Quickly upgrade the look of your bathroom with these subway tile ideas that make a statement.

They have the advantage of being relativelyeasy to clean, budget-friendly, and also simple to install.

These are our best subway tile bathroom ideas.

Large bathroom subway tile

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Almost any color scheme will pair well with white!

The warm brown vanity and framed mirror tie in the veining in the marble and hues in the backsplash.

When paired with a busy pattern, subway tile acts as a blank canvas to rest your eyes.

Bathroom with bold wallpaper and subway tile

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Classic Subway Tile Bathroom Design

Werner Straube

Nothing is more classic than ablack-and-white color scheme.

Keep your subway tile looking crisp with bathroom fixtures and decor to match.

The tile in this bathroom embodies several of those traits, creating amemorable shower surround.

Bathroom shower subway tile

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Agreige finishon these glazed bathroom subway tiles adds a contemporary edge around a traditional freestanding tub.

White tile on the bathroom floor keeps the room grounded and timeless.

In this bathroom, the white subway tile is a supporting player.

Herringbone bathroom subway tile

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Black floor tile adds contrast that ties into the dark grout of the wall tile for added interest.

The neutral color and pattern allow you to add accent tiles for color and impact.

Timeless Bathroom Tile

The walls of this bathroom are clad in traditionally dimensioned and colored subway tiles.

Bathroom black subway tile

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Subway Tile Shower Surround

Inherently simple, subway tiles make a statement when applied en masse.

The reliable water resistance of properly installed tile also protects the walls of the shower from moisture damage.

The small lamp is a cozy accent.

patterned tile floor and subway tile shower

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Wood Backsplash Accents

Jean Allsopp

Addedwood trimbreaks up the simple subway tile backsplash in this space.

In thisopulent shower retreat, marble subway tiles climb to the ceiling, accented with a thick border tile.

Multicolor Subway Tiles

John Granen

Dont limit yourself to just one color for subway tiles.

white tiled shower and bath combo

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This design blends white, blue, and shades of green to create an attractive, eye-catching pattern.

When paired withlight blue wallsand a darker wood vanity, the effect is a subtle tropical oasis.

Blue Bathroom Tiles

Not all subway tiles have to be white.

Bathroom subway tile with contrasting grout

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This small space makes a big design statement by combining diamond-shaped tiles with striped subway tile and wallpaper.

Use towels as decorative items by being thoughtful about their details.

Bathroom white subway tile

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subway tile bathroom drawer storage trough sink

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gray bathroom tile walls with white bathtub

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Bathroom artwork

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Modern farmhouse bathroom

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Glass shower with subway tile

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Bathroom dog wallpaper

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Bathroom backsplash

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Pattern bathroom tile

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Vertical bathroom subway tile

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Bathroom with contrasting color and subway tile

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Mixed bathroom tile

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white subway tile bathroom clawfoot tub

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White Subway Tile

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Rustic farmhouse bathroom

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Neutral bathroom vanity

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Bathroom mixed subway tile

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elegant marble shower with white and grey accents

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A-frame shower

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Bathroom subway and hexagon tile

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Large bathroom with marble pillar and subway tile

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Bathtub subway tile

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Multicolor bathroom subway tile

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Blue bathroom subway tile

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Farmhouse style bathroom

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Striped bathroom subway tile

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kids bathroom wallpaper

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