For example our friend sarah over at ugly duckling house used handcrafted subway tiles and did a great job on her shower.
Subway tile shower wall.
Shower wall panels combine elegance and durability that will last a lifetime.
Just like what you can see in the image the tile looks great on the bathroom wall.
This pattern is a more modern look and therefore works well with full tile walls like in a bathroom or as a statement wall in the kitchen or by the hood.
Panels coordinate beautifully with swan vanities and bathtub.
Defined by their pop out appeal against an otherwise white brick like backdrop subway tiles spruce up any interior space with a refreshingly unforced hipness.
And the black marble floor makes the tiles on the wall become the focal point.
In this shower we used 4 x12 subway tiles but the basic principles are the same for smaller tiles.
On the contrary subway tiling has gained a loyal following amongst the design world s elite with showers everywhere sporting the retro array reminiscent of the metro s golden age.
Stmk72 3662 36 x 62 x 72 subway tile bath wall bath kit.
Enigma x 56 to 60 in.
Frameless sliding shower door in stainless steel with clear glass and handle.
Option 3 fiberglass wall panels if your budget is small and you have a standard sized tub or shower fiberglass panels are a sound choice.
How we started the main shower wall.
3 piece solid surface subway tile easy up adhesive alcove shower surround in white 1 099 00.
Frameless sliding shower door in brushed stainless steel.
4 piece glue up alcove shower wall in white subway tile.
These wall panels are 3 8 thick not difficult to cut and come in smooth subway tile and stone tile looks for the appearance of real tile without grout joint maintenance.
Mediterranean subway tile shower.
If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest.
Create a visually interesting shower wall by using the vertically stacked subway tile pattern but then offset the rows.
Our first example is a traditional classic white subway tile with contrasting dark grout by spivey architects via houzz this beautiful bathroom features a full subway tile wall in the shower as well as a half wall as a backsplash behind the door.
Here is an easy way to set your 1st row and the rest going up your wall then lastly the first row is set.
With tiles wall it also can protect the wall from water splash which also can prevent mold to form.
I explain why this method works soooo easy.