Welcome to our ultimate guide to subway tile kitchen backsplash design ideas including popular styles patterns and types.
Types of subway tile patterns.
Also known as a running bond this common brickwork pattern has each tile start at the center of the tile below it.
Running bond subway tile patterns.
This is a clean and classic layout for subway tiles on walls and floors.
A backsplash may seem small and like it has only a purpose of protecting the wall but actually it can be and in recent times has become a major focal point in many kitchen.
Usually when you see subway tile it s done in a simple brick pattern.
In the video we used the same white 3 inch by 8 inch ceramic tile for each bathroom.
The classic herringbone pattern just tilted 90 degrees.
Here are ten subway tile patterns for your kitchen or bathroom.
Brick look tiles in this layout create an industrial vibe in your space.
And in our dungeon bathroom as we call it below we used the herringbone pattern on top an accent tile in the center then marble subway tiles on the bottom done in a running bond pattern.
Herringbone at 90 degrees.
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.
And in general the overall pattern you see below is our favorite type of shower enclosure tile installation.