Splashback · Bathroom · Feature wall
Subway tiles.
The classic format that never dates. Gloss white for the timeless splashback, matte for modern restraint, bejmat zellige for handmade character. Brick layouts, vertical stack, herringbone, one tile, a hundred patterns.
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In a room
Rosa Lumière
305 × 75mm · honed
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Vello Provence
305 × 75mm · honed
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Carrara Maggiore
305 × 75mm · honed
In a roomStatuario Marmo
305 × 75mm · honed
In a roomLino Nuvola
305 × 75mm · matte
In a roomCrema Tirreno
140 × 45mm · matte
In a roomVelluto Vento
150 × 50mm · matte
In a roomMorbido Blush
300 × 75mm · matte
In a roomConchiglia Aria
150 × 50mm · matte
In a roomOliva Giardino
300 × 75mm · matte
In a roomMuschio Brillante
300 × 75mm · matte
In a roomOliva Salvia
300 × 75mm · polished
In a roomSeta Levante
300 × 75mm · polished
In a roomSereno Positano
300 × 75mm · polished
In a roomNobile Maestoso
300 × 75mm · matte
In a roomVelluto Squisito
150 × 50mm · matte
In a roomSmeraldo Ponente
150 × 50mm · matte
In a roomGiada Brillante
150 × 50mm · matte
In a roomBlu Bologna
300 × 75mm · matte
In a roomBeton Perla
300 × 75mm · matte
In a roomIndaco Amalfi
150 × 50mm · matte
In a roomIndustriale Splendore
150 × 50mm · matte
In a roomCemento Levante
150 × 50mm · matte
In a roomCemento Como
300 × 75mm · matte
About subway tiles
Why subway endures.The 2:1 brick proportion is one of the oldest established tile formats in design, used in subway stations from Paris to New York. It dates well because it isn't trying to be of any era.
Gloss vs matte vs handmade zellige.Gloss reflects light and reads clean; matte reads contemporary and hides marks; bejmat zellige (handmade Moroccan ceramic) brings depth and irregularity that printed tile can't replicate.
Pattern matters as much as the tile. A standard 50% brick offset is the safe default. Vertical stack reads modern. Herringbone adds drama. The same tile in three patterns creates three different rooms.
Ordering guide
Add 10 to 15% wastage. Brick offset is the standard layout, 10% is fine. Herringbone needs 20%.
Choose grout colour deliberately. White grout disappears into white gloss. A contrasting dark grout (charcoal, espresso) emphasises the brick pattern and is having a moment.
Check the edge. Rectified subways give a 2mm grout joint and a contemporary look. Pillowed/cushion edges read more traditional and need 4 to 5mm joints.
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Subway tile questions
What size is a standard subway tile?
The classic subway is 75×150mm or 100×200mm, a 1:2 brick proportion. Modern variants run from 50×200mm metro to 140×45mm bejmat. The 1:2 ratio is what defines the format; the absolute size is a style choice.
Are subway tiles still in style?
Yes, the 200×100mm gloss white subway is among the most timeless tile choices ever made and continues to suit traditional and contemporary kitchens equally. Bejmat zellige subways and matte coloured subways are the contemporary alternatives.
What lay pattern looks best with subway tiles?
50% brick offset is the classic. Vertical stack reads modern and stretches the wall vertically. Herringbone adds drama. The same tile in three patterns creates three different rooms, pick the pattern based on the design context, not the tile.
What grout colour works best with white subway tiles?
White grout disappears into white tile for a seamless look. Light grey grout reads neutral and forgiving. Dark grout (charcoal, espresso) emphasises the brick pattern and is having a strong design moment in 2026, particularly behind cooking zones.
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