Subway Tiles

Natural Stone Subway tiles have come full circle in the hearts and minds of consumers over the last several years and the popularity has exceeded all expectations over the last couple of years. It is clear that from the overwhelming popularity of subway marble tiles in 1x2”, 2x4”, 3x6", 6x12" and 9x18" that rectangles are the new choice for field tile.

In the bathroom installed in a classic brick format, at an angle in a Herringbone style or simply a kitchen backsplash natural subway subway tile offers a timeless addition to any design regardless of what theme you are trying to create. It is the 3x6” format that is noted for gracing the walls of many of the historic homes built in the early 20th century and made was made famous for their prominence in stations in the New York Subway system beginning in 1904. Today in larger 6x12” and 9x18” formats the subway tile is making a name for itself once again.

Carrara subway tile fits into almost any interior design style it has an elegant subtle beauty with smooth textures. Subway tile is at home with the historic look when paired with a hexagonal, octagonal or basketweave floor mosaic tile along with pedestal sinks and claw-foot bathtubs. Equally Carrara marble tile also fits the modern look of a kitchen with Carrara 3x6" Tile on the backsplash coordinated with stainless steel appliances and wood flooring it is a nice addition to any home.