Apr 10 2018 explore carolyn cicalo s board grey grout on pinterest.
White subway tile herringbone with grey grout.
Since i did an inset cubby with the same penny hex the grey seemed like the best option.
I had wanted white cabinets with white subway tile but my cabinets ended up having a yellow undertone so i went with a light gray subway tile and yes the grout decision took a while but ultimately i matched the grout with the tile for a seamless look.
I do love the slight contrast but would have been happy with white white too.
A little bleach on lighter tile works magic too.
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.
Delorean gray grout with a mosaic backsplash.
Oversize white subway tile with charcoal gray grout.
White grout with a herringbone design.
In the bathtub i continued with the same light grey grout with white subway tile.
Should grout be lighter or darker than tile.
The flexibility of grout color for white subway tile backsplash is pretty exquisite and if you crave a lighter space white grout is a great starting point.
In the example above the white subway tile and gray grout usage are on the wall size backsplash.
You can cover the entire walls with gray subway tiles for a more impactful look.
Besides installing this type of color is often a great move since it blends well with the dirt and dust.
The white grout outlines make the gray subway tiles look beautiful.
The best part about white subway tiles is that if you want to keep the look classic you can simply use a matching grout.
The white subway tile around bathtub had already been installed and grouted in polyblend pewter gray grout from hd when it became obvious my old mosaic tile wouldn t work.
Had i been able to do white with white i would have loved the look you chose.
Grout for subway tile might seem like a simple choice but there is more to consider than you might imagine.
It is a unique one because it does have not only a beveled style but also a herringbone pattern that can bring the look to a different level.
There are even grout stains so you can change the color if you change your mind.
I was going to use the same grout color on all of the walls and the floors.
You can use other decorative elements like colorful kitchen utensils to splash color on the.
Now there are endless colors even metallic and glitter are available.
If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest.
Typically we match grout colors with the tiles unless we re looking for a bold.
Until the 1980s there were only two choices when it came to grout.
It comes down to preference and how much you want your tiles to blend or stand out.