Vertical Stacked White Subway Tile

Turn subway tiles vertically to construct an unconventional composition.

Vertical stacked white subway tile.

The classic herringbone pattern just tilted 90 degrees. There are lots of great still classic alternatives. Herringbone at 90 degrees. Add texture and it s enough to take an all white wall to the next level.

Vertically stacked large format tiles serve to extend your walls and floors in both directions. In a brick pattern each row of tiles is typically offset by half a tile width which results in long horizontal lines that can subtly widen a room. The herringbone at 90 degrees also draws the eye up and creates visual interest in the space. Vertical stacked bond vive la difference.

Though the subway tiles are simply layered at 90 degree angles grout plays a huge role in transforming the cross hatch layout into a beautiful feature or focal point says vanessa. It s a timeless layout that can work for any rectangular tile making it a great option for virtually any space. I noticed that with white stacked tile horizontal or vertical i immediately get a cold industrial feeling unless the tiles are handmade with an uneven finish. White stacked floating shelves are mounted in a nook above a drop in bathtub fitted with a white subway tiled deck holding a polished nickel vintage hook and spout tub filler in front of white subway backsplash tiles fixed beneath a window dressed in a white roman shade accenting gray wall paint.

Subway tiles suddenly take on new life and geometric appeal in this layout. The result is very modern and pleasantly unexpected a whole new way to look at a time honored classic. This post discussion has helped me to clarify how i react to certain types and designs of tile. Subway tiles have quite a design history having been around for an exceptionally long time.

This design by amber interiors uses colored subway tile in a brilliant way. It works well for a taller space like a shower to create vertical and horizontal subway tile patterns rather than just one large pattern that can be overwhelming when used in a large and tall space. Backsplashes created with white subway tiles laid in this pattern step back to allow a kitchen s best looking fixtures to advance into view. This is the classic layout for subway tile.

If the white handmade tiles are too narrow small they look messy. Subway tile is a tried and true classic whether it s on the backsplash of your kitchen or the walls of your bathroom and it has gained that status for good reason. Part of their appeal is the clean contemporary look while retaining a bit of visual charm with the tiled look itself laying subway tiles in a space is a nice way to keep the background subtle but still interesting and chic. Turned vertically and stacked so you don t get the offset you d see from a typical running bond.

Smaller rectangular tiles marshalled in tidy rows align in a vertical stacked bond pattern. It s timeless a chameleon for all design styles and very affordable.