5 REASONS WHY SUBWAY TILES ACTUALLY LOOK GOOD IN ANY ROOM
Subway tiles aren’t limited to the kitchen and bathroom, integrate the trend into other rooms in your home.
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Originally made for New York City’s subway stations, subway tiles have made a significant impact on homes and although this trend is known for making a splash in the kitchen, it isn’t limited to any particular room. These tiles can be incorporated into almost every room in your home and this design trend works to bring multiple levels of texture and dimension to your home in unexpected ways. Subway tiles are great for home renovations because they’re durable, classic and affordable. Let’s take a look at ways you can bring tile patterns into your home.
5. IDEAL FOR KITCHENS
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You probably know by now that a subway tile backsplash is ideal in the kitchen and while we’re still on board with this predictable trend, there are some ways you can make it unique to your home style. Opt-out of the traditional white subway tile backsplash and go for a colored tile like rose pink or blue. We typically see tiled kitchen backsplash fixed between the cabinets and countertops, but you can take it to new heights by installing subway tile from ceiling to floor. Glass subway tile backsplashes and installing the subway tiles vertically instead of horizontally are additional ways to put a unique twist on the trend. If you’re renting, opt for a renter-friendly peel and stick backsplash. Subway tiles make the perfect backdrop for VIGO’s best-selling, industrial-style pull-down kitchen faucet, The Edison.
4. BORN TO BE IN THE BATHROOM
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Tiles are made for the bathroom and subway tiles look especially great in your lavatory. With so many ways to make the trend your own, the bathroom provides a vast amount of surface space for tiles. Wall tiles are essential in your shower, bathtub shower, or shower enclosure and tiling the walls from top to bottom makes your bathroom environment water-ready, easy to clean and more resistant to mold. Keep it clean and classic with white or black tiles and make it stand out with a contrasting grout line color like black. Lean into the look with the VIGO Elan E-Class Frameless Shower Enclosure —the glass shower doors make the perfect window display to showcase beautiful tile work.
3. LIVES IN THE LIVING ROOM
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Tiled elements added in the living room add textural contrast and dimension. You can go all out with a tile accent wall or add tiles in unexpected places like the fireplace. Tiles are an inexpensive way to upgrade your fireplace. A herringbone subway tile backsplash for a mantel, hearth or fireplace surround is a stunning way to incorporate this trend into a cozy or grandiose room in your apartment or house. Tiles can also be installed on the fireplace surround or the wall above it. Get samples before installation and play around with different colors, combinations, and patterns. For renters, a faux tiled mantel is also a small DIY project that makes a huge impact. Subway tiles in the living room add a modern element to your space.
2. DINER-INSPIRED LOOKS FOR THE DINING AREA
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Whether your dining area only gets used during the holidays or it’s a part of your daily routine, subway tiles easily add an updated design element. If your home has an eat-in kitchen and dining area, then a subway tiled wall is optimal as it makes walls easier to clean and provides a restaurant-like eatery ambiance. Aside from making your dine-in area feel food-friendly, it can also reflect light making the space feel more inviting and serene.
1. LEVELS UP THE LAUNDRY ROOM
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The sensibility of subway tiles in the laundry room can be comparable to those in the kitchen and bathroom. The space where you wash clothes is subject to heat, moisture and water, so tiled walls help preserve your home and make the room easy to clean. VIGO’s Edison Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in matte brushed gold is highlighted before a white subway tile backsplash with a white farmhouse sink that gives the washroom a welcoming feel. Peel and stick subway tile backsplash can also be added between countertops and cabinets for renters. A VIGO Matte Stone™ farmhouse kitchen sink is beautiful and exceptionally functional for this utilitarian room. This look will make you look forward to laundry day.
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