Style + Advice

Subway tiles originated in the early 1900s when they were placed in the New York’s underground train stations. People were inspired and began using them in their homes, adding it to their kitchens and bathrooms. The original size is 75mm x 150mm, but today most small, rectangular tiles are categorised as subway tiles. We recommend subway tiles as they are versatile and look great in nearly every home and can be laid in interesting ways to give you a beautiful feature tile at a great price point. With that in mind, here we will take you through 12 ways you can lay your subway tiles.

Our first-ever design event, hosted at The Tile Collective Herston and led by the brilliant Eliza Grace Interiors, brought together homeowners, renovators, industry friends and tile lovers for a night dedicated to creativity, inspiration, and truly considered design. And if you missed it, don’t worry — we captured every bit of the magic.

In a saga of renovation redemption, Shane and Naomi emerged victorious in The Tile Collective’s Australia’s Bestest Worstest Bathroom 2023 Competition, clinching the coveted $25,000 renovation prize.

‘Montana’ is a stunning 6-bed, 3-bath family home located in Holland Park; a recently finalised custom home built by Essa Constructions. On 617 square meters of land, blanketed by greenspace in Glindemann Park, this home gives a feeling of serenity and solitude despite its ideal location in the heart of Holland Park.

Innate Developments is a Brisbane-based building company specialising in demolitions and rebuilds. Their expertise in the field comes from 60 years of industry experience and is proven by a recent build in Holland Park West.

Fiteni is a Queensland-based, family-owned home builder & developer, striving to enrich communities through their work. At the heart of their latest endeavour, the Woodbury development at Victoria Point, Fiteni is bringing this vision to life—crafting a vibrant, sustainable community where nature, convenience, and personalised living come together.

Step inside Blanco – a contemporary sanctuary in Coorparoo. Just minutes from Brisbane CBD, these 16 luxury apartments are a modern marvel. Soaked in natural light and with wide open plan structure, each unit illustrates indoor-outdoor living.

Classic Queensland homes are known for their unique styling, with features like high ceilings, VJ walls, and wide verandas that embody Brisbane’s warm, inviting culture. Learn how Ambrose has combined this classic style with modern living...