86 Subway Tile Ideas For Your Bathroom

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What Are Subway Tiles?

These are tiles that were designed to use them in subways, they were the cheapest at that time and then they went to homes, too. The first color was white as it reflected light and brightened up the subterranean stations; the tiles were glazed, so they were easy to clean.

a bathroom clad with subway tiles accented with black grout and black hexagon tiles on the floor is trendy

a bathroom clad with subway tiles accented with black grout and black hexagon tiles on the floor is trendy

a beautiful attic bathroom with windows and skylights, blue subway tiles, a shower space and a tub, a driftwood stool

a beautiful attic bathroom with windows and skylights, blue subway tiles, a shower space and a tub, a driftwood stool

a beautiful tropical bathroom with white subway and black and white star tiles, a peachy pink bathtub, a blush vanity and a free-standing sink

a beautiful tropical bathroom with white subway and black and white star tiles, a peachy pink bathtub, a blush vanity and a free-standing sink

a blue bathroom with blue subway tiles, a chevron floor, a white bathtub and a shower zone

a blue bathroom with blue subway tiles, a chevron floor, a white bathtub and a shower zone

a bold bathroom done with blue subway and penny tiles, white appliances and a window feels very seaside-like

a bold bathroom done with blue subway and penny tiles, white appliances and a window feels very seaside-like

a bold pink bathroom clad with subway tiles, a clawfoot tub, a large curtain, gold touches and refined decor

a bold pink bathroom clad with subway tiles, a clawfoot tub, a large curtain, gold touches and refined decor

a bright bathing space with blue subway and small mosaic tiles, with a niche shelf and a bench

a bright bathing space with blue subway and small mosaic tiles, with a niche shelf and a bench

a chic bathroom with a black retro free-standing bathtub that matches the space perfectly

a chic bathroom with a black retro free-standing bathtub that matches the space perfectly

a chic mid-century modern bathroom with a grey accent wall penny and subway tiles, a stained vanity, a round mirror and two sinks

a chic mid-century modern bathroom with a grey accent wall penny and subway tiles, a stained vanity, a round mirror and two sinks

a contemporary bathroom done with a grey subway tile accent wall, a shower space, a floating vanity, black fixtures

a contemporary bathroom done with a grey subway tile accent wall, a shower space, a floating vanity, black fixtures

a contrasting bathroom with bold navy subway tiles in the bathing space, a tub, a dark vanity and white textiles

a contrasting bathroom with bold navy subway tiles in the bathing space, a tub, a dark vanity and white textiles

a contrasting mid-century modern bathroom with white subway and black hex tiles, a rich stained vanity and touches of gold

a contrasting mid-century modern bathroom with white subway and black hex tiles, a rich stained vanity and touches of gold

a cozy boho bathroom clad with white subway and marble hex tiles, a free-standing tub, potted greenery, pampas grass and a chandelier

a cozy boho bathroom clad with white subway and marble hex tiles, a free-standing tub, potted greenery, pampas grass and a chandelier

a cozy tiny bathroom clad with marble hex tiles and white subway ones, potted greenery and a wooden stool is a stylish and welcoming space

a cozy tiny bathroom clad with marble hex tiles and white subway ones, potted greenery and a wooden stool is a stylish and welcoming space

What Are Subway Tiles Pros?

Subway tiles are inexpensive compared to other tiles; they are easy to install; they can create a timeless look for any area; and they come in a variety of colors and styles that can easily match any décor. They are durable and long-lasting, there are versatile design options and a whole variety of colors and finishes is available. Subway tiles feature nonporous surface that resists mold, mildew, and dirt buildup, this is a cost-effective material for remodeling projects, it can add subtle texture to a room’s décor, which is a hot trend today, and it adds character to modern or traditional designs. Subway tiles work perfect with any other kind of tile as they are basic and universal and with any other color if you take subway tiles in white.

