Top Designers Weigh in on Subway Tile

“While subway tile is not in my repertoire, I absolutely adore the dynamic and sophisticated herringbone pattern, and it would certainly be my recommended installation pattern for subway tile.”—John D. Eason, interior designer

“For a more traditional or transitional look, stagger. For a more contemporary look, stack or soldier.” —Anne Hepfer, interior designer

“I prefer stack! I love the clean, linear look of stacked tiles.”—Philip Gorrivan, interior designer

“Classic stagger!”—Shawn Henderson, interior designer

“Herringbone is zeitgeisty—really of the moment. It functions almost like art on any surface. I love it in India Mahdavi’s pink room in Sketch [the floor was done by British artist Martin Creed].”—Christiane Lemieux, interior designer