Finding the perfect backsplash tile for your kitchen is worth the time and effort. Kitchen backsplash tile is like functional art for one of the most important and frequently used rooms in your home. The right kitchen backsplash tile will complement the color of your cabinets and countertops and tie together your overall kitchen design. The best kitchen backsplash tile will also be easy to install, clean, and maintain.
Kitchen backsplash tiles are available in a variety of materials, colors, and designs. So it can be overwhelming to try to choose an attractive and functional tile backsplash for your kitchen and/or butler’s pantry. That’s why we put together a visual guide of beautiful, high-quality kitchen backsplash tiles that can enhance your kitchen design.
Some of our favorite kitchen backsplash tile ideas to inspire your own designs in 2025:
Subway Tile Backsplash Ideas for Kitchen
A subway tile kitchen backsplash is never a bad idea! Subway tile provides a classic look that’s widely appealing and never goes out of style. Best of all, subway tile is available in a variety of sizes, colors, and materials, making it easy to create beautiful layout patterns and complement your cabinets and other fixtures and decor. Marble, glass, porcelain, and ceramic subway tile backsplash ideas for 2025 include:
25. Carrara Venato Marble 2x4 Beveled Brick Subway Tile
Polished Carrara Venato white-and-gray marble subway tile provides a timeless, upscale look that pairs well with dark brown or olive green cabinets, cream or white cabinets, and gray cabinets and countertops. Bevel edge marble adds subtle depth and dimension to an understated yet sophisticated subway tile kitchen backsplash design.
24. Emerald Green 3x11 Porcelain Distressed Subway Tile
An earthy green tile backsplash is on-trend for 2025. If you are planning a moody or organic modern kitchen design this year, you may want to opt for this stunning zellige look emerald green subway tile backsplash. Our customers love the ample variation and character of this rustic Spanish distressed green porcelain subway tile.
23. Taupe Glass 3x12 Subway Tile
Taupe glass subway tile is one of our favorite neutral color kitchen tile backsplash ideas. Inexpensive, durable, and easy-to-clean glossy taupe glass brick can be used in all kinds of inventive subway tile layouts! Mix and match taupe subway tile with brown glass accent tiles to create a fun, contemporary look that pairs well with brown and beige speckled stone countertops and dark sage green kitchen cabinets.
22. Bright White Ceramic 3x10 Subway Tile with Matte Finish
White subway tile is a timeless kitchen backsplash option that complements nearly any type of kitchen design. To create a slightly more contemporary look, choose matte finish white ceramic brick tile in a vertical stack pattern. Choosing long 3x10 or 3x12 subway tile for your kitchen backsplash can also help create a sleek, updated look.
Luxury Kitchen Mosaic Tile Backsplash Ideas
Quality marble mosaic tiles featuring vivid colors and intricate patterns can help turn a tile backsplash into the focal point of your kitchen. Some of the best luxury marble mosaic tile backsplash ideas for high-end kitchen designs:
21. Carrara Bianco Marble and Antique Mirror Glass Waterjet Mosaic Tile in Bellagio
Bellagio is a luxe waterjet cut mosaic tile that’s perfect for a stove backsplash or kitchen tile feature wall. This stunning mosaic tile features Italian Bianco Carrara marble and antique mirror glass.
20. Carrara Bianco and White Thassos Marble Waterjet Mosaic Tile in Bellagio
Looking for an elegant natural stone tile backsplash you’ll enjoy looking at for years to come? Our bestselling Bellagio pattern waterjet mosaic tile is also available in premium Bianco Carrara marble from Italy and White Thassos marble quarried in Greece.
19. Ming Green Marble Tile Mosaic in 1" Penny Rounds - Polished
A kitchen with all-black appliances can still appear warm, elegant, and inviting. Recreate the look of this beautiful classic contemporary kitchen remodel with a green, white, and black color scheme:
• 1" penny rounds mosaic tile backsplash in polished Ming Green marble.
