Vertical Stacked White Subway Tile

If the white handmade tiles are too narrow small they look messy.

Vertical stacked white subway tile.

Smaller rectangular tiles marshalled in tidy rows align in a vertical stacked bond pattern. This versatile pattern is a unique combination of horizontal and vertical stacking to create a standout geometric look. 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. It s a timeless layout that can work for any rectangular tile making it a great option for virtually any space.

The result is very modern and pleasantly unexpected a whole new way to look at a time honored classic. The classic herringbone pattern just tilted 90 degrees. 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. Herringbone at 90 degrees.

It s timeless a chameleon for all design styles and very affordable. 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. 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. 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.

Vertical stacked bond vive la difference. There are lots of great still classic alternatives. 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. This is the classic layout for subway tile.

Subway tiles have quite a design history having been around for an exceptionally long time. Add texture and it s enough to take an all white wall to the next level. This post discussion has helped me to clarify how i react to certain types and designs of tile. Subway tiles suddenly take on new life and geometric appeal in this layout.

Turn subway tiles vertically to construct an unconventional composition. This design by amber interiors uses colored subway tile in a brilliant way. The herringbone at 90 degrees also draws the eye up and creates visual interest in the space. Turned vertically and stacked so you don t get the offset you d see from a typical running bond.

Vertically stacked large format tiles serve to extend your walls and floors in both directions. However it s become such a classic that we ve nearly hit our threshold for finding subway tile interesting.