Five years ago mosaic on mesh was the most popular option for a backsplash accounting four about 75 of installations.
White subway tile with white grout.
You should look at photos of kitchens on houzz with both white and darker grout and see which effect you prefer.
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Now there are endless colors even metallic and glitter are available.
White grout can create a clean look when paired with a white subway tile.
If the tile is bright you should choose something darker.
As a backsplash installer that s all i do i must agree with you that pale grey is indeed the most popular grout colour for standard 3 6 white subway tile.
White subway tile with white grout is neutral.
That is why the combination is easy to match with other home elements including furniture decorations and accessories no matter what the colors are.
Grout for subway tile might seem like a simple choice but there is more to consider than you might imagine.
There are even grout stains so you can change the color if you change your mind.
If it is quite dark select a grout that is brighter than its tone.
But that is a personal aesthetic preference not a design rule.
Subway tile with white grout not only creates a space that s timeless but gives the feeling of lightness.
White subway tile wall with laticrete permacolor platinum grout.