• The paint on the cabinets is Sherwin Williams Retreat; the wall color is Sherwin Williams Spare White; and the countertops are Verde Butterfly granite.
18. White Thassos and Nero Black Marble Flower Petal Pattern Waterjet Mosaic Tile
A black and white kitchen tile backsplash is ideal for modern kitchen designs. Black and white marble mosaic tiles can also be used to complement white or black appliances, black stone countertops, or dark gray/black cabinets.
17. White Thassos and Bianco Carrara Marble Waterjet Mosaic Tile in Ballet Ribbon
This premium white-and-gray marble mosaic tile will add beauty and elegance to any kitchen design. Ballet Ribbon is especially ideal for transitional and farmhouse chic style kitchens.
Kitchen Backsplash Tile Ideas with Wood Cabinets
Wood kitchen cabinets and wood tone cabinets are expected to remain popular in 2025. While lighter oak and maple cabinets were favored by kitchen remodelers over the past few years, dark wood cabinetry is expected to rise in popularity this year. Some tile backsplash ideas for wood cabinets include:
16. Calacatta Marble with Gold Metal Waterjet Mosaic Tile in Golden Chevron
This marble and metallic chevron mosaic tile looks amazing when paired with light brown wood cabinets. The golden chandelier and metallic accent in the mosaic backsplash add warmth and sophistication to this handsome upscale contemporary kitchen design.
15. Calacatta Gold Marble Waterjet Mosaic Tile in 3" Arabesque Lanterns
Calacatta Gold marble, with its ivory white base and grey-to-gold veining, is a beautiful backsplash tile idea for rich wood cabinets. We love how the gold streaks in this exquisite marble variety accentuate the warm wood cabinets of this cozy kitchen design.
14. Carrara Venato Marble and Antique Mirror Glass Arabesque Mosaic Tile
This marble and antique mirror lantern mosaic tile makes an eye-catching kitchen feature tile or glamorous butler’s pantry backsplash. We think this mosaic is stunning when paired with whitewashed white oak cabinets.
Ceramic Kitchen Tile Backsplash Ideas
Available in a wide range of stunning colors and designs, ceramic tiles are a popular kitchen tile backsplash option. Many ceramic tiles have a handmade look that’s ideal for traditional and transitional kitchen designs. Popular types of ceramic tiles for kitchen backsplash and walls include glazed ceramic tiles as well as terracotta and zellige tiles. Some of our favorite ceramic tile backsplash ideas for kitchens include:
13. Glossy Ceramic Dark Navy Blue Leaf Mosaic Tile
Achieve a calming, organic look in your kitchen with a leaf-shaped mosaic tile in deep blue or green. A leaf shaped or chevron tile backsplash is often used to add movement and flow to a kitchen design.
12. Matte Kale Green 4x4 Terracotta Ceramic Backsplash Tile
This matte finish terracotta look ceramic square tile is available in four colorways: earthy green, red, orange, and white. Finish your backsplash design with matching bullnose trim.
11. Glossy White Ceramic 2.5x5" Subway Mosaic Tile Backsplash
According to the latest Houzz U.S. Kitchen Trends Study, white is by far the most popular kitchen backsplash color. That’s because it provides a clean, neutral look that suits any color scheme. A glossy white subway tile kitchen backsplash provides a fresh, inviting look that never looks dated. Choosing a glossy white ceramic subway tile backsplash with subtle gray and beige undertones will complement cream or beige color countertops or cabinets and add warmth to your kitchen design.
Kitchen Tile Backsplash Ideas with White Cabinets
White kitchen cabinets are more popular than any other color. In fact, according to Houzz, 46% of renovating homeowners choose white kitchen cabinets. White and gray are popular backsplash tile colors for white kitchen cabinets. Some of our favorite kitchen tile backsplash ideas for white cabinets in 2025:
10. Carrara Venato Marble Mosaic Tile - 1x6" Long Herringbone
Lifestyle blogger Trisha Le chose beautiful polished white Carrara Venato marble with soft grey veining for her first home in Dallas, Texas. A white-and-gray marble herringbone tile backsplash provides a clean, upscale look when paired with off-white cabinets and brass fixtures.
