I had wanted white cabinets with white subway tile but my cabinets ended up having a yellow undertone so i went with a light gray subway tile and yes the grout decision took a while but ultimately i matched the grout with the tile for a seamless look.
White subway tile with dark gray grout shower.
Until the 1980s there were only two choices when it came to grout.
Since i did an inset cubby with the same penny hex the grey seemed like the best option.
Grout for subway tile might seem like a simple choice but there is more to consider than you might imagine.
There are even grout stains so you can change the color if you change your mind.
The patterns of the tile start to create a bolder aesthetic for your renovation.
Now there are endless colors even metallic and glitter are available.
If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest.
Sep 17 2020 beautiful ceramic tile can completely change it s complexion with different grout colors.
When using white tile with dark grout when you use dark grout the grout becomes the focus of the tile.
In the bathtub i continued with the same light grey grout with white subway tile.
Many people prefer using white grout with white tiles to make the walls look flawless and united.
Not a different combo than what you show but i love the black.
Contrast grey grout with white tiles looks wonderful especially if you decided to use subway tiles in your shower area.
The grey blends seamlessly.
In the photo below notice how pronounced the octagon tiles appear with dark grout.
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Well appointed gray kitchen features glazed white subway backsplash tiles finished with dark gray grout and framing a stainless steel kitchen hood flanked by black windows mounted above gray shaker cabinets accented with satin nickel pulls and gray granite counters located on either side of a stainless steel oven range placed on oak wood floors.
Even with a simple subway tile pattern going dark with your grout will.
With lighter grout it all blends in and the tile design is harder to view.
I do love the slight contrast but would have been happy with white white too.
Had i been able to do white with white i would have loved the look you chose.
Let opposites attract or keep it neutral colored tile offers yet another decorating aspect to working with the huge variety of ceramic tile s colors shapes and styles.
For this bathroom we recommended doing darker grout in the shower as water rusts white grout so fast.
But before you name it the best solution for your bathroom thinks about a different approach.
The flexibility of grout color for white subway tile backsplash is pretty exquisite and if you crave a lighter space white grout is a great starting point.