In this shower we used 4 x12 subway tiles but the basic principles are the same for smaller tiles.
Shower subway tile sizes.
It s a well known rule that using lighter colours will help a small room look bigger so apply that to your picking the right tile size for a small bathroom too.
Read on for our favorite bathroom subway tile ideas.
However sizes for subway tile have expanded to include many other sizes.
More seams mean more grout and that presents you with that much more grout.
Timeless subway tile update the walls of this bathroom are clad in traditionally dimensioned and colored subway tiles.
Go for the classic subway tiles which fit for almost all bathroom style.
Sometimes tiles that are not 1 2 but still have a smaller rectangular shape are considered subway tile as well like a 4.
Our first example is a traditional classic white subway tile with contrasting dark grout by spivey architects via houzz this beautiful bathroom features a full subway tile wall in the shower as well as a half wall as a backsplash behind the door.
Plus there are so many ways to arrange subway tiles.
Choosing lighter colours such as white or cream for your bathroom tiles will help reflect more light than darker colours would.
For example our friend sarah over at ugly duckling house used handcrafted subway tiles and did a great job on her shower.
The general rule is any wall tile with a 1 to 2 size can be styled as a subway tile.
2 x 4 4 x 8 6 x 12.
Which colour tiles to choose for a small bathroom.
More importantly smaller tiles are difficult to clean.
Traditionally subway tile is 3 x 6 inches.
Subway tile manages to be at once gritty and elegant a gleaming hand laid surface and an evocation of the industrial nature of new york city s underground.
Black and white striped subway tiles cover the walls of a walk in shower fitted with a tiled niche and a polished nickel shower kit mounted over black and white hex floor tiles.
Melissa morgan design view full size.
Coastal style bathroom with handmade blue subway tiles and white terrazzo floor.
Subway tile bathroom in terms of having new atmosphere in the bathroom without spending a lot of cash installing new tiles is one of the best options.
For shower walls generally it is best to use larger tiles from 4 inch by 4 inch tiles on upward to large format tiles in the 15 inch by 30 inch range from a visual standpoint tile smaller than 4 inches square creates a busy appearance.
Classic subway tile.
But a new crop of colors and sizes brings variety to the marketplace as do colorful grouts and inset tiles.
Symmetry is subway tile s best friend.
It is your greatest bet to have a wide range of designs and materials.
This is an example of a mid sized beach style 3 4 bathroom in perth with shaker cabinets white cabinets gray tile subway tile white walls a vessel sink white floor grey benchtops and a floating vanity.