9. Floating Lantern Star White Marble and Mother of Pearl Waterjet Mosaic Tile
A luxury mosaic tile featuring milk-white marble and shimmering mother of pearl is the perfect backsplash for cream or white kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
8. Venato White Marble & Mother of Pearl Outline Picket Tile
This white and gray marble picket tile with mother of pearl accent perfectly complements the beautiful antique white cabinets in this contemporary kitchen.
Kitchen Backsplash Ideas for Gray Cabinets
Gray is a popular neutral color for kitchen cabinets. Backsplash colors that pair well with gray cabinets include white, light or dark grey, and blue-gray. Backsplash tiles with metallic accents can add warmth to cool gray tone cabinets.
7. Calacatta Gold Marble with Gold Metal Waterjet Mosaic in Golden Picket
This luxury marble picket tile with gold metallic accent is an eye-catching kitchen backsplash idea for 2025. Calacatta Gold marble features an ivory base and veins of gray and gold, which adds warmth to gray kitchen cabinets. The bold gold metallic accent adds shimmer and shine to this backsplash design. And the elongated hexagon shape of the mosaic creates a sense of movement to draw your eye upwards.
6. White Thassos and Bianco Carrara Marble Waterjet Mosaic Tile in Arabesque Marrakech
A classic white-and-gray marble mosaic tile is a timeless choice for light gray kitchen cabinets! Arabesque Marrakech is an elegant arabesque lantern tile that can be used for backsplash, feature walls, and floors.
5. Bianco Carrara Marble 2x8 Elongated Hexagon Picket Tile
Bianco Carrara marble is a light gray marble with thin black veining that is quarried in the mountains of Tuscany, Italy. This premium gray marble pairs well with both white and gray kitchen cabinets. The elongated hexagon shape of a picket tile backsplash helps add a sense of movement and flow to your kitchen design.
Glass Tile Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
Non-porous glass tiles can help you create a kitchen backsplash that’s durable and easy to clean and maintain. Glossy glass tiles reflect light, which can help make your kitchen appear spacious and bright. Frosted or matte finish glass tiles, on the other hand, will diffuse light to minimize reflections and glare.
Glass subway tile and mosaics are both inexpensive and attractive kitchen backsplash ideas for 2025. Some colorful contemporary glass kitchen tile backsplash ideas include:
4. Coastal Green Glass Simple Strip Mosaic Tile in Sea Glass
Looking for a beachy or coastal style kitchen backsplash tile? A linear strip glass mosaic tile backsplash can help brighten up any kitchen design. Popular colors include coastal sea glass green, white beach glass, and Denver gray.
3. Crystal Daisy Flowers Glass Mosaic Tile
Lighten up a dark or dull kitchen design with a floral motif glass tile backsplash! This lovely light blue-and-white frosted glass daisy pattern mosaic tile is a simple yet charming kitchen backsplash idea.
2. Coastal Gray Glass Lanterns Arabesque Mosaic Wall Tile
Having trouble choosing between a glossy or frosted glass tile backsplash? A coastal blue-gray lantern mosaic tile with a mix of gloss and frosted glass chips is the perfect way to add just a touch of shine to your kitchen backsplash design.
1. White Glass Mosaic Penny Circle Round Tile
Who says your kitchen backsplash needs to be boring? This iridescent white glass circle mosaic is perfect for a kitchen tile backsplash that’s luminous, playful, and fun. Our whimsical bubble tile mosaics are available in three additional colorways.
Additional Kitchen Backsplash Tile Ideas
For additional kitchen tile ideas for 2025, check out these popular collections:
Whether you are looking for a timeless or trendy kitchen tile backsplash, we’ve got you covered. Contact our Customer Service team for assistance with selecting the best backsplash tile for your kitchen remodel in 2025!
