Kitchens
10 Beautiful Brown Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
From soft sand to dark chocolate, brown is an elegant and earthy neutral that can both soothe and spice up your space. Read on for 10 kitchen backsplash ideas that use brown tile to stunning effect.
1. Create a Unique Subway Layout
A custom subway tile layout takes center stage in this boho chic kitchen, designed by I SPY DIY. The Aura Bronze tile is installed in an alternating vertical and horizontal stack, adding a sense of movement and individuality to the space. Discover how to incorporate this worldly and eclectic style in your space with our guide to boho chic design.
2. Add Brightness With a Glossy Beige
A glossy finish reflects light, creating a brighter space for kitchen prep. The warm beige tones of the handmade-look Tribeca Oatmeal tile provide a soft, neutral base for the kitchen, making the backsplash appear almost white when the light hits it. Shop our wide range of beige tiles to recreate this serene look.
3. Reflect Your Personality With a Glass Tile
Glass tile features a naturally reflective surface, so even a dark color will add brightness to your prep area. This stunning kitchen, designed by @eleven11tileanddesign, features the Glass Burlap Amalfi tile. The warm brown tile and white grout lines create an inverse effect of the golden-veined white marble countertops, resulting in a rich and cohesive design.
4. Make Waves With a Unique Shape
Unique shapes offer a wealth of design possibilities that go beyond typical straight edges. Here, the Wave Old Cream tile creates a pillowy effect on this backsplash, adding playful movement and a softer edge. Shop our wide assortment of uniquely shaped tile for more interesting profiles.
5. Choose a Charming Pattern
Warm neutrals are paired with an elegant pattern in the Bolshoi Taupe tile. The white, star-shaped design elevates the space, providing a focal point that complements a wide range of cabinet colors. Discover more delicate and eclectic designs when you shop patterned tile.
6. Add Texture With an Architectural Tile
Characterized by uneven surfaces, rough-edged architectural tile adds both visual and tactile texture to your space. Available in a wide range of materials, from wood to natural stone–like the Copper Rust Random Rectified Slate tile shown here–these authentic details bring a rustic feel to the room.
7. Add Elegance With a Diamond Shape
The charming silhouette of the Legno Wheaton tile draws the eye up this kitchen wall. The white chevron pieces outlining the brown diamond-shaped tiles add a sense of movement. Shop our vast selection of diamond-shaped tile for an on-point design for your space.
8. Create Old-World Vibes With an Encaustic Tile
Encaustic tiles are decorative cement tiles with a history in classical design. The pattern is inlaid into the tile, so it will remain even as the tiles age. This kitchen, designed by Georgia Pepperberry, showcases the Lira Negro Encaustic tile. The brown, black and white tile perfectly complements the white cabinets and wood-and-black range hood.
9. Choose Travertine for a Natural Look
A type limestone formed in mineral springs, travertine tile boasts rich color variation, with shades from black to silver. The Volcano Brushed Amalfi tile shown here, with its mix of chocolatey browns, beiges and greys, demonstrates the colorful range of this natural stone. Shop our wide selection of travertine tile to find the shade that fits your style.
10. Embrace Authenticity With Zellige Tile
Crafted, painted and glazed by hand, each Zellige tile is authentically unique. The Zellige Alabaster Gloss tile features varied tones that range from beige to pink to grey, creating a perfectly imperfect backsplash. If you love this handcrafted look, shop our full line of Zellige tile.
Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of kitchen backsplash tiles to find your perfect style, and check out our guide on how to tile your backsplash yourself. Need more assistance? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, where you’ll find the tile, tools and expert advice you need to get started.
Shop The Look
- Tribeca Oatmeal 2.5 x 10 in. | Porcelain | 484217
- Bolshoi Taupe 8 x 8 in. | Porcelain | 681575
- Glass Burlap Amalfi Glass Mosaic | 616562
- Legno Wheaton Limestone | 650171
- Liria Negro Encaustic8 x 8 in. | Cement | 680214
- Aurea Bronze 3 x 12 in. | Ceramic | 484347
- Copper Rust Random Rectified 6.3 x 23.5 in. | Slate | 655470
- Volcano Brushed AmalfiTravertine | 659705
- Zellige Alabaster Gloss4 x 4 in. | Ceramic | 484032
