White walls in a kitchen give a fresh, clean look, but simply painting a wall white is a little dull. Today’s design trends are all about texture, and white subway tiles are a great way to add this.

Back in the 1950’s, coloured, glazed tiles were introduced to some New York City subway stations, particularly in green. For a subtle splash of colour, try adding a pastel green tile splashback to your kitchen.

Love ‘out there’ designs, but don’t want to overpower your home? Glittery, sparkly, shiny subway tiles can create an eye-catching feature wall, adding personality to your kitchen. To create balance, combine a metallic splashback with a monochromatic kitchen design:

Subway tiles aren’t just for the wall – they can be used for flooring, too! Try playing around with the design, perhaps with a quirky herringbone pattern or with an English Double Cross bond.

Subway tiles are a red hot trend right now, and there’s never been a better time to incorporate them into your home, particularly your kitchen. Just like traditional cream coloured appliances, bold patterned wallpaper, and brass accessories and features, subway tiles are making a huge comeback as more and more of us turn our backs on modern, contemporary styles and focus more on classic, vintage design.