It makes for a very pretty pattern indeed. Source 10 – Herringbone your herringbone pattern and lay it sideways, so that the zig zag lines are going from up to down instead of side to side. This is one pattern I am really looking forward to try myself. The length of the tile has to be more than twice the width to be able to make this pattern. Instead of using single tiles, at right angles to each other, to make a herringbone pattern, use two tiles placed together. Or you could go the whole hog… from walls to flooring. It works beautifully to highlight a particular area. I love the visual interest that a herringbone pattern creates. This is my absolute favourite way of using subway tiles, as you can tell from this kitchen we designed a while back. Any help to credit the rightful owner will be welcome) 7 – Lay Them DiagonallyĪ diagonal brick pattern works wonders for this backsplash.Īnd love how you can end this pattern with that pretty trim. Source(I could only trace this pic to Pinterest.
This ever so slight misalignment of lines makes for quite an interesting pattern.ĭone in all white here, this is the perfect example of how such an intricate pattern can yet be subtle to the eye. Stack the tiles vertically as in -4- above, and then slide the rows sideways so that the vertical lines of the stack are misaligned. Source 6 – Vertical Stack, Offset Horizontally Stack the tiles vertically as in -4- above, and then slide the columns up and down so that the horizontal lines of the stack are misaligned.Īs you can see, this makes a standing brick pattern.Īnd makes for another interesting way to lay subway tiles. Source 5 – Vertical Stack, Offset Vertically This backsplash, for instance, might have looked narrower and longer if the tiles had been laid horizontally. Lay the tile vertically, one on top of the other, and you have a vertical stack.Ī uniform pattern, such as this, adds interest to a space without being overwhelming to the eyes.Ī vertical stack also helps to add visual height to a space. Any help to credit the rightful owner will be welcome) 4 – Vertically Stacked Stack the tiles horizontally as in -1- above, and then slide the columns up and down so that the horizontal lines of the stack are misaligned. Source 3 – Horizontal Stack, Offset Vertically Or change this starting point in each row to make a more random pattern.
You can vary that by changing the starting point of one tile compared to the one below. When the tile in the row above starts at the midpoint of the tile below, you get the traditional brick pattern you’ve seen all the pics so far. And so, it’s a pattern you can’t go wrong with. The result is a brick like pattern, which is how subway tiles were originally used.Īs you can see, this is a more traditional look compared to the simple stack. Stack the tiles horizontally as in -1- above, and then shift the rows sideways so that the vertical lines of the stack are misaligned. Source 2 – Horizontal Stack, Offset Horizontally The stack has a modern vibe compared to the more traditional offset brick pattern which is coming up next. Though it is the simplest and most obvious way to lay these tiles in, the effect is still surprisingly beautiful.Īnd is as stunning in dark colours as in whites. When you simply lay the tiles horizontally, one on top of the other, you’re stacking them horizontally. As we proceed to the next steps, you’ll see how truly exciting this is. Let’s start with some basic patterns first. The most fun part of using subway tiles is the infinite number of patterns you can create with them using different layout styles and colours. And I promise, you’ll love each one of them! And so I have included them all in the pictures and examples below.
You can use the ideas and tips listed below for any rectangular tile, made of any material. For this post today, though, I am not sticking to that description. Subway tiles were originally white, rectangular, ceramic tiles first used in New York City’s subways.
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