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Subway tiles.

Q: What size is a standard subway tile?

The classic subway is 75x150mm or 100x200mm — a 1:2 brick proportion. Modern variants run from 50x200mm metro to 140x45mm bejmat. The 1:2 ratio is what defines the format; the absolute size is a style choice.

Q: Are subway tiles still in style?

Yes — the 200x100mm gloss white subway is among the most timeless tile choices ever made and continues to suit traditional and contemporary kitchens equally. Bejmat zellige subways and matte coloured subways are the contemporary alternatives.

The classic format that never dates. Gloss white for the timeless splashback, matte for modern restraint, bejmat zellige for handmade character. Brick layouts, vertical stack, herringbone — one tile, a hundred patterns.

147 subway tiles in stockFrom $4/m²Ceramic · porcelain · handmade zellige

Classic & contemporary

From traditional 200×100 gloss to bejmat 140×45 — the full subway spectrum.

Made for splashbacks

Glazed or zellige finishes — wipe clean, heat resistant, designed for wet/cooking zones.

Pattern-flexible

Brick, stack, herringbone, basket weave. The format suits every layout.

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All subway tiles

147 in stock

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About subway tiles

Why subway endures.The 2:1 brick proportion is one of the oldest established tile formats in design — used in subway stations from Paris to New York. It dates well because it isn't trying to be of any era.

Gloss vs matte vs handmade zellige.Gloss reflects light and reads clean; matte reads contemporary and hides marks; bejmat zellige (handmade Moroccan ceramic) brings depth and irregularity that printed tile can't replicate.

Pattern matters as much as the tile. A standard 50% brick offset is the safe default. Vertical stack reads modern. Herringbone adds drama. The same tile in three patterns creates three different rooms.

Ordering guide

Add 10–15% wastage. Brick offset is the standard layout — 10% is fine. Herringbone needs 20%.

Choose grout colour deliberately. White grout disappears into white gloss. A contrasting dark grout (charcoal, espresso) emphasises the brick pattern and is having a moment.

Check the edge. Rectified subways give a 2mm grout joint and a contemporary look. Pillowed/cushion edges read more traditional and need 4–5mm joints.

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Subway tile questions

What size is a standard subway tile?

The classic subway is 75×150mm or 100×200mm — a 1:2 brick proportion. Modern variants run from 50×200mm metro to 140×45mm bejmat. The 1:2 ratio is what defines the format; the absolute size is a style choice.

Are subway tiles still in style?

Yes — the 200×100mm gloss white subway is among the most timeless tile choices ever made and continues to suit traditional and contemporary kitchens equally. Bejmat zellige subways and matte coloured subways are the contemporary alternatives.

What lay pattern looks best with subway tiles?

50% brick offset is the classic. Vertical stack reads modern and stretches the wall vertically. Herringbone adds drama. The same tile in three patterns creates three different rooms — pick the pattern based on the design context, not the tile.

What grout colour works best with white subway tiles?

White grout disappears into white tile for a seamless look. Light grey grout reads neutral and forgiving. Dark grout (charcoal, espresso) emphasises the brick pattern and is having a strong design moment in 2026 — particularly behind cooking zones.

Subway tiles.

147 in stock

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Omnia Grey

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Alchimia Glaciar Pyre White Decor

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Omnia Green

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