For example using a contrasting grout color with a plain simple tile helps the overall design come to life such as the contemporary look of classic white subway tiles with dark gray grout.
Marble subway tile light grout or dark grout.
The light gray is also a fine choice but keep in mind that it will darken and maybe not match the tile color quite as well over time.
I went with a light grey.
Our granite is a warm colour but i wanted the grout to compliment the white tiles with a hint of grey so the granite was the star.
Grout for subway tile might seem like a simple choice but there is more to consider than you might imagine.
The grey blends seamlessly.
The white was too stark for my taste.
White grout is a risk in bathrooms though as everyone mentions.
Contrasting grout color would help to make the floor design such as geometric tile layouts and patterns stand out.
In my bathroom i chose marble penny hex tile.
We re clean cooks so we decided not to seal the grout based on some advice we got here on gw as well as other research.
If you want a more contemporary take using classic white subway tiles gray grout is the answer.
I had wanted white cabinets with white subway tile but my cabinets ended up having a yellow undertone so i went with a light gray subway tile and yes the grout decision took a while but ultimately i matched the grout with the tile for a seamless look.
There are even grout stains so you can change the color if you change your mind.
I do love the slight contrast but would have been happy with white white too.
As in this kitchen below when paired with a darker tile light grout picks up the colors of the natural stone countertops and backsplashes creating a cohesive and beautiful look.
Use a non sanded grout to protect both the marble and the grout from discoloring too much.
Now there are endless colors even metallic and glitter are available.
Until the 1980s there were only two choices when it came to grout.
Light gray kitchen accented with gray wash wood floors boasts light gray shaker cabinets donning oil rubbed bronze hardware and a white marble countertop holding a farmhouse sink with a copper gooseneck faucet beneath stacked wooden shelves flanked by gray upper cabinets mounted on a white subway tile backsplash contrasted with dark grout.
In the bathtub i continued with the same light grey grout with white subway tile.
This probably won t be the popular opinion but we did white grout with our white subway tile.