Hey there! Are you looking for kitchen backsplash ideas for your new build or kitchen remodel?
Great, you’re in the right place.
This post is designed to help you nail down a beautiful kitchen backsplash that is both classy and timeless.
These neutral shades come in gorgeous shapes, glosses, and patterns that will compliment nearly every cabinet color.
Their classic shades and high quality will help give you a design that you will love for years to come.
This lineup of beautiful backsplashes are favorites of interior designers because of their incredible understated style.
For more information about a particular design idea, follow the source links directly below the images.
Let’s get to it!
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#1) Glossy Textured Square Kitchen Backsplash Idea
Source: Pinterest
These glossy white textured square backsplash tiles add beautiful sheen and texture to this cream colored kitchen.
They look best when paired with small, bright white grout lines allowing for a classic neutral feel.
#2) Vertical Plank Kitchen Backsplash Tile
Source: Grace Oaks Designs
If you want to create the feeling of height in a room, or accentuate a tall ceiling consider these gorgeous vertical plank ceramic tiles.
Their high gloss and symmetrical block style gives them a lifting effect, and their neutral color keeps them from overpowering.
#3) Modern Neutral Hexagon Kitchen Backsplash Idea
Source: Tile Bar
This gorgeous marble mosaic tile has undertones of both warm and cool tones, soft browns and grey.
These muted shades come with incredible shape and texture, and add a modern flare to any standard kitchen cabinets.
#4) Soft Textured Subway Backsplash Tiles
Source: Kathleen Post
A classic subway tile takes on new life when it comes in a soft varied neutral patterns.
Kathleen links all of the finishes in her beautiful kitchen, including these small 2/6 tiles.
They provide gorgeous warm neutral color that look incredible with white, off white, or warm wood cabinetry.
#5) Bright White Herringbone Kitchen Backsplash Idea
Source: Pinterest
Sometimes a creative pattern can transform a simple tile.
These beautiful high gloss white subway tiles add visual interest to an all white kitchen when laid in a herringbone pattern.
If you find yourself drawn towards rectangular shaped tiles, consider the pattern you want them installed.
They can be laid horizontally, vertically, or on a herringbone pattern as shown above.
#6) Gorgeous Natural Stone Kitchen Backsplash Idea
Source: Farmhouse Living
It’s ok to think outside of tile when it comes to kitchen backsplash ideas.
A natural stone kitchen wall or backsplash is an incredible and timeless design option.
#7) Neutral Stone Kitchen Wall With White Grout
Source: Egypt Sherrod
A natural stone wall does not need to stop at the kitchen backsplash.
If your budget allows, an entire kitchen wall that is covered in tile or stone provides incredible feature wall.
#8) Intricate Marble Mosaic Kitchen Backsplash Idea
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
A marble mosaic tile is a timeless neutral kitchen backsplash with incredible high end style.
You can find an incredible variety of shapes and shades at varying price points.
This intricate and unique cut is a fast favorite of mine, and with a muted color it adds subtle style that enhances the design.
#9) Calcutta Gold Herringbone Backsplash Tile
Source: Backsplash.com
Calcutta gold marble mosaic is another beautiful blend of warm and cool beige/grey tones.
When installed in a herringbone pattern it provides incredible texture and visual interest.
#10) Kitchen Backsplash Idea With Hand Cut Textured Tiles
Source: Rue Daily
A close friend of mine put these in her kitchen recently, and they are STUNNING!
What makes them look so incredible is that each tile is a slightly unique shape and depth.
These slight variations create an incredible custom feel and texture.
#11) Modern Marble Kitchen Backsplash Option
Source: Stone World
Kitchen counter surfaces (quart and marble) are used on the wall and a backsplash in so many new kitchen designs lately.
This look is sleek and modern with a neutral stone option, and also completely removes the work of coordinating and matching surfaces.
#12) Beautiful Light Grey Marble Kitchen Tile Option
Source: Bedrosians Tile & Stone
I saw this gorgeous light grey tile when browsing Pinterest recently, and had to include it in this post!
It’s shape and lines are so unique and interesting, and really come alive with the bright white grout lines.
While this tile is pictured in the bathroom, this pattern would look STUNNING as a kitchen backsplash tile.
#13) Neutral Picket Tile Kitchen Backsplash Idea
Source: The Creativity Exchange
Picket tiles have pointed ends, and provide a fun variation to the traditional rectangular tile shape.
They look incredible when installed horizontally, and even better with floating shelving on top!
#14) Unique Kitchen Backsplash Tile With Inlaid Brass
Source: Tile Bar
This gorgeous neutral kitchen backsplash tile is accentuated by the thin brass line that flows in a beautiful arabesque shape.
Still neutral and classic with incredible detail and design.
This kitchen backsplash idea is perfect when paired with other brass and copper kitchen finishes.
#15) Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash Idea
Source: The Unlikely Hostess
This kitchen comes from our last remodel, and I think the kichen backsplash tile was one of the favorite finishes I’ve ever selected.
The crossing pattern compliments other X patterns on door fronts, and the neutral color flows effortlessly with light white/grey counter tops.
This marble mosaic tile has wonderful variation and texture for a natural and classy feel.
Happy Kitchen Backsplash Designing
I hope you found some kitchen backsplash ideas that you can transfer to your kitchen spaces.
You cannot go wrong with a neutral and classy kitchen backsplash that adds timeless style to your home.
Cheers for now!
<3 Ang
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