23. Subway Tiles With Dark Grouting
Year of Popularity: 2010s/2020s
Est. Cost: $5-$35 per square foot* Subway tiles popped up a few years ago as the latest must-have in kitchen and bathroom tiling. The white tiles with dark grouting certainly encapsulated the industrial-chic aesthetic, but was it a wise investment for homeowners?
Metro Tiles With Dark Grouting ©LaineN /
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Not exactly. Some trends are designed to last a lifetime, but that’s not the case with this fad. Love for subway tiles has already begun to wane, meaning that when it comes to adding value, this tiling option falls much too short of the bar.