@historichomerow restored the bathroom in this 1914 cottage with new but historically accurate black and white hex tiles. Mosaic patterns and colors are limitless with these tiny tiles.

Common features were porcelain hex-tile floors, a wainscot of white subway tile and, of course, the aforementioned iconic tub. The wainscot would usually be topped by a border of ornate tile with ...

"For instance, they want flat hex tiles, but instead of black and white, we'll see more modern color combos like blues and grays." To bring an authentic Old World feel to a home in Brooklyn's Park ...

The early 1900s were markedly utilitarian, and restrooms forewent color for a clean, monotone look—think subway tiles and classic black-and-white hexagonal flower tile floors. Incidentally ...