A kitchen backsplash is what can give your space a unique look, it may add color and texture, highlight the style and bring interest to the space. Kitchen backsplashes can be made using various materials: glass, metal, wood, even wallpaper but today’s roundup is dedicated to the most popular idea, which is tiles, though these aren’t typical tiles, these are square ones. Square tiles are slightly going to the top in modern, Scandinavian and contemporary kitchens, this is a fresh alternative to subway tiles, a catchy and edgy one. Let’s take a look at some ideas.
Zellige Tile Backsplashes
First of all, let’s speak of Zellige tiles as this is a unique case of square tile. Zellige is a handcrafted clay tile that originates from Morocco. Zellige tiles are known for their variations in tone, shine, flatness and depth of the glazing, its surface texture with irregularities. As they usually come in a square shape, this is a nice and eye-catching idea for a kitchen, as each tile is unique. Installed on a wall, the tiles appear more fluid or rippled than flat; corners and edges protrude rather than laying flush. Such a Zellige tile backsplash will fit many modern kitchen styles – farmhouse, mid-century modern, Scandinavian and even contemporary, and it will make your space eye-catching, whatever color you prefer.
A beautiful neutral kitchen with neutral zellige tiles, light-stained shelves and cabinets is a chic and catchy idea.
A beautiful vintage white kitchen with gold fixtures and a gorgeous white zellige tile backsplash that adds shine, interest and texture.
A chic dove grey kitchen with a white zellige tile backsplash, light-stained shelves and white stone countertops is amazing.
A chic vintage-inspired kitchen with stained shaker cabinets and a large table kitchen island, black statement countertops, a black hood and black chairs.
A contemporary kitchen with stained cabinets, white stone countertops, white zellige tiles on the backsplash, a black hood.
A gorgeous kitchen with pink zellige tiles, green cabinetry, black appliances and fixtures, a shelf with some art and a potted plant.
A grey Scandinavian kitchen with open shelves, white countertops, a neutral Zellige tile backsplash and potted plants.
A modern farmhouse kitchen in soft creamy shades, with a white zellige tile backsplash and white stone countertops.
A modern farmhouse kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, a white zellige tile backsplash and open shelves.
A modern farmhouse kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, a zellige tile backsplash, open shelves.
A modern farmhouse kitchen with neutral shaker cabinets, black stone countertops, a pale green zellige tile backsplash.
A modern farmhouse kitchen with stained cabinets, a white zellige tile backsplash and open shelves is cool.
A modern grey kitchen with a zellige tile backsplash, open shelves, a hood and black knobs for a catchy detail.
A modern white kitchen with butcherblock countertops, a neutral square zellige tile backsplash and open shelves and a bold rug.
A neutral modern kitchen with fluted cabinets, a zellige tile backsplash, open shelves and a wood clad hood.
A refined modern kitchen with sleek grey cabinets, a Zellige tile backsplash, a hood and open shelves, black fixtures.
A refined neutral mid-century modern kitchen with a grey zellige tile backsplash, white stone countertops, a hood and open shelves.
A shiny black tile backsplash with white grout is a statement idea for any kitchen with a retro feel.
A sophisticated neutral kitchen with white and stained cabinets, a white zellige tile backsplash, a large hood and pendant lamps.
A two-tone kitchen with neutral and stained cabinets, a white countertop and a beige Zellige tile backsplash.
An airy contemporary kitchen with stained cabinets and a kitchen island, open shelves, a grey zellige tile backsplash.
Square Tile Backsplashes
Regular square tiles are also a good idea, and if you want a more cohesive and neat look, you can clad them stacked and voila! Other types of cladding will make your backsplash more eye-catching, especially if you rock contrasting grout. Such tiles come in lots of different colors, while white ones will be a nice alternative to usual white subway tiles, there are many more combos to make your kitchen wow. Go for smaller scale or large format tiles according to the effect you want to achieve. Use matching or contrasting grout to emphasize the effect of square tile. Get inspired and try square tile in your kitchen!
A bold kitchen with black cabinets and a white square tile backsplash, a bold rug and colorful chairs at the table.
A catchy blue Scandinavian kitchen with only lower cabinets, a white square tile backsplash, an open shelf and a stained kitchen island.
A catchy Nordic kitchen with sleek grey cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a white square tile backsplash and a shelf.
A chic neutral kitchen with lower cabinets, a white tile backsplash with black grout, a stained table and black chairs.
A contemporary stained cabinet kitchen with a neutral Zellige tile backsplash, open shelves and a large kitchen island.
A cool modern kitchen with light stain and navy cabinets, stone countertops and grey square tiles on the wall.
A creamy kitchen with shaker cabinets, a grey zellige tile backsplash, a hood and an open shelf.
A glossy black kitchen with butcherblock countertops and an emerald tile backsplash and a yellow kitchen island for a lovely look.
A greige Scandinavian kitchen with leather pulls, a white square tile wall and open shelves and grey sconces.
A grey Scandinavian kitchen with shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, white square tiles on the backsplash and pendant lamps.
A lovely minimalist kitchen with stained lower cabinets, a white square tile backsplash, open shelves with lights.
A minimal Scandinavian kitchen with sleek white cabinets, stone countertops and a white square tile backsplash.
A minimalist white kitchen with sleek cabinets, white square tiles, butcherblock countertops and railings along the cabinets.
A neutral modern kitchen with stone countertops, a white square tile wall, a black shelving unit on the wall.
A Nordic kitchen with grey lower cabinets, white square tiles on the walls, a round hood and open shelves is lovely.
A Nordic kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, white square tiles, a stained table and black chairs, pendant lamps.
A Nordic kitchen with stainless steel cabinets and appliances, a shelving unit and a white square tile backsplash.
A pretty Nordic kitchen with dark green lower cabinets, white square tiles, a round table and white chairs and grey lamps.
A Scandinavian kitchen in white, with a stacked square tile backsplash and an open shelf over the cabinets.
A Scandinavian kitchen with pale green shaker cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a white square tile backsplash and open shelves.
A Scandinavian kitchen with shaker cabinets, a dark green square tile backsplash, white stone countertops and a shiplap hood.
A Scandinavian kitchen with sleek white cabinets, butcherblock countertops, white square tiles on the wall.
A Scandinavian kitchen with white cabinets, white square tiles on the walls, butcherblock countertops and stainless steel appliances.
A Scandinavian kitchen with white shaker style cabinets, a black tile backsplash, a neutral dining set and a crystal chandelier.
A Scandinavian kitchen with white square tiles, mint green cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white chairs and a table.
A small attic kitchen with graphite grey lower cabinets, a white square tile backsplash, a black hood and greenery.
A small neutral kitchen with stained cabinets, white countertops, a buttercream tile backsplash and open shelves.
A stylish Scandinavian kitchen with white square tiles, grey shaker cabinets, a hood, a white table and stained chairs and a catchy pendant lamp.
A white farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets, a white square tile backsplash, white countertops, open shelves and potted plants.
A white farmhouse kitchen with white stone countertops and a grey square tile backsplash and open shelves.
A white Scandinavian kitchen with a white tile backsplash with black grout, grey walls and grey sconces.