a dreamy aqua-colored bathroom with subway tiles used for a backsplash, a free-standing sink and a sphere pendant lamp

a dreamy aqua-colored bathroom with subway tiles used for a backsplash, a free-standing sink and a sphere pendant lamp

a fancy and whimsy bathroom with a gorgeous printed tile floor, a black vintage tub, a crystal chandelier and vintage furniture and a potted plant

a fancy and whimsy bathroom with a gorgeous printed tile floor, a black vintage tub, a crystal chandelier and vintage furniture and a potted plant

a farmhouse bathroom with a black and white tile floor, grey curtains, a floating vanity and black fixtures for a modern feel

a farmhouse bathroom with a black and white tile floor, grey curtains, a floating vanity and black fixtures for a modern feel

a lovely bathroom done with green subway tiles, a free-standing tub, a shower and some decor

a lovely bathroom done with green subway tiles, a free-standing tub, a shower and some decor

a lovely coastal bathroom with blue subway tile, a large shower space, a free-standing sink and lovely decor

a lovely coastal bathroom with blue subway tile, a large shower space, a free-standing sink and lovely decor

a modern bathroom clad with turquoise subway tiles, a shower space clad with glass, a tub clad with tiles

a modern bathroom clad with turquoise subway tiles, a shower space clad with glass, a tub clad with tiles

a modern bathroom with white subway and black printed tiles, a vanity with a sink, a niche with shelves and a stool

a modern bathroom with white subway and black printed tiles, a vanity with a sink, a niche with shelves and a stool

a modern black and white attic bathroom with a bathtub clad with black palnks, a black vanity with a white sink, a square tile floor

a modern black and white attic bathroom with a bathtub clad with black palnks, a black vanity with a white sink, a square tile floor

a modern farmhouse bathroom with white subway, blue mosaic tiles, a white vanity, a mirror cabinet and a clawfoot tub

a modern farmhouse bathroom with white subway, blue mosaic tiles, a white vanity, a mirror cabinet and a clawfoot tub

a modern neutral bathroom with grey subway tiles highlighting the shower space and penny tiles on the floor plus a vintage vanity

a modern neutral bathroom with grey subway tiles highlighting the shower space and penny tiles on the floor plus a vintage vanity

What Are Subway Tiles Cons?

Subway tiles can be difficult to clean due to their small size, you will get a lot of grout surface to clean; if not properly sealed, they may become stained over time. They can be difficult to clean due to their small surface area and grout lines. They require more grout than other types of tiles, which can be expensive and time-consuming to install. Due to their glossy finish, they can create reflections that make a space seem smaller than it is. Subway tiles are limited in terms of design choices compared to other types of tiles.

a monochromatic bathroom with white subway tiles and black hex ones, a wooden vanity and black fixtures for a bolder look

a monochromatic bathroom with white subway tiles and black hex ones, a wooden vanity and black fixtures for a bolder look

a neutral small bathroom with beadboard, printed tiles, subway tiles in the shower, gold touches and a star-shaped chandelier

a neutral small bathroom with beadboard, printed tiles, subway tiles in the shower, gold touches and a star-shaped chandelier

a peaceful space done with subway and hexagon tiles, accented with mint and wicker touches

a peaceful space done with subway and hexagon tiles, accented with mint and wicker touches

a refined bathroom in white, with blue subway tiles in the tub space, a large vanity, a printed curtain and a mirror

a refined bathroom in white, with blue subway tiles in the tub space, a large vanity, a printed curtain and a mirror

a retro industrial bathroom with the bathing zone clad with white subway tiles, a window with black frames, a mirror and a free-standing sink

a retro industrial bathroom with the bathing zone clad with white subway tiles, a window with black frames, a mirror and a free-standing sink

a Scandinavian bathroom with a bathing space clad with white subway tiles and large scale tiles on the floor, a white vanity, a mirror and some potted plants and textiles

a Scandinavian bathroom with a bathing space clad with white subway tiles and large scale tiles on the floor, a white vanity, a mirror and some potted plants and textiles

