subway tile Archives - The Tile Shop Blog Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:41:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 147117943 10 Beautiful Brown Kitchen Backsplash Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/10-beautiful-brown-kitchen-backsplash-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/10-beautiful-brown-kitchen-backsplash-ideas/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:40:58 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=10968 From soft sand to dark chocolate, brown is an elegant and earthy neutral that can both soothe and spice up...

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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.

This boho chic kitchen features a dark brown subway tile backsplash in a mix of vertical and horizontal stack.
Featuring: Aurea Bronze. Design and photography by I SPY DIY.

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.

This contemporary kitchen features a light brown handmade-look subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Tribeca Oatmeal.

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.

This stylish kitchen features a soft brown subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Glass Burlap Amalfi. Design and photography by @eleven11tileanddesign.
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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.

A bright, modern kitchen with a beige wave-shaped tile backsplash.
Featuring: Wave Old Cream

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.

This elegant kitchen features a brown with white patterned tile backsplash.
Featuring: Bolshoi Taupe. Design and photography by @designsbysimony.

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.

This rustic kitchen features an architectural slate tile backsplash.
Featuring: Copper Rust Random Rectified. Design and photography by JDR Renovations.

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.

This elegant kitchen backsplash features a diamond-shaped travertine tile.
Featuring: Legno Wheaton. Design and photography by @foxscozy.
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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.

This stylish kitchen features a black, brown and white patterned encaustic tile backsplash.
Featuring: Liria Negro Encaustic. Design and photography by Georgia Pepperberry.

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.

This transitional kitchen features a brown and grey travertine tile backsplash.
Featuring: Volcano Brushed Amalfi. Design and photography by @wanderlustmattyrkp.

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.

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From vibrant cobalt to dreamy sky, blue is a versatile hue that is having a much-deserved moment in interior design. Blue tile has the ability to rejuvenate your space and brighten your mood for the day. Here are twelve of our favorite bathroom tile ideas that will have you singing the praises of blue.

1. Pastel Patterns

Is there anything like a clear, blue-sky day to brighten your mood? Start your day with color therapy with the soft-pastel patterned Annie Selke Flora Vapor Blue floor tile. The Annie Selke Artisanal White handmade-look subway tile adds a craftsman look to this room.

Featuring: Annie Selke Flora Vapor Blue and Annie Selke Artisanal White.

2. Cloudy Mosaics

Even a cloudy sky can be beautiful. We love the mood created with the Winter Morning Glass and Athens Glass Mosaic blue shower tile shown here. The cool, reflective blue-grey tones give off calming vibes that will ease you into your day.

Featuring: Blanco Waves, Bianco Carrara Pol Curb, Winter Morning Glass, Hampton Carrara Cobble, Winter Morning Athens, Hampton Carrara Hixton, Hampton Carrara and Hampton Carrara Bullnose.

3. Artisanal Handmade Looks

The stunning artisanal appeal of handmade and handmade-look tile infuses your space with vibrant visual texture. The Cool Blue tile, shown here, offers the perfectly imperfect aesthetic of authentic handmade tiles, but with the added benefit of being easier to install (and more budget-friendly) thanks to its 12″ x 24″ format and pre-scored grout lines.

This large modern bathroom features a blue handmade-look accent wall.
Featuring: Cool Blue.
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4. Abstract Patterns

Show off your artistic side with the Big Sur by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Off the Hook tile. The abstract blue glossy patterns, overlaid on a cream-colored matte base are designed to resemble glazed pottery. With six distinct tile faces, you can create a custom design that’s uniquely you.

A coastal chic bathroom vanity with abstract blue tile.
Featuring: Big Sur by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Off the Hook.

5. Ornate Patterns

A charming floral or lace-like pattern adds a touch of grace to any space. In this cozy bathroom, Danielle Deming Home & Design paired the Zara Blue tile with a blue accent wall and modern fixtures, creating a unique transitional space. Discover how to achieve this traditional meets contemporary look in our guide to transitional design.

Featuring: Zara Blue. Design and photography by Danielle Deming Home & Design.

6. Bright Bold and Geometric

Add dimension to your walls with a bold geometric tile. The dark- and light-blue lines in the Blu Window Hex tile create dynamic visual interest on this wall. This blue bathroom tile works well with the simple accents and white fixtures.

Featuring: Blu Window Hex.

7. Beach Vibes

The Summerland by Jeffery Alan Marks is everything we love about laid-back, seaside summers. The blue bathroom floor and wall tile is designed to look like faded linen embroidery, this patterned hexagon tile looks great paired with neutral accents and tile like the Tribeca Gypsum White. Discover more beachy style ideas in our guide to coastal chic design.

Featuring: Summerland by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Miramar Hex and Tribeca Gypsum White.

