Tuesday, May 22, 2012

TRENDY TUESDAY

SUBWAY TILE
I love love love subway tile. bathrooms. kitchens. laundry rooms. floors. walls. range hoods. Traditionally subway tile is 3" x 6" originating in the early 1900's in NYC subway stations, but now they widely vary in size and material. Technically as long as it is rectangle and not square it could be considered subway, but if you want to keep it somewhat traditional, even if its in a color besides white, I would pick one that the height is half the length, whether it is typical 3" x 6" or larger or smaller, there is also such a thing as "mini" subway tile. For a more modern look you can choose an elongated subway tile. You can also consider choosing a contrasting grout so each individual tile stands out from the other. It also doesn't have to be laid in the traditional horizontal brick pattern, you'll see a couple variations below...

 
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
DE GIULIO KITCHEN DESIGN
The kitchen above has a sliding subway back splash to conceal storage. So smart!

DECOR PAD
DE GIULUO KITCHEN DESIGN
URRUTIA DESIGN

DESIRE TO INSPIRE
SUZANNE KASLER
COCO COZY

AVENUE B
KRISTY FROELICH

I love the subway tiled hood!


GIANNETTI HOME
KRISTY FROELICH
URBAN GRACE INTERIORS
 These traditional subway tiles were laid in a herringbone pattern

COASTAL LIVING
DRIFTWOOD INTERIORS
Mini Subway Tile

FELDMAN ARCHITECTURE
DECOR PAD
FELDMAN ARCHITECTURE

KELLY WEARSTLER
BHG
STEVEN GAMBREL



URRUTIA DESIGNS
KRISTY FROELICH
DECOR PAD
URRUTIA

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