a seaside bathroom clad with blue subway tiles, a soot free-standing tub, a chic table and some decor

a seaside bathroom clad with blue subway tiles, a soot free-standing tub, a chic table and some decor

a serene bathroom clad with white subway and hex tiles, a shelf, a tub and brass fixtures is amazing

a serene bathroom clad with white subway and hex tiles, a shelf, a tub and brass fixtures is amazing

a serene coastal bathroom with light blue subway tiles and white hex ones, a tub and brass fixtures is chic and lovely

a serene coastal bathroom with light blue subway tiles and white hex ones, a tub and brass fixtures is chic and lovely

a small and neutral boho bathoom with white subway tiles and black and white ones, a farmhouse vanity, a macrame hanging and touches of black

a small and neutral boho bathoom with white subway tiles and black and white ones, a farmhouse vanity, a macrame hanging and touches of black

a small and bright bathroom with a mosaic floor, a wooden ceiling, a black clawfoot tub and a free-standing sink

a small and bright bathroom with a mosaic floor, a wooden ceiling, a black clawfoot tub and a free-standing sink

a small and bright bathroom with green subway tiles, a shower space enclosed in glass, a pink sink, a toilet and a shelf

a small and bright bathroom with green subway tiles, a shower space enclosed in glass, a pink sink, a toilet and a shelf

a small and chic modern bathroom with a mosaic floor, a floating wooden vanity, open shelves, a tub and white subway tiles

a small and chic modern bathroom with a mosaic floor, a floating wooden vanity, open shelves, a tub and white subway tiles

a small and cool bathroom with white subway tiles, black ones on the door, a shower space and touches of black here and there

a small and cool bathroom with white subway tiles, black ones on the door, a shower space and touches of black here and there

a small boho bathroom with a mosaic tile floor, grey and white tile walls, a tub, potted greenery and baskets for storage

a small boho bathroom with a mosaic tile floor, grey and white tile walls, a tub, potted greenery and baskets for storage

Subway Tiles In The Shower/ Bathtub Space

Subway tiles are amazing to accent your shower space or make a bathtub backsplash. There are different colors you can try, from traditional white to navy and so on, and you can make your tiles stand out with contrasting grout. If there’s a bathtub, surround it with subway tiles, and your two bathing spaces will be accentuated in the same way and style.

a small mid-century modern bathroom with white subway, black penny and hexagon tiles, a floating vanity, a round mirror and sconces

a small mid-century modern bathroom with white subway, black penny and hexagon tiles, a floating vanity, a round mirror and sconces

a small modern bathroom with white subway tiles, a white vnaity with a sink, open shelves, a mirror and black fixtures

a small modern bathroom with white subway tiles, a white vnaity with a sink, open shelves, a mirror and black fixtures

a small vintage bathroom with green subway tiles, a vintage stained vanity, artwork and a mirror, blooms and some decor

a small vintage bathroom with green subway tiles, a vintage stained vanity, artwork and a mirror, blooms and some decor

a small white bathroom clad with subway and penny tiles, a vanity, some decor and a cool pendant lamp

a small white bathroom clad with subway and penny tiles, a vanity, some decor and a cool pendant lamp

a stylish bathroom done with blue subway and printed tiles, a tub, lot sof potted plants and decor is amazing

a stylish bathroom done with blue subway and printed tiles, a tub, lot sof potted plants and decor is amazing

a stylish bathroom with grey subway tiles in the bathing space, a tub, built-in shelves and some lovely decor

a stylish bathroom with grey subway tiles in the bathing space, a tub, built-in shelves and some lovely decor

a stylish small bathroom with marble subway tiles, black and white marble ones on the floor, touches of gold and brass

a stylish small bathroom with marble subway tiles, black and white marble ones on the floor, touches of gold and brass

a super bold shower space clad with bright blue subway tiles, a hex tile floor, a wodoen stool and a niche shelf

a super bold shower space clad with bright blue subway tiles, a hex tile floor, a wodoen stool and a niche shelf

