Goodbye subway tiles, every stylish kitchen and bathroom has replaced rectangles with squares – I am on board, as are many interior designers

A pink kitchen with a pink square tiles backsplash.

Tiles can make or break your design scheme. Whether it's a bathroom or a kitchen, the style, layout, and color of your tiles will change the way your scheme looks, so it's important to make the right choice.

While subway tiles have long been the favorite, they are being replaced by a smaller, more retro-inspired alternative. 2025 is the year of the square, with tile ideas taking on a more symmetrical form, and designers are totally here for it.