60 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas for Every Style and Budget

Design a Custom Pattern

Design a custom pattern to give your kitchen a one-of-a-kind personality. Erin Williamson Design paired Fireclay brick tile with inset wood to create this distinctive custom backsplash that echoes the roof line of this 1950s A-frame cabin.

"A minimal cooktop keeps the focus on the backsplash," Williamson says, adding that she chose copper plumbing fixtures to complement the wood tones. 

Inject Some Bright Color

Give a white kitchen a jolt of color with bold backsplash tile. Interior designer Ghislaine Viñas energized this contemporary space with a bright orange subway tile backsplash.

Try Playful Terrazzo Tile

Give your kitchen a dose of personality with a terrazzo tile backsplash, like this space from Lisa Gilmore Design. Colors from the tile pattern were picked out to introduce more color accents on the island and bar stools.

Make It Monochromatic

Match your backsplash to your cabinetry to create a seamless feel in a colorful kitchen. This Scandinavian kitchen from Fantastic Frank has an integrated backsplash drenched in a cool shade of blue, but any color would work.

Opt for Modern Graphics

Balance colorful cabinets and wall paint with graphic black-and-white tiles. Dabito at Old Brand New combined a soft geometric black-and-white patterned tile backsplash with shades of sage and coral for an airy modern feel.

Do a Wall-to-Wall Backsplash

Run your backsplash from wall to wall to make an impact. This kitchen from Pluck features a stacked vertical backsplash tiles in a sunny shade of yellow that brightens the space.

Pick a Timeless Pattern

A blue-and-white patterned backsplash will add a decorative note to a streamlined white kitchen. Erin Williamson Design woke up the all-white cabinetry and walls of this modern kitchen with a playful pattern in shades of blue.

Try Peel-and-Stick Tiles

You don't have to spend a lot to transform a run-of-the-mill kitchen into something more personal. A Beautiful Mess used a removable peel-and-stick vinyl backsplash for this budget-friendly kitchen makeover.

Use Shaker-Style Paneling

Create a streamlined feel by matching your backsplash to your base cabinets. Jersey Ice Cream Co. extended blue Shaker-style cabinet doors partially up the wall behind the appliances to create an integrated backsplash that works seamlessly with the woodwork in the kitchen.

Try a Mirrored Backsplash

A mirrored backsplash will create depth and reflect light. This glamorous beach house kitchen from award-winning Australian firm Decus Interiors features a long mirrored backsplash that reflects natural light and highlights the use of wood, stone, and metallics in the open-plan space.

Add Contrast With Copper

Create a rustic chic feel with a hammered copper backsplash, like this space from Jersey Ice Cream Co.. The bright metal finish creates a striking contrast with distressed dark wood walls to create a natural focal point.

Install Metallic Tiles

Choose a metallic backsplash to amplify natural light in a small kitchen. They shimmer and catch the light, particularly in a cooking space with darker cabinetry and fixtures.

Try an Opalescent Finish

Choose an opalescent tile backsplash to add dimension to an all-white kitchen. Jersey Ice Cream Co. paired the gleaming tile with a show-stopping gourmet oven and mixed metal bronze, stainless, and copper accents for a timeless feel.

Use Gold Grout

Finish a tile backsplash with gold grout to add bling to your kitchen. Michelle Berwick Design balanced brass and gold-toned accents throughout this playful midcentury modern-inspired remodel.

Feature Veined Marble

If you love the idea of splashing out on a beautiful stone or marble backsplash but don't want to blow your budget, focus your efforts on the wall behind the stove where most splatters will occur. Jersey Ice Cream Co. paired intricately veined marble with blue-gray paint in this timeless space.

Choose a Neutral Palette

Create a cohesive feel with neutral backsplash tile. Emily Henderson Design alum Velinda Hellen used eco-friendly handmade Mini Star and Cross tiles in two complementary neutral shades from Fireclay Tile to create a focal point in this kitchen design.

Complement a Coastal Design

Complement a coastal kitchen design with a rich blue tile backsplash. Interior designer Tyler Karu ran it from countertop to ceiling behind the stovetop in this Maine beach house to add contrast with wood wall paneling.

Layer Shades of Green

Create a tonal look by combining shades of a single color. This English country space designed by deVOL Kitchens features shades of green on the walls, base cabinets, and glossy backsplash tiles create an earthy, calming atmosphere.

Pick Textural Tiles

A white backsplash doesn't have to be utilitarian or boring. In this kitchen design from Laura Brophy Interiors, gleaming white Moroccan Zellige clay tiles add texture and contrast with the warm woods on the floor, island, cabinetry, and bar stools.