a super colorful bathroom accented with periwinkle subway tiles, hex ones, with white furniture and gold touches

a super colorful bathroom accented with periwinkle subway tiles, hex ones, with white furniture and gold touches

a tiny contrasting bathroom with windows in the shower, clad with white and black tiles, a black floating vanity and black touches here and there

a tiny contrasting bathroom with windows in the shower, clad with white and black tiles, a black floating vanity and black touches here and there

a tiny mid-century modern bathroom with white subway tiles, a bathtub clad with woode, potted greenery and a window

a tiny mid-century modern bathroom with white subway tiles, a bathtub clad with woode, potted greenery and a window

Subway Tiles In The Sink Zone

Highlight your sink zone with subway tiles of some different color than all the tiles around or go for half painted and half tiles walls – that looks super chic! White tiles with black grout will look eye-catchy, black ones are great for retro and industrial bathrooms, colorful ones with white grout will be a nice decision for any modern space. Finish off this nook with a cool fixtures in proper shades and with matching finishes and add awesome sconces or pendant lights.

a vintage bathroom clad with olive green subway tiles, a shower space, a clawfoot tub, a vanity with storage space and a mirror

a vintage bathroom clad with olive green subway tiles, a shower space, a clawfoot tub, a vanity with storage space and a mirror

a vintage bathroom with light green subway tiles in the shower, a dark-stained vanity, a mirror and wall lamps

a vintage bathroom with light green subway tiles in the shower, a dark-stained vanity, a mirror and wall lamps

a vintage eclectic bathroom done with grey green subway tiles, a wall-mounted sink, a mirror and a wall lamp

a vintage eclectic bathroom done with grey green subway tiles, a wall-mounted sink, a mirror and a wall lamp

a vintage-inspired powder room in black and white, with white subway tiles with black grout

a vintage-inspired powder room in black and white, with white subway tiles with black grout

accent your shower space with mint-colored subway tiles, which raise the spirits and add color to the space

accent your shower space with mint-colored subway tiles, which raise the spirits and add color to the space

an airy modern bathroom clad with white subway tiles, with a black clawfoot tub, a white vanity with gold touches and gold fixtures

an airy modern bathroom clad with white subway tiles, with a black clawfoot tub, a white vanity with gold touches and gold fixtures

an eclectic bathroom with white and star printed tiles, a blue clawfoot tub, white appliances, potted greenery and green towels

an eclectic bathroom with white and star printed tiles, a blue clawfoot tub, white appliances, potted greenery and green towels

an elegant vintage bathroom clad with green subway and checked tiles, a black tub, a free-standing tub, some decor

an elegant vintage bathroom clad with green subway and checked tiles, a black tub, a free-standing tub, some decor

an elegant white bathroom with white subway tiles, a black free-standing bathtub, gold touches and fixtures for more glam

an elegant white bathroom with white subway tiles, a black free-standing bathtub, gold touches and fixtures for more glam

grey subway tiles for the shower and the bathroom backsplash paired with stained floor and some art create a unique and bold look

grey subway tiles for the shower and the bathroom backsplash paired with stained floor and some art create a unique and bold look

navy subway tiles are an unusual choice, and paired with stained wood and whites they look especially cool

navy subway tiles are an unusual choice, and paired with stained wood and whites they look especially cool

Subway Tiles All Over

White subway tiles are amazing for using all over the bathroom, rock them with black grout for a bold look, and with white grout for a seamless look. Black ones will give your space a moody look, and if you want something relaxing, try shades of green and blue – calm ones. you can clad subway tiles all over your bathroom or just the walls or floors and pair them with something else, it’s up to you. Love bold colors? Opt for bold blue, green or pink all over the bathroom, or fill the space withsunshine using yellow subway tiles. Get inspired!

