A farmhouse kitchen features white cabinets and natural hardwood floors. Two lantern-style pendant lights hang above a large center island. A dark gray subway tile backsplash wraps around the kitchen above white countertops decorated with white crockery.
24 Gray Subway Tile Backsplash Features for Your Home
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Published: October 1, 2022
Updated: March 8, 2024
Subway tiles have been a classic look for years because they create the perfect mix of modern and rustic. But if you’re ready to update your kitchen or bathroom, gray subway tiles may be the next look for you. From glazed to natural stone, dark or light, gray tiles can help create contrast and become a statement on their own.
Gray subway tiles are the perfect neutral background for any look you may want to achieve. And while white cabinets are a simple and enduring choice, you can modernize your home further by selecting bright, bold colors, mixed metal hardware, or industrial light fixtures. Get inspired by any one of these exquisite looks we’ve curated here.
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A dark wood hood vent is accessorized with a farmhouse sign, candlesticks, and white crockery with dried flowers. White cabinets frame both sides over a dark gray herringbone subway tile backsplash. Light granite countertops are decorated with a metal jug filled with cotton bolls.
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The back wall of this kitchen features glazed subway tile stretching from the white countertops to the ceiling above gray cabinets. Wood floating shelves are mounted on either side of a modern white hood vent. A large island is placed in the center of the room.
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This modern bathroom has a floating counter with a large stone sink and a black faucet. A rectangular mirror is hung on the gray subway tile bathroom walls with an industrial light fixture illuminating the space. A lower shelf is decorated with a woven basket and folded towel.
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This well-lit kitchen is designed with white shaker-style cabinets and a matching white hood vent above a gas stove. White quartz countertops are accessorized with a wood knife block, a glass jar of kitchen utensils, and a toaster. A light gray subway tile backsplash stretches along the wall where a pot filler is mounted.
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A large shiplap hood vent hangs above a stainless steel oven, and decorated with a large wreath. Light gray glazed subway tiles are features on the backsplash, along with black countertops and white cabinets. A large wood cutting board and black and white jars accessorize the back wall.
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This kitchen nook features light gray painted cabinets and matching countertops. A light gray subway tile wall is hung with wood floating shelves and accessorized with potted plants and white espresso cups. Bottles of wine and an espresso machine are set along the counter.
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A large farmhouse-inspired kitchen is designed with a large island featuring gray cabinets and white countertops. Along the back wall are white cabinets with built-in shelves and a large chalkboard, as well as gray subway tiles framing a large window. Light hardwood floors and a light geometric rug run the length of the room.
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A spacious laundry room is designed with a large gray countertop and white cabinet. Dark gray subway tiles reach from counter to ceiling above woven baskets places along the counter under a white framed window.
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A large kitchen island is decorated with white vases and flowers on a light granite counter. The back wall showcases a gray herringbone subway tile backsplash and white counters. A large white wood vent with wood accent is hung on the wall with a large green wreath.
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Dark gray shaker cabinets are paired with a gray subway tile herringbone pattern kitchen backsplash. The cabinets are topped by a white countertop and finished with a black glass front wine fridge.
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Black spindle back counter stools are arranged under a white kitchen island with beige and gray countertop. The chairs face white kitchen cabinets accented by a subway tile grey kitchen backsplash.
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This kitchen niche features a wood cutting board accessorized with white crockery and glass bottles. A dark gray subway tile backsplash contrasts with the white cabinets and gold cabinet handles.
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This stunning kitchen is designed with off-white shaker-style cabinets and white countertops. Gold cabinet pulls and a white vase with dried flowers decorate the space, along with a modern wood hood vent. Light gray subway tiles stretch from countertops to the ceiling.
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A cozy kitchen is decorated with shiplap and white painted cabinets. Natural brown granite countertops and hardwood floors are featured, along with a round wood kitchen table. A light gray subway tile backsplash stretched along the walls.
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This stunning bathroom showcases a large, modern soaking tub set on a black and white patterned tile floor. A large spherical light fixture hangs from the ceiling above, while natural gray stone subway tile wraps around the built-in niche. A sliding wood farmhouse door separates the bathroom from the bedroom.
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Silver metal framed mirrors hang above a white shelf fitted to a white countertop for stained wood bathroom vanity. The vanity stands next to a gray subway tile shower with glass half wall partition.
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A large center island is prominent in this farmhouse kitchen with Four mid-century modern wooden chairs. Two large glass pendant lights hang from the ceiling above. Along the back wall are white shaker-style cabinets and a natural gray stone subway tile over white countertops.
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A glass and wire pendant light hangs from the ceiling above a large kitchen island. A large silver bowl is set with white flowers and a small potted plant. White cabinets are mounted along the wall with black hardware. Gray subway tile with gray grout runs the length of the wall.
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White flat front kitchen cabinets with white countertop are paired with light gray herringbone backsplash tiles. A stainless steel range hood is fitted between the cabinets above a stainless electric range.
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Grey kitchen backsplash subway tiles are fitted between white kitchen cabinets with gray marble countertop. A beige and blue vintage rug is laid in front of a white apron sink fitted into the cabinets.
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Double stacked white cabinets and a gray subway tile backsplash stretch along the back wall of this kitchen. An industrial metal hood vent and white floating shelves are mounted above the white and grey granite counter tops.
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Wooden cross back bar stools are seated at a white kitchen island with beige and brown countertop. The stools face white kitchen cabinets paired with dark gray kitchen backsplash tiles.
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This farmhouse kitchen features white upper and lower cabinets and dark grey granite countertops. A light gray subway tile backsplash runs along the countertops, which are accessorized with white crockery, potted plant, and a wood cutting board.