

There’s not an absolute rule on whether a backsplash should be lighter or darker than the countertop and you should always consider the color palette for the room as a whole.īut for international interior designer Katharine Pooley lighter can be preferable. But, by cutting the tiles into a scallop shape, you’re giving your kitchen a little bit of uniqueness as opposed to a subway tile. Want to see more options Browse our mosaic tile. Valencia Bevelled Glossy White Ceramic Subway Wall Tile - 200 x 100mm. Daley Quinn Updated on OctoPhoto: Molly Culver On a practical level, a backsplash is made to protect the wall behind a stove or counterpart. Get creative with unorthodox shapes and sizes that will make your walls stand out. We have a wide selection of CTM kitchen wall tiles in n various styles and sizes. SIMPLEFIX Premixed Tile Adhesive & Grout - 381 Bright. Choosing a marble backsplash for white cabinets means you are keeping the kitchen bright, but still with a bit of texture thanks to the grey coloring throughout. Mosaic tiles are an effective way to add interesting lines to a white wall. Should the backsplash be lighter or darker than the countertop? Kitchen Backsplashes Grout Tile MONO SERRA GROUP 3 x 6 Ceramic Wall Tiles - White Glossy, 6.54 sq. Suitable for the bathroom, kitchen, and other rooms, Ronas selection of decorative elements is very versatile. Natural stone tile can also be an option, but take advice from your supplier as sealing may be necessary, and maintenance needs will likely be greater. The other advantages of both ceramic and porcelain are that they are easy to maintain and the range of designs on offer makes it simple to find a tile you’ll fall for.

Although porcelain has the edge for durability for kitchen flooring, footfall isn’t an issue for a backsplash so ceramic tile is equally suitable for the wall. What kind of tile is best for a kitchen backsplash?īoth ceramic and porcelain tile are a fabulous choice for a kitchen backsplash. Try a Sample BA1164 Glass Modern white frosted and clear glass thin linear clean look backsplash tile. Its your focal point and where you set the tone for the style of the entire room. BA1012 Marble & Glass White glass & marble mosaic backsplash tile for contemporary kitchens. ‘Tile can make a bold statement in a space, and I love the look of a textured tile to really accentuate the movement and to add a layer of sheen to the room,’ says Maggie Griffin, founder and lead designer of Maggie Griffin Design. A backsplash is often the pièce de résistance in a kitchen. Pay attention to the textural quality of white subway tile to make it an attention-grabbing feature. (Image credit: Maggie Griffin Design Photograph: Brian Bieder)