8. Denim Pattern

The Laura Ashley Star Cloud Blue is blue-jean dreams. With the fun and dimensional hexagon shape and the playful star pattern, this tile is casual yet chic. Pair it with a subtle white tile like the Penny Round Matte White to make this tile a standout.

Featuring: Laura Ashley Louise Star Cloud Blue, Penny Round Matte White, Hampton Carrara Shower Curb and Hampton Carrara Flat Corner Shelf.

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9. Stylish Shower

A beautifully patterned or mosaic tile makes for a stunning tile focal point, sure to enliven any shower. Much like a decorative throw pillow on a white couch, placing the Annie Selke Aylin Blue tile in the center of the shower creates a designer moment without overwhelming the space.

Featuring: Annie Selke Aylin Blue and Penny Round Thunderstorm. Design and photography by GMH Construction.

10. Sleek Subway Tile

Always on trend and endlessly versatile, subway tile is a bathroom staple. This contemporary bathroom features Look Avio tile, which is installed in a grid pattern for a chic style that draws the eye. Discover more design ideas in this guide to subway tile layouts.

This chic modern bathroom features blue subway tile in a grid-shaped pattern and geometric-patterned hex floor.
Featuring: Firenze Carrara, Hall Bianco, Look Avio, Firenze Carrara Honed Somerset, Firenze Carrara Coner Seat, Imperial Bianco Rhombus and Ragno Taupe Hex.

11. Boho Chic Design

This sapphire-hued bathroom from I SPY DIY is a boho dream! The Merrakesh Blue tile is used on the sink backsplash, while the Merrakesh Off White tile is incorporated in a checkerboard pattern along the shower wall, giving the space a unique yet simple design. If you love this artistic, eclectic style, check out our guide to boho chic design.

Featuring: Cross Snow White, Marrakesh Blue, Cross Black, Black Marquina Somerset and Marrakesh Off White. Design and Photography by I SPY DIY.

12. Blue Star

Modern farmhouse design tends to favor warm, earthy tones, but the Star Blue tile with its folk-art-inspired pattern will add a pop of cool color to your decor. We love how Z & Co. Designs paired this Americana pattern with contemporary hardware for a sleek, yet homey aesthetic. Discover how to achieve this cozy-chic style in our guide to modern farmhouse design.

Featuring: Star Blue. Design and photography by Z & Co. Design Group.

Convinced that blue is your hue? Browse our wide assortment of blue bathroom tiles, and explore tons of unique tile combinations in real spaces with our Tile Visualizer, or schedule a free design consultation with our tile experts to get a jumpstart on your next project.

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For our final Year In Review roundup, we’re looking back at the top-selling tiles of the year across 10 of our most popular categories. Read on to discover customer favorites, including floor, marble, subway and more!

Floor Tile: Quarry Grey Field

This no-nonsense tile is a favorite for commercial and outdoor spaces. Unlike our other man-made porcelain and ceramic tiles, this tile is unglazed, making it less likely to show chips and scratches. If you’re looking for a cost-effective and durable tile for a high-traffic mudroom or patio, the Quarry Grey Field tile (also available in Red) is an excellent choice. Shop our vast selection of floor tile to find the style to fit your space.

This outdoor floor shot features grey quarry tile.
Featuring: Quarry Grey Field.

Marble-Look Tile: Tresana White Polished

One of our most popular categories, marble-look tile combines the luxurious beauty of natural stone with the durability and easy maintenance of porcelain and ceramic tiles. This year, warm-toned marble looks–like the Tresana White tile with its subtle brown veining–were among your favorites.

An overhead floor shot of white marble-look tile with soft beige veining.
Featuring: Tresana White.
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Subway Tile: Imperial Bianco Gloss

White subway tile remains an interior design staple, so it’s no surprise that the Imperial Bianco Gloss tile topped the category. This sleek, chic subway tile is versatile enough to complement a range of design styles, like this bathroom, designed by Jessica Bigham, which pays homage to 1930s Hollywood. Shop our wide selection of subway tile to find styles to fit your space, whether contemporary, retro or anything in between.

Handmade-Look Tile: Tribeca Gypsum White

Perfectly imperfect handmade-look tile mimics the uneven surface and tonal variations found in authentic handmade tiles but at a fraction of the cost. The greater consistency from tile to tile also makes installation easier. With its warm white color and worn edges, the chic Tribeca Gypsum White tile–inspired by the trendy Manhattan neighborhood of Tribeca–was your favorite artisanal-style tile of 2024.

A white handmade-look subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Tribeca Gypsum White.

Mosaic Tile: Hex Matte White with Black Flower

The retro-inspired Hex Matte with Black Flower tile was your favorite mosaic of the year, and we can see why! This funky, versatile tile pairs with so many styles and colors, offering a wealth of design possibilities–whether for an all-black-and-white space (like this graphic shower) or as a backsplash in a kitschy kitchen.

