THE SUBWAY IS NOT LEAVING…. By Nancy Macmillan September 14, 2020 The world of design! Subway tiles are three by six inch rectangular tiles frequently used in kitchens and bathrooms. How did subway tile get its name? The style originated by designers George Heins and Christopher Grant LaFarge in 1904 when designing the interior of the New York City Subway https://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/10/realestate/new-yorks-subway-that-engineering-marvel-also-had-architects.html. The tile is over a one hundred-year-old classic love story. A popular remodeling website details the ideas behind using the newly designed subway tile in New York City https://www.remodelista.com/posts/what-is-subway-tile-facts-tips/. The designers intended the walls to appear bright, clean, and safe as commuters ventured into the new and mysterious underground world of transportation. View HGTV’s perspective at https://www.hgtv.com/design/design-blog/design/subway-tiles-a-love-story. Subway tile is thin, low-fired glazed tile, typically with beveled edges. Although the original NYC subway tile was made of glass, today it can be made of other materials including ceramic, stone and marble. Subway tile remains popular because it has timeless style, and is economical. It blends well with many design styles, is available in unlimited colors, and is relatively simple to install. Subway tile is used in commercial and residential applications. Get creative with your use of subway tiles! Renowned interior designer Tripp Haeisch said, “Designing a home is about giving people spaces to live and allowing them an outlet to express themselves”. You can receive an endless array of samples of subway tile by 10:30 tomorrow morning! Overnight shipping is guaranteed by Materialbank.com https://www.materialbank.com/ , the largest supplier of samples for the interior design professional. Materialbank.com represents over +275 brands of samples for wall tile, flooring, wallpaper, furniture and all of your design requirements. Comments are closed.
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