Mike Montgomery and Rachel Andersen team up to install a vertical subway tile backsplash in a compact half bathroom. This DIY project adds a modern, space-enhancing twist to a classic design.

Half-offset: The classic subway tile pattern in kitchen backsplashes is half-offset. This horizontal pattern is also one of the most popular in brickwork (and is known in masonry as a running bond).

Whether it be a vertical stack offset, a double herringbone, or basketweave, subway tiles can be classic, yet elevated with a fresh arrangement. What Kitchen Tile Trends Are Out in 2024?

Kitchen Murals. Take a page from this mural-filled kitchen in Valenza, Spain. The kitchen, which dates back to the 18th century, shows scenes of daily life depicted on azulejos tiles.

So read on, tile-lovers! And don't pull the trigger on that subway tile backsplash just yet. Tierra y Fuego ... I'm seeing a lot of beautiful options in the gray [and] blue world," he says.

Subway tile has been one of the most popular kitchen backsplashes in recent years. Usually available in a range of materials and prices, the classic shape of subway tiles easily complements lots ...