Luxury Vinyl Flooring: Timber Ridge Cashmere

A favorite among DIYers, luxury vinyl flooring is available in a variety of easy-to-install wood-, stone- and cement-look planks and tiles. The Timber Ridge Cashmere features realistic woodgrain details characteristic of high-quality wood-look luxury vinyl flooring, making it a perfect option for great rooms, kitchens or mudrooms.

This overhead floor shot features a beautiful blonde wood-look floor.
Featuring: Timber Ridge Cashmere.

Marble: Arctic White

Continuing the 2024 trend for warm neutrals, the Arctic White Brushed 12″ x 24″ tile topped the marble category. This extremely rare stone, sourced from a single Turkish quarry, is a Tile Shop exclusive. Use this tile to create a lush, luxurious design in your great room, kitchen or bathroom–like this opulent spa bath designed by Annie Selke. For more beautiful and unique looks, shop our wide selection of marble tile.

This gorgeous white bathroom features a brushed marble tile floor.
Featuring: Arctic White. Design by Annie Selke. Photography by Bethany Nauert Photography.

Slate: Adoni Black

Perfect for rustic outdoor installations or for adding natural texture to contemporary bathrooms or kitchens, slate remains one of our most popular stone tiles. The dark and expressive Adoni Black slate 8″ x 24″ was the fan-favorite slate tile. Shown here in the small Versailles pattern, this stone tile features ridge-like striations that create a distinct earthy texture. Shop our full assortment of slate tile to find organic looks for your space.

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Travertine Tile: Legno

Travertine is a type of limestone formed by mineral springs. Available in a range of shades–from brown to beige to black–travertine tile features bold veining and color variations, creating rich, expressive designs. The top-selling Legno 12″ x 24″ tile, with its warm beige and white tones, showcases the softer side of this natural stone

Trim Tile: Hampton Carrara Polished Somerset

A Somerset (a Tile Shop-exclusive trim piece similar to a pencil trim, but with a rounded edge) provides a sleek transition between two surfaces–whether between two tiles or between a tile and a painted wall. The Tile Shop specially sources trim pieces, including Somersets, to coordinate with our most popular stone tile collections. The Hampton Carrara polished Somerset will complete your Hampton Carrara tile design or add a stylish accent to ceramic, porcelain or glass tile, as demonstrated in this beautiful bathroom. Finish your tile design with our wide selection of trim tile, available in a variety of styles and materials.

Discover more fan-favorite styles when you shop our best-selling tiles!

Let 2025 be the year you create the space of your dreams! The Tile Shop is here to help every step of the way with tile, tools and helpful advice to take your project from design to completion. Visit your local Tile Shop to get started.

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Explore the other entries in our 2024 Year In Review Series:

Top 10 Bathrooms of 2024

Top 10 Kitchens of 2024

Top 10 Before and Afters of 2024

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This week’s Year In Review is all about celebrating the big reveal. From stunning shower transformations to kitchen glow-ups, read on for the “blah”-to-brilliant moments you liked, shared and pinned the most. (They might even inspire your own space makeover!)

10. Handcrafted Excellence

Authentic handcrafted Zellige tile adds artisanal appeal to this boho chic bathroom, designed by Carmeon Hamilton. We love how the traditional star and cross design complements the abstract art, graphic wallpaper and decorative fans, creating a unique, worldly aesthetic. For ideas on incorporating this global, eclectic style into your space, check out our guide to boho chic design.

Featuring: Zellige Charcoal Chabone Cross Gloss, Zellige Charcoal Chabone Star Matte and Riad White. Design and photography by Carmeon Hamilton.

9. Transitional Kitchen

Jennifer Janeway Designs paired the Volakas Honed Large Herringbone tile with white cabinets and countertops to create a bright and inviting kitchen. The designer crafted a beautiful transitional space by mixing marble–often found in traditional design–with contemporary cabinet pulls and a black faucet. Discover how to achieve the perfect balance between old and new styles in our guide to transitional design.

Featuring: Volakas Honed Large Herringbone. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

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8. Relaxing Shower

This stunning shower, also designed by Jennifer Janeway Designs, uses a mix of neutrals to create a stylish, contemporary space. The grey and beige Aspire Hex Ash mosaic tile focal point extends to the shower floor, creating a pleasing waterfall effect. Shop our wide selection of mosaic tiles to replicate this design in your style.


Featuring: Aspire Hex Ash and Colorgloss White. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

7. Magnificent Fireplace

Warm grey paint and a blue-and-grey mosaic fireplace surround transform this cozy living room from “okay” to OH YAY! We love how the color variation in the Penny Round Cloudy tile adds visual texture to the space (and how the blue and grey tones complement the rug). For more ideas on upgrading your home hearth, shop our wide selection of fireplace tile.

