These kitchen backsplash ideas are gorgeous and practical to have for your kitchen!
Thinking of adding a useful yet stylish element to your kitchen? What you need is a kitchen backsplash. Not only will it be practical for being resistant to any substance that splashes onto your walls, but it also sets the tone for your kitchen decor, whether you want a pop of color, texture, or a luxury feel!
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After diving into different kinds of backsplashes, I decided to combine 10 kitchen backsplash ideas that I’m obsessed with and share them all here! Hopefully these inspire you for your own kitchen backsplash!
10 Stunning Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
1. Zellige Tiles
Zellige tiles look absolutely gorgeous and will add a more layered look to your kitchen! They’re a handcrafted, traditional style of terracotta tiles originating from the Fez region in Morocco. The handmade, imperfect look is absolutely perfect if you’re going for a boho or organic kitchen interior.
If you have deep greens in your kitchen or charcoal cabinets, these pair amazingly with darker-toned zellige tiles. If you have a paler kitchen, go for lighter-toned zellige tiles. And if you want a more bespoke feel, stack the tiles both vertically and horizontally!
2. Herringbone Tiles
When it comes to kitchen backsplashes, I’ve noticed that herringbone is very much a “love it or hate it” kind of option; there’s almost never any in between! Despite its polarizing nature, I definitely think it gives a sense of calm and elegance to a kitchen.
The key to making herringbone tiles work is to have neutral or plain tones that are all the same color tiles instead of having loud colors or glossy finishes that will make it look busy.
3. Stone Tiles
A stone backsplash adds a lovely natural charm to a kitchen. Its earthy feel adds a nice texture too, almost making it cozy.
4. Vertically Stacked Narrow Tiles
I love how sleek and clean vertically stacked narrow tiles look. It adds extra height to your kitchen and a touch of modernity, all while looking sophisticated!
5. Stainless Steel
For practicality, a stainless steel kitchen backsplash is great! They’re super easy to keep clean and won’t crack or discolor. Not only are they practical, but they also make your kitchen decor look cohesive and sophisticated, especially if you have other stainless steel items in your kitchen.
This is the perfect choice if you’re going for an industrial look for your kitchen.
6. Terrazzo Tiles
Terrazzo tiles add so much fun and personality and are great for a contemporary or minimalist kitchen! Keep in mind that to avoid pattern clashing, make sure the rest of your kitchen interior is neutral.
7. Square 4×4 Tiles
This backsplash idea is a pretty common choice that you can’t really go wrong with aesthetically; it will add some charm and personality to your kitchen! To make sure it matches the rest of your space, keep your color choice softer than your kitchen cabinets or in the same color family.
8. Checkered Tiles
Checkered tiles add the ultimate fun and retro vibes to a kitchen. They’re bold, exciting, and there are so many different colorways to choose from that will make your kitchen interior super eye-catching!
9. Scalloped Tiles
Scalloped tiles give me mermaid vibes, and I definitely feel like if you’re gonna pick this choice, you gotta follow through with the oceanic theme with a blue colorway. But other colorways also look cool, too. Overall, they add a lovely sense of calm and fluidity to a kitchen, as well as a touch of elegance!
10. Hexagon Tiles
This fun, honeycomb pattern is a fun geometric choice for a kitchen backsplash. If you do go for this backsplash idea, avoid the hex tiles with “natural” edges to avoid looking gimmicky. Instead, go for a fresh design to keep your kitchen looking stylish and modern!
