Embrace timeless urban style with TilesDecor's metro tile collection, featuring the classic subway tile design that never goes out of fashion. These versatile rectangular tiles work beautifully in traditional and contemporary settings, perfect for creating clean lines and classic appeal in kitchens, bathrooms, and beyond.
Metro Tiles: Urban Classics That Never Go Out of Style
How do you reinvent a classic format for contemporary British living? Consider metro tiles' journey from practical infrastructure to interior design staple. This transformation demonstrates how functional design becomes beautiful when applied thoughtfully to residential spaces. Surface consistency, edge definition, and dimensional accuracy separate professional-grade tiles from basic options. Quality metro tiles feature precise bevelled edges that create the characteristic shadow lines defining this format. Inferior versions lack these details, resulting in flat, unremarkable installations.
Beyond traditional white, soft neutrals like warm greys and gentle beiges complement British homes' muted natural light. Sage greens and dusty blues reflect current interior colour palettes while maintaining metro tiles' timeless appeal. These contemporary colours work particularly well in period properties where stark white might appear harsh. Their geometric simplicity provides an excellent backdrop for decorative elements like open shelving, pendant lighting, and statement hardware. In kitchens, metro tiles complement both traditional cabinetry and handleless modern units. This versatility explains their enduring popularity across diverse interior styles.
Proper wall preparation prevents lippage that would compromise the clean lines essential to metro tile success. Precise tile spacing maintains consistent grout lines. Professional installers understand how to manage corners, outlets, and terminations to preserve the format's geometric integrity. Creative grouting techniques offer personalization opportunities. Wide grout lines with dark colours create bold grid patterns. Minimal grouting with matching colours provides seamless surfaces. These variations allow individual expression while maintaining the metro format's essential character.
Tiles Decor provides metro tiles suitable for both traditional and contemporary interpretations, supported by technical guidance ensuring successful installation outcomes. Their selection includes various sizes, colours, and finishes to suit different project requirements.
Enjoy free delivery on orders over £299, with express delivery options available for even faster installation.