About 84% of kitchen remodels include an upgraded backsplash design.

Why do so many homeowners look forward to a new backsplash? It's simple; You can change the whole aesthetic of your kitchen with this one home improvement. Backsplashes speak to their homeowner's creativity, and they're often the most exciting aspect of kitchen design.

Are you excited to remodel your kitchen and add or change your backsplash?

Check out these fifteen creative backsplash ideas for inspiration!

1. Charming Chevron Tile

Instead of laying rectangular tile end-to-end, create a fun chevron pattern. Chevron is a zig-zag design that adds a burst of creative energy to your kitchen. Any color of tile looks excellent in a chevron pattern, but this design is a great way to add character to a solid, neutral backsplash.

2. Playful Penny Tile

Penny tile is most often seen in bathrooms or flooring, but it can serve as a unique and fun kitchen backsplash design too! You can use actual pennies in various copper shades or purchase penny-like tiles. Penny tiles come in a wide range of colors and usually have a peel-and-stick backing for easy application.

3. Happy Hexagon Tile

Hexagon tiles are a classic yet creative choice in kitchen design. Like other backsplash tiles, hexagons come in various colors and sizes. For a truly unique hexagon backsplash, consider an organic placement pattern that moves halfway up the wall.

4. Daring Dark Granite

Looking for something a little more streamlined than traditional tiles? Consider adding a moody dark granite backsplash above your stove and sink. Bonus points if you choose a granite that blends seamlessly with your countertops and painted cabinets!

5. Precious Painted Tiles

Hand-painted square tiles add a splash of unique color to your kitchen. Choose a classic Mexican painted tile design or consider painting and firing your own tile motifs. If you prefer a more balanced kitchen space, add painted square tiles intermixed with neutral or white tiles.

6. Vivacious Vertical Tiles

In most kitchen spaces, you'll find glass and subway tiles laid end-to-end horizontally. Simply turning your basic tiles vertical can have a huge impact on your kitchen design! This is a great way to make affordable backsplash solutions a little more unique to your home

7. Pretty Painted Brick

If you live in a historic or vintage home, you may already have brick as your kitchen walls. One way to make brick more kitchen-friendly and freshen up your space is to paint it! Painted brick can have a farmhouse appeal or a quirky modern vibe depending on your chosen color and painting techniques!

8. Bold Brick Veneer

Perhaps you love the look of authentic brick, but your home wasn't built during brick's popularity peak. Don't worry; you can easily add the same rustic charm with a brick veneer backsplash! Brick-like tiles are much easier to apply than completely remodeling with real bricks, and they give the same lived-in historical effect.

9. Beautiful Beadboard

Beadboard has become a staple in home design for a good reason: it's easy to install, easy to paint, and always looks timeless. Beadboard is traditionally laid vertically, but you can switch up your design by placing it horizontally or in a chevron pattern. Paint your beadboard in a pop of bright color for added creativity!

10. Striking Subway Stripes

Whoever said subway tiles were boring obviously never thought of their non-basic uses! Make classic white subway tile more interesting by adding a stripe of color around your kitchen. If you aren't sure what colors to choose, you can't go wrong with an analogous color combo.

11. Magical Mirrored Tiles

Mirrored tiles bring more light and dimension into a small kitchen space. If your kitchen has little to no natural lighting, mirrored tiles are an excellent choice for opening up the kitchen and adding an artsy disco-like edge. Go for small, low-profile mirror tiles to avoid taking up too much visual space.

12. Creative Colored Grout

Incorporate subtle color into your kitchen design by opting for colored grout to complement your neutral backsplash tiles. Fluorescent, glitter, and even multicolored grout have recently appeared in the home design limelight. Colored grout is a creative way to seamlessly set colored tiles or incorporate the color of your cabinets without going matchy-matchy.

13. Neat Natural Stones

Small round stones or pebble tiles can be used to add texture and natural dimension to your kitchen. Opt for a stone veneer if you want to reduce the strain on your walls. Depending on how you style it, a stone backsplash can suit anything from a rustic cottage to a modern minimalist design.

14. Wonderful Wood Tiles

Wood is perfect for making a kitchen feel warm and cozy, but it can be difficult to maintain as a kitchen backsplash because it absorbs messes. Instead, opt for wood-like tiles, which are more durable and affordable. Cool grey-tone wood tiles look great with farmhouse kitchen décor, or you can go for a worldly, natural vibe with warm walnut.

15. Memorable Metal

One of the easiest ways to make an impact with your backsplash is to go for an all-metal look. Pressed tin tiles add an antique charm to the space, or you can go bold with distressed copper sheets. Metal backsplashes are affordable, easy to maintain, and bring light and shine into the kitchen space.

Discover More Cabinet and Backsplash Ideas

Even the most basic of subway tiles can be exciting when you consider these fifteen creative backsplash design ideas. Of course, this list of backsplash ideas is only the beginning, and you should feel empowered to try new things and break the rules!

When it comes to creative kitchen design, the possibilities are endless. Cabinet Wholesalers is here to help you think outside the box!

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