tile envy is big on subway tiles. it's astounding, really, how long we've been loving this traditional look.
well, perhaps the trend doesn't go back this far.
but i was recently wondering why it appeared the trend was anything but waning. unlike some tile has-been's (4 1/4 white tiles, tuscan-styled tiles, accent liners, tumbled stone, you get the drift) the "subway" look just seems to be gaining momentum, daily.
and recently nearly every current design style - craftsman, mid-century, modern, hipster cottage, even hi-wattage luxury - all seem to have their own favored version. today a look at how key designers are reinterpreting, repurposing and re-trending the last decade's version of tile comfort food- into well, tile haute cuisine (i.e., very hot!):
charles de lisle's cool-mod
soho house berlin creates a rough-luxe pairing of subway tile with existing painted brick.
is this hip-provencial, homey-industrial, or tailored-loft?
take your average subway, and put it everywhere!
lanvin explodes through chic glazed bricks at barney's nyc
s. russell groves using thassos white subway tiles- super-luxe
a clé favorite: subway zelliges in a haute (hot!) bath