How to Make a Subway Tile Statement

Subway tile has been in high demand for the past few years. We are continuing to see this trend flourish each year as more and more people use it for their homes. Subway tile was introduced in the beginning of the 20th century, and peaked in the 1920s and 1930s. Now in the 21st century, it has made a huge comeback. We see this tile everywhere. Many people love this style, but want to have a unique look. Many companies have created subway tile made of all different types of materials and with interesting colors. Therefore, the great thing is, you can still have subway tile and achieve something special and different in your home.

Let’s take a look at how you can acheive a unique subway tile look.

Mirrored “Brick”

By using a mirrored “brick,” you are actually able to make a room feel larger and more spacious. Designers often suggest using mirrors in small rooms in order to increase the size of the room - well, in our heads, of course. Mirrored brick has a similar look to subway tile, but is able to spread the natural light and ultimately create a brighter space.

Glass Tile

Glass tile is making a comeback this year. Glass is a fun way of adding dimension to your space. There are also many sustainable options for glass tile, since many companies use recycled glass for their products.

Installation Patterns

There are so many ways to install tile, esecially rectangular tile. You can have it installed in a chevron, basketweave, herringbone pattern or any other pattern that you can think of. Subway tile is technically the pattern in which rectangular tile is installed. Therefore, changing the installation pattern would make it something completely different. With changing the pattern, however, you can still have the subway tile look but with a bit of pizazz.

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Unique Colors

Let’s just talk about this ombred rainbow tile. This look is completely unique. If you take a closer look though, it is really just subway tile. That’s the great thing about color. You can turn a simple tile look into something magical simply by using fun colors.

Hand Glazed Tile

Hand glazed tile is completely different from machine-made tile. First of all, there is a lot of care that goes into creating hand glazed tile. Multiple people have put their touch on the art that you will soon install into your home. Secondly, because everything is handmade or hand glazed, it will not be completely consistent. This will actually create a more expensive look. The glaze on each tile will look slightly different, which adds dimension to your space, as well.

With so many ways to create a unique subway tile look, you really can’t go wrong! Let us know if you love this trend and how you would choose to spice it up.