Incorporate Subtle Pattern

Complement contemporary slab cabinetry with an all-white backsplash. Michelle Berwick Design chose a subtle geometric pattern and matching white grout for a seamless look with a hint of texture.

Layer Tile and Stone

Create drama in a small kitchen with a full-wall tile backsplash that functions like an accent wall. Erin Williamson Design added a short stone backsplash around the perimeter that matches countertops to protect the rest of the space.

Add Depth With Black

Add depth to a neutral space with a matte black backsplash. Whittney Parkinson Design paired the dramatic backsplash with warm beige cabinetry and soft white walls for a timeless feel.

Use Versatile Penny Tile

Penny tile is a simple, timeless backsplash choice. This budget-friendly tile is versatile enough to work in a vintage kitchen or with modern white quartz countertops and light wood cabinetry like this space from Charlie Coull Design.

Pair Marble with Dark Walls

Pair a light gray marble backsplash with dark walls for a dramatic contrast, like this Swedish space designed by deVOL Kitchens.

Play with Geometry

Geometric patterns can add a graphic element to any room. Britt Design Studio chose a soft geometric tile backsplash of elongated hexagons laid in a vertical pattern with dark grout in this otherwise neutral kitchen.

Use a Vertical Stack Layout

Stagger vertical tiles to create a slightly off-kilter backsplash layout. Interior designer Tyler Karu added personality to a new build kitchen with deep blue-green tiles offset with thick white grout.

Finish With Beige Grout

When choosing a white or otherwise neutral backsplash, small details matter. In this German schoolhouse kitchen designed by deVOL Kitchens, the simple white tile backsplash is tiled with thick lines of beige grout that soften it and give it a lived-in and elegantly rustic feel that works particularly well in older homes or country-style interiors.

Stagger the Squares

Simple square white tiles with black grout laid in a staggered pattern will add a modern touch to a traditional family kitchen. Decorate the space with vintage accents for a mix of old and new.

Embrace Greige

Complement an earth-toned kitchen with a greige subway tile backsplash. Chelius House of Design chose a large format subway tile backsplash in a shiny greige-colored finish for this open-plan kitchen that complements beige walls and dark wood floors.

Choose a High-Gloss Finish

A high-gloss finish will lighten up black backsplash tiles. Erin Williamson Design paired glossy black subway tiles with black appliances and countertops, stainless steel plumbing fixtures, and light gray paint in this Texas kitchen.

Vary Tile Sizes

Vary the size and shape of your tile layout to add a handmade quality to your kitchen backsplash. In this Victorian English kitchen designed by deVOL Kitchens, the green tile is cut in different sizes that range from squares at the top to smaller rectangular shapes at the bottom.

Preserve History

Respect the historic character of an older home with a heritage tile pattern. Interior designer Tyler Karu decorated this Maine kitchen with a full-wall black-and-white Celtic cross tile up for a dramatic effect.

Frame a Tile Inset

Add a framed tile inset over the stove to create a focal point. Charbonneau Interiors installed a framed herringbone-patterned tile inset above the stove creates subtle variation with the full wall of subway tile.

Paint the Backsplash Tile

Paint a dated backsplash for an easy and budget-friendly DIY project that doesn't require a renovation. A Beautiful Mess upgraded this space with a bright turquoise shade.

Choose Gold Metallic Tile

Make a statement with an unabashedly blingy gold tile backsplash. JLA Designs installed a dramatic textured metallic backsplash above the bar area of this Manhattan apartment open-plan kitchen remodel that looks like rows of stacked gold bars.

Choose a Dramatic Stone

Elevate a simple white kitchen with a dramatic stone slab backsplash. The stormy gray-and-white backsplash in this beach house kitchen renovation from Hannah Tyler Interior Design creates a dramatic focal point in an otherwise neutral-toned open space.

Showcase Shiplap

Rather than sanding down and refinishing the walls of a dated kitchen, consider installing shiplap. Mandi Johnson from A Beautiful Mess covered up a roughly textured kitchen wall with an inexpensive DIY shiplap backsplash that gave the kitchen a fresh, homey feel.

Add Movement With Pattern

Add movement to a neutral kitchen with a graphic pattern. JLA Designs used a cool-toned tile pattern with rounded shapes that contrast with the straight lines of the kitchen and rectangular tile elsewhere in the room.

Opt for Square Tiles

Square tiles are an equally cost-effective alternative to the ubiquity of the rectangular subway tile backsplash. Hannah Tyler Interior Design kept it simple with grayish-white tiles in this kitchen renovation.

Match With Countertops

Match your backsplash and countertops for a seamless look. JLA Designs paired quartz countertops and a matching backsplash to complement pale gray cabinetry finished with brass hardware in this Manhattan kitchen.

