Looking for cool tiles for your kitchen decor? Want something catchy but unobtrusive? Looking for a slight texture? Penny rounds are the answer! These teeny tiny tiles taking their origins from real pennies look just as good in a modern kitchen as in a vintage one, and wherever they are, they add a lovely texture and interest to the space, which makes them perfect for backsplashes.
When picking penny tile, the final look relies, in part, on color. White penny tiles with black grout are the classic retro look, while black or gray penny tiles have a chic, contemporary look, and blue penny tile is delightfully unexpected. Play with the grout to create a unique look that you want – highlight the tiles with contrasting grout or make the tiles look softer with matching grout. Part of the revived penny tile trend includes creating mosaics out of the tiles, for example, flowers or various images. Classic penny tiles are ceramic, but marble penny tiles have a certain luxe look to them, and glass variations are glossy and sophisticated. Installing penny tiles can seem daunting, but it doesn’t necessarily need to be. Many tile stores sell them in squares or sheets, so installing the tiles one round at a time isn’t necessary.
A bold contrasting kitchen with black metal cabinets, white open shelving and black and white penny tile backsplash.
A bold dark blue, gold and grey penny tile backsplash will bring much color and texture to any kitchen.
A chic neutral kitchen with a grey stone countertop and white penny tiles all over plus gold fixtures for more glam.
A chic two-tone kitchen in green and white, with a grey penny tile backsplash and a black stone countertop.
A chic white kitchen with grey marble penny tiles and gold fixtures is very elegant and very stylish.
A contemporary neutral kitchen with grey stone countertops and a white penny tile backsplash is cool and airy.
A minimalist white kitchen with a black penny tile backsplash and a black matte faucet for a contrast.
A modern farmhouse kitchen with white cabinets, a grey penny tile backsplash and a black stone countertops is chic.
A neutral farmhouse kitchen with a white penny tile backsplash, black fixtures and a white marble kitchen island.
A neutral kitchen with a pink penny tile backsplash and rose gold fixtures for a lovely and chic look.
A neutral kitchen with white stone countertops and a penny tile backsplash plus baskets for a rustic feel.
Penny tiles can be paired with many materials like concrete, stone, wood and others, which makes them an easy match for any kitchen look. They will look amazing both with black and metallic fixtures and will bring color or contrast, texture and interest that is perfect, especially for all-neutral kitchens to avoid boring looks. Take a look at the ideas we’ve gathered and feel free to steal them!
A neutral mid-century modern kitchen with concrete countertops, a grey penny tile backsplash and open shelving.
A neutral penny tile backsplash and a wooden open shelf plus lots of greenery for a cozy farmhouse look.
A neutral wooden kitchen with white stone countertops, a white penny tile backsplash is very welcoming and airy.
A retro-inspired kitchen with white cabinets, a yellow penny tile backsplash and yellow painted niches.
A rustic white kitchen with neutral stone countertops, neutral penny tiles with a tan backing and bright touches.
A serene neutral kitchen with white penny tiles and white stone countertops to make the space more interesting.
A stylish green kitchen with a white stone countertop and white marble penny tiles plus blue pendant lamps.
A warm terracotta penny tile backsplash matches the wood and a brass faucet and brings a cozy feel.
A white kitchen with a white penny tile backsplash and black fixtures for an ultra-modern look.
A white penny tile backsplash paired with a white stone countertop and wooden shelves create a chic look.
An elegant grey kitchen with white stone countertops and a white penny tile backsplash is very chic.
Copper penny tiles perfectly pair with wooden shelves with lights and give much color to the space.
Mother of pearl penny tiles will look out of the box and add a touch of shine to the space.
White penny tiles, white marble shelves and gold fixtures for a chic contemporary look.