the
Sunnyside bathroom a clean, serene yet bright and dimensional feel:
Of course, our landlord used them in
our last bathroom, and they paired beautifully with stripes and patterns:
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