Try Geometric Hex Tiles

Hexagon tiles will add some geometry to a modern kitchen. K Shan Design installed a clean, modern white hexagonal tile with dark grout to balance the colorful wallpaper, wall paint, and accessories in this eclectic kitchen renovation.

Try a Herringbone Layout

If your kitchen is blessed with a pantry or bar, using varying but complementary backsplashes can highlight individual zones while working together to create an overall design aesthetic. Kate Marker Interiors used a gray subway tile in a herringbone pattern above a pantry sink to distinguish it from the backsplash in the main kitchen.

Try a Bronze Mirror Finish

A warm bronze mirror tile backsplash will catch light throughout the day and evening, creating an ever-changing and dynamic atmosphere. Leclair Decor laid tiles in a vertical pattern in this dark-toned kitchen remodel.

Use Oversized Subway Tile

Stacked rather than staggered oversized white subway tiles with dark grout will give your kitchen a clean and contemporary feel. Warm wood and golden-toned metal finishes add warmth.

Finish With Dark Grout

Modernize a white penny tile backsplash with black grout. Michelle Berwick Design decorated this black-and-white kitchen with gold accents for a glam feel.

Spotlight Whitewashed Brick

A whitewashed brick backsplash will add a rustic feel to a modern kitchen. Whittney Parkinson Design paired it with Shaker-style cabinetry, stone countertops, and natural wood finishes on the island and flooring.

Install a Backsplash Shelf

Pair your backsplash with a matching shelf to create a seamless modern look. Michelle Berwick Design installed a long stone slab backsplash that creates a display area for a display of plants, art, and accessories.

Add Textural Embossed Tile

Focus on texture rather than color with embossed backsplash tiles. Interior designer Tyler Karu chose a tile backsplash with a raised pattern that adds contrast with the vertical shiplap walls and range hood.

Opt for Kit-Kat Tiles

Slender Japanese Kit-Kat tiles will add subtle pattern to a minimalist backsplash. Cathie Hong Interiors chose a finger tile backsplash to complement this minimalist Japandi-inspired renovation.

Accent With Color

Accent an all-white kitchen with a colorful backsplash. For this Eichler house renovation, Cathie Hong Interiors chose a matte navy blue stacked tile backsplash from Heath Ceramics to adds depth and contrast while remaining neutral.

Do a Full-Wall Backsplash

Create a seamless look with a full-wall backsplash. Desiree Burns Interiors chose white penny tile for the backsplash of this apartment kitchen that is visible from the living room.

Score Some Vintage Tiles

Decorate a modern farmhouse kitchen backsplash with tin ceiling tiles. My 100 Year Old Home tiled this Texas kitchen backsplash with vintage tin ceiling tiles and hung a flower market sign on the front to add some homey charm.

Skip the Grout Lines

If you prefer a solid backdrop without tile or grout lines, but don't want to splash out for stone, opt for a monochromatic backsplash. Choose concrete or another matte finish, like this earthy neutral-toned backsplash from Jenn Pablo Studio.

Treat Stone Like Art

Treat your backsplash like a work of abstract art with a stone slab that features dramatic veining. The stone backsplash in this English cottage-inspired kitchen from Whittney Parkinson Design looks like a piece of abstract art or a photograph of bare branches.

Opt for Marble Subway Tile

Marble subway tile is more affordable than a slab of stone. Blogger Ursula Carmona of Homemade by Carmona renovated the eat-in kitchen in her contemporary cottage-style guesthouse with a marble subway tile backsplash that complements the neutral space.

Choose a Pantry Accent Tile

If your pantry is visible from the main kitchen and dining area, choose a backsplash in a contrasting tile. Mindy Gayer Design Co. chose a square black tile to set the pantry backsplash apart from the all-white main kitchen backsplash.

Stay Clean as a Bone

Break up the lines of the two- tone cabinetry, countertops, and floating shelves with a herringbone tile backsplash. Cathie Hong Interiors chose crowd-pleasing matte white subway tile for this clean and contemporary family kitchen.

Try a Window Backsplash

Swap a backsplash for a large window in a large kitchen with a view, like this light-flooded space from Kate Marker Interiors.

Mix Cool and Warm Tones

Frame an inset backsplash like a piece of art with paint that is a few shades darker and warmer. In this space from deVOL Kitchens, a cool light gray stone backsplash comes alive when surrounded by warm creamy paint.

Double Space With Mirror

Double the perception of space with a mirrored backsplash. Interior designer Maite Granda installed a plain mirrored backsplash that breaks up a wall of white cabinetry in this Florida kitchen.