Getting a back-splash for your kitchen is a fantastic investment. They protect your walls from splatter and make your kitchen look unique and fabulous. There are several different options of tiles available that are durable, easy to clean and will give your kitchen a nice revamp. Whether you’re going for a modern, classic, or vintage look, you can be sure you’ll have a beautiful kitchen. Check out our picks below.

Colorful Tiles

Blue, yellow, and green tiles made from recycled glass.
Blue, yellow, and green tiles made from recycled glass. Image source: Better Homes & Gardens

These colorful tiles attract attention without stealing the spotlight. Plus, they’re eco-friendly since they’re made from recycled glass.

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Mosaic Tiles

This flower mosaic is a beautiful addition to this kitchen.
This flower mosaic is beautiful addition to this kitchen! Image source: Essence of a Woman

Mosaic tiles can be found in all sorts of materials - glass, stone, wood, ceramic, and plastic. Tiles made from stone are the most common because they’re usually the most budget-friendly and come in a wide variety of colors.

A simpler, but still beautiful mosaic tiles usage.
A simpler, but still beautiful mosaic tiles usage. Image source: Dwelling Gawker

Translucent Tiles

This blue translucent tile backsplash brings a pop of subtle color to this kitchen.
This blue translucent tile back-splash brings a pop of subtle color to this kitchen. Image source: In My Room

If your kitchen has good lighting, translucent tiles will look great! Their shine will brighten your day and their subtle color is a great way to add a pop of color that’s not overwhelming.

Want to change more than just your back-splash? Go to our Kitchen Remodel Ideas and get inspired!

Playful Shape Tiles

These beautiful blue and white playful shapes will lighten up any mood.
These beautiful blue and white playful shapes will lighten up any mood. Image source: Country Living

A perfect choice if you want to have white cabinets in your kitchen - this way you’ll be able to keep it simple and stylish!

Contrasting Grout

Contrasting grout is simple and creates a unique result.
Contrasting grout is simple and creates a unique result. Image source: HGTV

You can have a plain white back-splash and still make it stylish: use a distinct grout color. Gray is generally the most used color.

Did you know that porcelain is actually a type of ceramic tile? The difference is that it’s denser and less porous. It’s also more resistant to water and stains than any other! Find more about it at The Spruce.

Marble at It

The great thing about marble: it never gets boring!
The great thing about marble: it never gets boring! Image source: The DIY Mommy

Marble tiles have the amazing quality of being visually interesting and incredibly classic. They’re also really easy to match to your countertops - which can also be made out of marble.

Check out these Ideas to Upgrade Your Countertops.

Giving It a Fun Touch

A chalkboard backsplash is stylish, fun, and lets you be creative!
A chalkboard back-splash is stylish, fun, and lets you be creative! Image source: Pure Wow

Here is an easy-to-install option with a fun and practical result! You can make a DIY chalkboard back-splash at home with a little chalkboard paint. It’s versatile, beautiful, and can be used as a family message center.

Exposed Brick Back-splash

This rustic kitchen with an exposed brick backsplash is gorgeous!
This rustic kitchen with an exposed brick back-splash is gorgeous! Image source: DigsDigs

If you’re going with a vintage, rustic vibe in your kitchen, an exposed brick back-splash is the go-to option! It can also offer you a modern loft look as well, so either way you can’t go wrong. The only downside is that it might be a bit harder to clean.

Diamond-Shaped

Use diamond-shaped tiles to play with colors.
Use diamond-shaped tiles to play with colors. Image source: DigsDigs

These diamond tiles are a great way to play with color - you can alternate the tile colors or use the same color and contrast it with a darker or lighter grout. Either way, it will look fabulous!

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Getting Creative

A dotted backsplash will certainly be one of a kind!
A dotted back-splash will certainly be one of a kind! Image source: Domino

You came here looking for style, and you got it! These one-of-a-kind circle-shaped tiles look incredible and create a nice ambiance.

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