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Designs of Wall Tile for Kitchens

Choosing the finishes for your new kitchen and not sure what’s the best tile to cover the walls?

In this article, we’ll compare 5 types of tiles, with some beautiful photos to inspire you and help you find your favorite.

But tiles aren’t the only possible waterproof material for a backsplash. Read here about other ideas if you’re not sure you want tiles.

It’s essential to coordinate the choice of coverings for walls and floor. If you already know what the flooring will be, you already have a direction to choose the wall covering.

To match a smooth and neutral floor, you can choose a patterned or colored material for the walls. For striking floors, choose a more discreet finishing.

If you haven’t yet decided on the floor, check out our complete guide here.

Now let’s see all the possibilities you have for kitchen tiles.

Square white tile

The most traditional kitchen wall cladding has been a little out of fashion, but it’s back.

The simple square white tile has been recently used in beautiful kitchens, and variations in placement and grouting can make it look more modern.

The pros you already know: price, practicality and clean look. Cons? None, unless you don’t like the retro look and prefer something different.

The tile can be placed only on the backsplash or on all walls, and matches any type of flooring.

Square decorative tiles

If you’re looking for a striking backsplash covering, there are endless designs and colors for simple square tiles.

They are more expensive than the white ones, but you shoudn’t cover a large area with such a vibrant tile anyway, so you won’t end up spending that much.

Rectangular white tiles (subway tiles)

Inspired by London’s subways, brick-shaped ceramics match any flooring and any decor style. As well as square white tiles, they are a great choice to match colored floor tiles.

Compared to the square ones, the disadvantage is they are more expensive.

Depending on the tile size, placement and grout, it can also get really different looks.

Rectangular colored tiles (subway tiles)

Subway tiles are also available in several other colors.

If the floor, countertop and cabinets are neutral, you can put color in the wall covering.

Geometric tiles

Nowadays, square and rectangular are not the only possible formats for tiles. In fact, there are endless shapes, sizes and colors, that can give the backsplash a really original look.

So, which kitchen wall tile is your favorite?

Another important decision is which part of your walls should be covered. If you still haven’t seen our article on kitchen backsplash height, take a look here.