Marble Subway Tile

We love the latest kitchen backsplash ideas for 2021 and beyond, but sometimes a classic marble subway tile is just what your design needs! These traditional home design elements for a marble subway tile backsplash, shower, fireplace surround, or floor, typically measure 3” x 6”  or occasionally 4” x 12” and come in honed or polished finishes. Whether you’re looking for a white marble tile in timeless Calacatta gold or Bianco Carrara, or want to go to the dark side with black subway tiles like Nero Marquina, we’ve got the best online tile shop for these beautiful natural stone designs!

Some of the most popular choices for a white kitchen backsplash are our Bianco Carrara marble subway tiles! The stone veining in the Italian marble adds a natural texture to a white kitchen tile wall while remaining timeless and elegant. They’re perfect for a casually elegant kitchen with a stunning white marble tile wall. Add a glamorous detail with Calacatta Gold subway tiles in polished or honed finishes to add dramatic gray and gold veins that are hallmarks of this exclusive and luxurious marble! Match with Calacatta Gold slab countertops and find the perfect shade of white paint for your kitchen cabinets to create a gorgeous space to cook and entertain!

Looking for something a little darker? You can’t go wrong with black marble subway tiles in our Nero Marquina - the dramatic white veins are part of the allure of these polished black stones for a modern industrial kitchen or a subway tile bathroom with moody glamour. You can even add a rustic finish with neutral marble tiles in Wooden Beige, or a French country kitchen backsplash with Crema Marfil marble subway tiles for a Provence feel.

If you’re wondering how to install marble subway tile, the possibilities are endless! They can be used in any of the classic subway tile layouts like the running bond or vertical stack bond to minimize grout lines - or you can get creative! Install our Wooden Beige 4” x 12” honed marble tiles like this herringbone backsplash layout to create movement and detail. The wood look stone in these neutral marble tiles was a great complement to the open shelves and modern farmhouse style of the Colorado new build home. You can play around with other subway tile patterns to find the perfect look for your kitchen, bathroom, or marble subway tile shower wall!

Wondering where to install these stunning natural stones to give your home or business the perfect flair? They’re one of the most popular kitchen backsplash wall tiles thanks to the natural beauty and timeless elegance of marble. Simply wipe down white marble subway backsplash tiles regularly to keep cooking splashes from staining, and check out our tips on how to keep marble tiles clean and luminous.

Thanks to their durable nature, you can create a marble subway floor in your home, office, or an upscale dining establishment! They can withstand heavy foot traffic and the grout lines offer a slip-resistant flooring. Create a luxurious spa at home with a walk-in shower with a subway tile wall and floor, and add the perfect gold faucet and fixtures to complement the warm tones. You can also add a tiled fireplace facing with marble subway patterns to give your living room charm and flair. 

One of the biggest influences on the overall appearance and feel of your marble tiles is the grout you choose! Picking a matching grout helps to reduce the lines in your design and creates the appearance of a seamless marble slab kitchen wall or shower design. You can also create a dramatic contrast with a black marble subway tile and bright white grout, or vice versa!

Looking to  add even more detail to your backsplash, shower, or entryway wall? Try an etched marble subway tile to combine the beauty of natural stone with an alluring pattern. Wood grain, dots, even gator print - that’s totally animal friendly - can give your walls a stunning finishing touch or your floors added slip-protection. Give your interior a luxurious design with a beveled edge Calacatta Gold subway tile.

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