This traditional bathroom by four brothers llc via houzz is an excellent example of how you can accent subway tile with a small strip of colored mosaic.
Subway tile with vertical accent strip.
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The classic herringbone pattern just tilted 90 degrees.
In this bathroom designed by arent pyke the white subway tiles take a backseat so the purple marble sky blue paint and yellow tile accents can shine but they still offer some textural.
The herringbone at 90 degrees also draws the eye up and creates visual interest in the space.
Herringbone at 90 degrees.
White beveled subway tile.
It works well for a taller space like a shower to create vertical and horizontal subway tile patterns rather than just one large pattern that can be overwhelming when used in a large and tall space.
Fabulous bathroom features antonina vella dolce vita wallpaper framing beveled mirror over white beadboard washstand as well as drop in bathtub accented with subway tile shower surround and a vertical strip of iridescent accent tile s as well as pink monogrammed shower curtain.
In this case a varied blue tile marks the mid wall separating the light blue paint from the white subway tile.