The biggest difference between subway tile and herringbone is the stylistic properties that both have to offer. Think about the aesthetic you want to achieve with your kitchen backsplash.

Gone are the days of austere white kitchens and with them, the calling card of the farmhouse-style era, subway tile. “Subway ...

Homeowners with more contemporary taste might position the tiles vertically rather than horizontally or run smaller vertical subway tiles above the cooktop and cover the rest of the kitchen walls in ...

Stacked: A stacked pattern draws the eye to the uniformity of the tile. This pattern leans more contemporary and creates clear, uninterrupted lines across your backsplash.

These tiles also aren’t cheap. At a Home Depot, Smart Tiles’ Oslo white vinyl tiles, which look like white subway tiles, were recently $32.98 for two pieces, each about 23 inches wide and 11 ...

But believe it or not, the rich green Heath ceramic Half Hex Stack tiles in this Brooklyn townhouse kitchen were once humdrum developer-installed white subway tile.

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 ...

The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a straight-stacked subway tile backsplash, and white Shaker-style cabinets. Under the kitchen counter is the studio’s in-unit washer and dryer..

Subway tiles, right, provide a classic look. Photo by Agnieszka Jakubowicz, courtesy Harrell Design + Build. Backsplashes may only cover a small portion of a kitchen or bath, but they can have a ...