Subway Tiles

3x6 inches. It is still the most ordered size here, though 2x8, 3x12 and 4x12 have taken over in newer kitchens because the longer brick reads more current.

White or off white grout keeps the wall calm and makes the field read as one surface. A grey or black grout draws the grid and suits a graphic, more industrial kitchen. Pick the grout with the tile in hand, not from a screen.

Zellige is handmade Moroccan tile, usually in a similar brick shape, with an uneven glazed face and visible colour variation. It reads much livelier than a machine made ceramic subway and it costs more to install because every piece is slightly different.

Yes. Ceramic, porcelain, glass and sealed marble subway all work on shower walls. Keep the tile rated for wall use and use a proper waterproofing membrane behind it.