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<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto: James Bombales, design by Claire Jefford<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The struggle to save money on home renovations without being labeled \u201cbasic\u201d is real.\u00a0 Yes, I am referring to subway tile \u2014 that versatile, affordable, now-ubiquitous wall covering. Its most classic form is rectangular and ceramic, measuring three by six inches. But these days, there are endless sizes, colors, glazes and materials to choose from. If you\u2019re drawn to the wallet-friendly price or timeless appeal of subway tile, but don\u2019t want your kitchen backsplash to look like everyone else\u2019s, consider one of these inventive layout ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n Photo:\u00a01111lightlane\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0artplusvie\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0noellebeckerstudio\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0oursouthwestnest\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0sarahshermansamuel\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0triciavaughn\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0katiepritchard\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0roseontherow\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Photo:\u00a0semihandmade\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n1. Vertical\u00a0running bond<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n2. Diagonal\u00a0running bond<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n3. Horizontal stacked<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n4. Vertical stacked<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n5.\u00a0Crosshatch<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n6. Basketweave<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n7. Traditional herringbone<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n8. Double herringbone<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n9.\u00a0Diagonal\u00a0herringbone<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n10. Step ladder (aka 90-degree herringbone)<\/strong><\/h2>\n