A gentleman waiting for his train at the Queensway Station circa 1890
Photograph thanks to Pinterest
Over 100 years later we can achieve the same look in a contemporary setting using our Town & Country, White Glazed tiles as you see here.
Tile: Town & Country, White Glazed
Subway tiles have been used at The Grove, Narbeth they have cleverly used the subway style tile to create a beautiful backdrop to this Victorian style bathroom.
Nowadays the texture and colour of these wonderful subway tiles vary significantly. We can mix and match and put together a myriad of colour combinations. Designers are also beginning to experiment with different tile layouts to achieve a host of beautiful effects using the subway tile.
#1 Kitchen subways laid in the conventional brick effect style
Tile: Town & Country, White matt
Here, subway tiles are used in a country house setting. Town & Country Crackle glazed tiles come in soft shades and neutrals that make for the most delicate tiled finish.
Tile: Town & Country, Olive and White
Cottage Kitchens
Tile: Lava Brick, Aqua
#2 Kitchen subways laid using a herringbone style
Photograph thanks to buildhercollective.com.au
#3 Bathroom subways
Subway tiles laid vertically and diagonally to add a varied aesthetic appeal. The Lava Brick here is minimalist, with satin to matt glazes and the option for a pop of colour. The creative versatility of the Lava tile leaves kitchen and bathroom walls open to a traditional feeling in an urbanised space.
Tile: Lava Brick, Green
Tile: Lava Brick, Blue & White
#3 Various layouts with this versatile tile
Subway tiles in a vertically stacked layout
Tile: Town & Country, White Glazed
Tile: Lava Brick, Black
Tile: Lava Brick, Grey
Subway tiles set in herringbone layout
Tile: Lava Brick, Cream
Photographs thanks to buildhercollective.com.au
The Reminiscent White tile is a slightly distressed, highly glazed wall tile. This plain coloured tile with its delicate texture has been laid with vertical and horizontal lines.
Tile: Reminiscent, Pearl
#4 Tile ranges at BAKED with a more decorative theme.
Tile: Embossed, Fig Black
Rustic, decorative and nostalgic, our Embossed range comes in a palette of seven fabulously muted, moody colours.
Tile: Souk, Turquoise
Shade variations and intentional imperfections add great character to this Moroccan-inspired range that’s perfect for making a design statement in bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces.
I think you'll agree that any area of the 21st century home can benefit from subway tiles – from kitchens and bathrooms to utility rooms, mud rooms and hallways. They can achieve period charm in an older property but can also look bang-on trend in a modern home too. They are practical, timeless and work in interiors of all descriptions.
The tiles you showcased are really awesome. Classy and down right artistic. Really great designs. meldurat tiling
Could you tell me please the delivery time for Stone Concept in natural sand 60 × 120?
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