Today on Modern Builds, Mike Montgomery is partnering with Rachel Andersen (@randersen) to create a DIY Vertical Subway Tile Backsplash in a small Half Bath. We chose not to use spacers for a really ...

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And while white subway tile is popular and a safe, time-tested choice, it is far from the only one. If you want your backsplash to stand out, tile can add a distinctive texture, finish or pattern.

When designing her own kitchen, she decided to go with a classic subway tile backsplash — with a twist. The tile she chose had a textured, crackled surface. She wrote on her blog, "I ended up going ...