subway tile sin various shades of green create a lovely and calming look in the space and remind of the water surface

subway tile sin various shades of green create a lovely and calming look in the space and remind of the water surface

an industrial bathroom with white subway tiles, black grout and black accents in the bathroom for some drama

an industrial bathroom with white subway tiles, black grout and black accents in the bathroom for some drama

grey tiles with white grout in the shower space make it stand out in the neutral bathroom

grey tiles with white grout in the shower space make it stand out in the neutral bathroom

navy subway tiles accentuate the bathtub space and white paint on the wall creates a contrasting look

navy subway tiles accentuate the bathtub space and white paint on the wall creates a contrasting look

the shower space covered with white subway tiles and black grout plus a black ceiling for a contrast

the shower space covered with white subway tiles and black grout plus a black ceiling for a contrast

white subway tiles around the bathtub and blue mosaic ones on the floor for a refined bathroom

white subway tiles around the bathtub and blue mosaic ones on the floor for a refined bathroom

white subway tiles in the shower space and bathtub zone paired with marble hexagon tiles on the floor

white subway tiles in the shower space and bathtub zone paired with marble hexagon tiles on the floor

an eye-catchy bathroom with white subway tiles, a teal vanity and brass mirrors and other touches for a chic look

an eye-catchy bathroom with white subway tiles, a teal vanity and brass mirrors and other touches for a chic look

black subway tiles with white grout look chic and refined and a black vintage sink match the tiles

black subway tiles with white grout look chic and refined and a black vintage sink match the tiles

a sink space highlighted with mint green subway tiles look cool and chic, it refreshed the whole space

a sink space highlighted with mint green subway tiles look cool and chic, it refreshed the whole space

white subway tiles with black grout look chic and brass details add a refined and chic touch to the space

white subway tiles with black grout look chic and brass details add a refined and chic touch to the space

white subway tiles with white grout and navy walls create a cool contrast in the small bathroom

white subway tiles with white grout and navy walls create a cool contrast in the small bathroom

a small sink space clad with blue subway tiles and white grout plus a vintage sink and a pendant lamp

a small sink space clad with blue subway tiles and white grout plus a vintage sink and a pendant lamp

a neutral and elegant sink space with white subway tiles, a marble countertop and silver touches here and there

a neutral and elegant sink space with white subway tiles, a marble countertop and silver touches here and there

white subway tiles with black grout, a concrete countertop and a plywood vanity with drawers

white subway tiles with black grout, a concrete countertop and a plywood vanity with drawers

a vintage-inspired sink space with white subway tiles and black grout, marble countertops plus brass touches

a vintage-inspired sink space with white subway tiles and black grout, marble countertops plus brass touches

a modern airy bathroom with white subway and penny tiles on the floor plus greenery to refresh the space

a modern airy bathroom with white subway and penny tiles on the floor plus greenery to refresh the space

a monochrome modern bathroom with white subway tiles and black hex ones on the floor

a monochrome modern bathroom with white subway tiles and black hex ones on the floor

a vintage-inspired bathroom with white subway tiles and black grout plus black accessories

a vintage-inspired bathroom with white subway tiles and black grout plus black accessories

a vintage-inspired bathroom with white subway tiles and black grout and black touches here and there for drama

a vintage-inspired bathroom with white subway tiles and black grout and black touches here and there for drama

grey and slate subway tiles contrast marble floor tiles and create a chic and welcoming bathroom space

grey and slate subway tiles contrast marble floor tiles and create a chic and welcoming bathroom space

grey bathroom tiles with white grout and wood floors look chic together

grey bathroom tiles with white grout and wood floors look chic together

retro-inspired bathroom with white subway tiles and hex ones with black grout and a mint free-standing bathtub

retro-inspired bathroom with white subway tiles and hex ones with black grout and a mint free-standing bathtub

soft aqua color subway tiles create a very relaxing bathroom, and warm woods add coziness to it

soft aqua color subway tiles create a very relaxing bathroom, and warm woods add coziness to it

white subway tiles and mosaic monochromatic tiles on the floor and a black door for a monochromatic space

white subway tiles and mosaic monochromatic tiles on the floor and a black door for a monochromatic space