Subway tile laid in brick pattern. They look like they might be the larger 100 X 200 size ? with a grey grout. Any tile store should be able to help confirm size to give you the same look.

My current kitchen has black subway tiles with white grout and everyone loves them. I bought my house with the existing kitchen and have changed the accent colour of the light shades and accessories from red to green in the last year (photo is pre green!) as I love retro mid bright green. Herb plants and glass containing cut herbs from my garden plus cheap black metal indust chic shelves that house lovely green china items also help soften the tiles. I would ideally change the benchtops from white laminate to med rimu type wood and steel, go for a darker grout for practical reasons and change the cupboards from this grey/dark brown laminate to lighter wood (not scandi white type though - I think is now getting dated and is to me a very cold style and not practical). I have my own style, love colour pops and I would best describe it as eco retro boho industrial chic - eclectic. Go for your style and if its not your forever house - think budget and what will be easy to update. I think subway tiles work well for updating and are classic but perhaps think colour instead of white or black as well and also grouting colour - it makes a difference.

Hi Emma. I'm not sure about shape of tile giving impression room is larger, but I do think large in either shape is the way to go. There are likely Houzz Stories which address this topic if you want to do a search. May I ask which pattern you have in mind for the subways? If there are other tile stores in your area, I urge you to visit them as the advice and helpfulness in the customer service can vary considerably.

Hi There, Tilers will charge anywhere from $55 to $60 to lay subway but you are best to just ring around first they all have very different rates. if you have and niches this will be extra. if you are doing a smaller area like a kitchen splashback they might want a minimum charge they should have a rate for under 3sqm or 5 sqm best ring a few to get a firm rate. Regards Laurie