Inspiring ways to use subway tiles

Sometimes the simplicity of subway tiles really makes me happy. They are simple, can be dressed up or dressed down, and always budget friendly. They are also a classic... but I'm interested to see what you think about them! Would you put subway tiles in your home?

GORGEOUS.
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via Pinterest via The Kitchn

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Getting neutrals right

A room in neutrals can be a beautiful, restful thing.  Done wrong and your left with an overly vanilla and drab eyesore.

Here are neutrals that have it right:

The black drapery hardware, iron canopy bed, and thick black frame all add just enough contrast to create some depth in the space.

Leopard or other animal patterns are a way to do neutral but still add a lot of interest.

Mixing textures is another surefire way to add dimension to a space that has a lot of color in the same value.

Another example of mixing texture - the sisal, metal console table, iron lamp, and wood chests.  If all of these pieces were in wood, you can imagine how the space might look more drab.

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Pure kitchen bliss...

I'm just gushing over these kitchens...

white subway tiles...classic but never boring...
via Lonny Mag

Wow...never seen a counter curve around the windows like that
via House Beautiful

This kitchen has classic good looks but the rug really makes it great for me...
via High Gloss Magazine

Great island with all that storage...

2 images above via Eric Roth Photography

amazing fireplace..

2 images above via Elle Decor

Another clean and classic beauty
via Adore Home Mag

So, tomorrow morning I am flying back to the states after living/working in Spain for the last 4 months, so I won't be posting -- have a great weekend!