Simple unpretentious and cost effective white ceramic tile is the white t shirt of the kitchen.
White subway tile brick pattern.
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.
If you really like the idea of subway pattern you could try playing with the scale of the tile so either larger or micro tiles with grout lines in the same colour as the tile to.
But we re going to take this classic white tile and show you five modern and unexpected ways of using it.
Jul 3 2013 explore leo leidlein s board brick pattern tile on pinterest.
I have white brick pattern tile in my own kitchen and i chose it 8 years ago because it s timeless and i ll never tire of it.
In the video we used the same white 3 inch by 8 inch ceramic tile for each bathroom.
Usually when you see subway tile it s done in a simple brick pattern.
I would try a tile that runs in a vertical pattern rather than completing for the brick patter of the brick.
It s often called subway tile because it was developed for new york city subway stations back in the early 1900s and can still be seen there.
Durable and adaptable it works equally well in traditional and modern settings.
Most subway tiles come in 2 x 4 or 3 x 6 sizes but there are other sizes too.
The herringbone at 90 degrees also draws the eye up and creates visual interest in the space.
Herringbone at 90 degrees.