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30 Stylish Kitchen Backsplash Ideas for Every Style and Budget

Colorful subway tile, salvaged wood and natural stone are just a few options to upgrade your cooking space.

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Peter Molick

A kitchen makeover doesn't always call for an expensive gut renovation. In fact, it can be as simple as upgrading your backsplash. To get inspired, we've rounded up our favorite kitchen backsplash ideas for every budget and design aesthetic, from modern to traditional to retro.

Here, you'll find a range of popular tile, stone, wood and peel-and-stick options that work for all types of kitchen layouts (yes, even cozy kitchenettes!). If you're a fan of farmhouse kitchens, you might add warmth to your space with reclaimed wood panels. Searching for an option with loads of personality? Glossy blue tiles or a playful geometric design might be for you. And for those who appreciate more sophisticated design schemes, black subway tile can be the perfect solution. And we didn't overlook all you minimalists out there — a white marble slab, which happens to be a top kitchen trend for 2023, is always a no-fail choice.

So, go ahead and browse our favorite kitchen backsplash ideas and get ready to create an eye-catching focal point in your home.

1

Pistachio Green

kitchen backsplash ideas, pistachio paneling in the kitchen with hanging copper pots
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Pistachio has a special way of giving a kitchen an inviting, airy look. Here, the cool pop of color complements the white appliances and wood features, like the table and overhead pot rack.

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White Picket Tile

kitchen backsplash ideas, backsplash in the kitchen with an island and blue and white cabinetry
Regan Elizabeth

Here's the right way to mix patterns! The slim oblong tiles in this kitchen pick up on the other prints featured throughout the space, from the bistro-style bar chairs to the scalloped pendant lights.

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Black Subway Tile

kitchen backsplash ideas, black subway tile in the white kitchen with gold and black accents
John Bessler

If you want drama, consider black subway tiles for your backsplash. The dark color helps to anchor neutral palettes and is a timeless pick for any contemporary, farmhouse or traditional layout.

4

Starburst Look

kitchen backsplash ideas, starburst backsplash with wood shelves and hanging lights
Jessica Alexander/ Designer: Pure Salt Interiors

The light blue starburst design of this kitchen's backsplash brings a bit of edge and excitement. Plus, it's a gorgeous match for the marble countertops, wood shelves and rattan chairs.

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Cool Geometric

kitchen backsplash ideas, white and green backsplash in the kitchen with light wood shelves and white cabinets
Peter Molick

Designer Maureen Stevens revamped the kitchen in this 1920 Victorian Texas home with a standout green and white geometric backsplash. It's a stunning addition that pairs well with the white cabinetry, gold accents and woven lighting.

6

Framed Pattern

kitchen backsplash ideas, blue tile with a blocked design
Mike Garten

The blue tile backsplash behind this kitchen counter features one large section blocked off with a distinct swirl pattern. It's a creative way to bring attention to one area of a cooking space.

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7

Patterned Brown

kitchen backsplash ideas, brown geometric backsplash
Tessa Neustadt

Along with the leather stools, dark island and pendant lights, the brown geometric-patterned backsplash contributes to this kitchen's sophisticated flair.

8

Vibrant Yellow

kitchen backsplash ideas, yellow tile backsplash in the white kitchen
Derek Swalwell

White kitchens can always benefit from a pop of color, like this cheery yellow backsplash. The radiant shade can make a room feel bigger and brighter, which is especially important if your kitchen lacks natural light.

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Stimulating Red

kitchen backsplash ideas, red backsplash in a kitchen with dark wood cabinets
GAP Interiors/ Cristina Fiorentini

As seen in this compact contemporary kitchen, no matter what shade is chosen, from cherry and rose to ruby and crimson, red can give kitchens with dark wood furniture a Victorian feel.

10

Flirty Coral

kitchen backsplash ideas, coral tile in the kitchen with an island and open shelving
Jessica Bornder/ Designer: Ginny Macdonald

Any sleek kitchen can benefit from a coral backsplash, similar to this design in the home of Create & Cultivate's Jaclyn Johnson. The light shade balances the flashy metals — like the range hood, along with the wood flooring and open shelves of the island.

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Rustic White Panels

kitchen backsplash ideas rustic white panels in the kitchen with green cabinets
Jeff Herr

The bright white wood panels on the backsplash and ceiling make this rustic kitchen feel cohesive. For a similar homespun appeal, consider adding antique dining chairs to the kitchen island, along with a wood range hood.

12

Chic Chevron

kitchen backsplash ideas, chevron pattern in the kitchen with white cabinets and yellow lighting
Karyn Millet

A trendy blue-and-white chevron backsplash blends seamlessly with this kitchen's gray tones. Plus, the yellow lighting is a striking contrast that only makes the surrounding shades pop.

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13

Subway Tile

kitchen backsplash ideas, white subway tile in the kitchen with a wood table and bar stools
Mike Garten

A white subway tile backsplash tempers this kitchen's deep gray cabinets and wood island. It's a simple touch that blends in with any design style.

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Playful Pattern

kitchen backsplash ideas, blue and white playful pattern backsplash with wood shelves by the oven
Tara Donne

A playful backsplash pattern, boasting a blue-and-white palette, steals the show in this kitchen. The bold design plays off of the silver appliances and surrounding white shelves and cabinets.

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15

Kelly Green

kitchen backsplash ideas, glossy green tiles in the kitchen with white cabinets and wood flooring
Porch.com

Glossy green tiles add a stylish touch to this traditional kitchen, featuring white cabinetry and dark wood flooring. It's a therapeutic color that can evoke peace and tranquility while cooking.

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16

Watery Blue

kitchen backsplash ideas, watery blue tile in the kitchen white white cabinetry
Rustic White Interiors

A backsplash, featuring watery blue tiles, plays up the beach vibe in designer Erika Ward's kitchen. The calming shade, along with its fun pattern, only contributes to the organized and simple aura of the area.

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17

Bright and Airy

kitchen backsplash ideas, bright and airy kitchen with dark blue cabinetry and marble tile walls
Laura Moss Photography

In chef Katie Lee's Hamptons kitchen, a soft blue tile backsplash complements the white cabinets and the sunny view. The marble effect is always trendy and on-theme with any industrial-style kitchen.

18

Modern Print

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Patterned tiles, along with a salvaged airplane part as a vent hood, bring a dose of drama to this kitchen. It's a flattering touch to the cooking area's retro character.

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Neutral Marble

kitchen backsplash ideas neutral marble tile backsplah with white cabinets and gold accents by the sink window
Mike Garten

Marble tiles add texture and draw the eye up to the ceiling in this neutral kitchen. Featuring gold accents — the knobs and shelf handles — the area is just as elegant as it is bright.

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Pop of Mint

kitchen backsplash ideas, mint green backsplash in the kitchen with an island and retro bar stools with orange cushions
Stacy Bass

High-gloss mint green tiles create a dramatic focal point in this white kitchen. You have to admit: The color brings out the orange stool cushions and silver lighting.

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Monique Valeris
Home Design Director

Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."

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Mariah Thomas
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Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work. 

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