Metro tiles

Some might believe that metro tiles have had their day but regardless of this, if you love it, buy it. There are so many settings in which the metro tiles work effortlessly that we think they will always be a great option.

Metro tiles bring sophistication and style to any wall, with a clean contemporary feeling whilst being stylishly retro. The Metro or Subway tile as it’s known is named after its origins of the underground stations of London and New York in the early 1900’s. With the brick like appearance and the practicality of it being easy to clean made it popular for use in prisons and hospitals.

METRO tILES

Moving on from the practicality element the purpose of this tile is now style, used exclusively for walls these tiles can complement a range of design styles from a traditional country cottage to a a modern, contemporary interior. They are ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and conservatories.

No longer limited to the white glossy look, metro tiles come in a huge range of colours and finishes which with the multitude of laying patterns available they can be as bold or as subtle as required. Various sizes are also available with the mini metro but the standard is 20x10cm.

metro tiles

Whilst the white metro is still a very popular choice as it reflects light well around a room, but with so many colours available you shouldn’t be afraid to experiment. Metro tileslook great when a combination of colours are used, black and white paired together can create a sleek monochrome look whereas more vibrant colours will lift a room and add character. Whilst the colour of the tiles is an important choice, the colour of the grout can always impact on the finished look hugely. A dark tile with a white grout will mean that more of a stand out feature is created.

metro tiles

Originally metro tiles were flat for ease of installation but over time they have developed and now the bevelled edge is the more popular option. This look adds depth and texture to a room more than a flat tile which will create an edgy, on-trend effect.

Whilst laying them brick style is the standard process other layout can also work really well with metro tiles such as a herringbone layout where the tiles are interlocked or a chevron pattern. Also suing a base colour with another colour randomly spotted throughout works well.

metro tiles

Due to its ceramic properties, simple design and easy maintenance the metro tiles make a great choice for many rooms throughout the home. If you are looking to balance style and durability then look no further than the metro tile.

 

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