The black grout in this subway tile stands out when paired with black fixtures, finishes, and hardware. A wood ceiling prevents the black and white bathroom from feeling too cold.

There’s no doubt that grout is important when it comes to tile design. But when you also consider the color of the grout in relation to the color of the tile, it becomes part of the aesthetic ...

The tiled areas in our place are two bathrooms and the kitchen backsplash. Our choices are mostly classic with a few modern touches. The contrasting grout color has been added to the guest bathroom ...

Classic subway tiles are just 3-by-6-inch white, glazed ceramic tiles. In kitchen design, they are traditionally installed in a half-offset pattern with white grout, most often adorning the walls ...

Ask Martha Matching grout color with white tiles By Martha Stewar ,January 29, 2014, 6:00 p.m.

It seemed that everyone, at one time, agreed that white subway tile (whether plain, crackled or hand-molded) was the clear, de facto choice for any renovation requiring wall tile.

According to designer Shea McGee, subway tile is a go-to because it pairs easily with so many different styles. “It's also really easy to change the grout color or tile layout to shake things up ...

They gave us their predictions on which new tile trends we'll be seeing in 2018. So read on, tile-lovers! And don't pull the trigger on that subway tile backsplash just yet.