Featuring: Penny Round Cloudy. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

6. Sleek & Chic Backsplash

This stylish kitchen update is on point! The Picket Florencia Super Bianco tile offers a modern twist on the traditional subway. The horizontal and diagonal lines create movement in the backsplash, giving it a chic, contemporary feel. If you love this sleek shape, shop our full selection of picket tile.


Featuring: Picket Florencia Super Bianco. Design and photography by RLH Residential.

5. Oasis Bathroom

Large-format stone-look tiles give this space a cohesive, expansive appearance. The Carrara Gris wall tile features subtle grey veining for an authentic marble look, while the Linear Stone Black tile, with its expressive grey coloring, mimics the appearance of limestone. Both tiles offer the durability and easy maintenance of porcelain. The result is a luxurious space that will retain its beauty for years to come.

Featuring: Carrara Gris and Linear Stone Black. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

4. Marble Shower

Luxurious Ashford Carrara marble completes this elegant bathroom. The subway tile shower walls and Niles mosaic tile floor are classic shapes that complement the curved silver hardware and Victorian-inspired door handle, creating a timeless, traditional design.

Featuring: Ashford Carrara Polished Nilse with Black Dot and Ashford Carrara Subway. Design and photography by @thebirdsdothus.

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3. Boho Bathroom

With unique style and worldly sensibility, I SPY DIY completely transforms this small bathroom. The custom subway tile walls and Moroccan-inspired cross-and-star-shaped floor tiles add a personal, stylized touch, taking the space from simple to stellar. If you love this perfectly imperfect style, shop our vast selection of handmade-look tile.

Featuring: Villa White Gloss, Villa Warm Grey Gloss, Kasbah Star Terracotta and Kasbah Cross Terracotta. Design and photography by I SPY DIY.

2. Serene Shower

The gently flowing 3D waves of the Nora White tile create a soothing, tactile experience in this shower, designed by @juliachristinehomes. The brilliant white, textured surface awakens the senses, making it the perfect space to start the day.

Featuring: Nora White. Design and photography by @juliachristinehome.

1. Contemporary Bathroom

We can see why this contemporary bathroom update, designed by All About Bathrooms, was your favorite project of 2024! The vivid Look Avio tile, installed vertically with a horizontal offset, is so chic! While the large-format, marble-look floor tile makes this spacious bathroom feel even more expansive. The effect is a luxurious and revitalizing space.

Featuring: Look Avio and Everest White Natural. Design by All About Bathrooms. Photography by @raemirue.

Have a reno on your New Year’s to-do list? The Tile Shop is here to help every step of the way. Stop by one of our many showrooms or schedule a free in-person or virtual design consultation to get started creating your own amazing before-and-after moment!

Discover more of our 2024 Year In Review Series: Top 10 Bathrooms and Top 10 Kitchens.

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To continue our Year In Review series, we’re counting down your most liked, shared and pinned kitchens of the year. Neutrals–especially white and beige–emerged as the most popular shades, but we also saw a lot of love for nature-inspired patterns and colors. Read on to discover all 10 inspiring spaces (number one might surprise you!).

10. Boho Farmhouse

Boho Ikat-patterned floor tiles are paired with a farmhouse subway tile backsplash in this sophisticated kitchen, designed by I SPY DIY. The combination of patterns, colors and textures creates a rich and varied tableau. If you love this artistic, worldly style, check out our guide to boho chic design.

Featuring: Annie Selke Ikat Black and Aurea Bronze. Design and photography by I SPY DIY

9. Beautiful Beige

The warm-toned Coco Canvas Glossy tile backsplash creates a welcoming atmosphere in this contemporary kitchen, designed by @cmormandesigns. The uneven surface texture and color variation, characteristic of handmade-look tile, add visual interest and complement the marble countertops and fashionable brass fixtures.

Featuring: Coco Canvas Glossy. Design by @cnormandesigns. Photography by @tylernormanphotography.

8. Varsity Blues

The variation in surface texture on the Retro Lino subway tile gives this best-selling tile its appeal. The vivid white glossy backsplash brightens the room, providing a contrast to the cool blue cabinetry. Discover more of the Timber Trails-designed home in the Varsity Blues Home Tour.

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7. Coastal Chic

Warm whites grace this sleek kitchen, also designed by Timber Trails. The undulating surface of the Riad White tile creates gentle waves that reflect light across the stove backsplash. The off-white and light beige tones evoke a bright, sandy beach, for an elegant coastal chic look.

6. Serene White

The slightly textured surface of the Argile Matte White tile gives this space an artisanal fee. The subtle greyish tones make this handmade-look tile a versatile choice–perfect for a warm or cool neutral color scheme.

This bright and cheery kitchen features white handmade-look subway tile floor and wall tile and blue cabinets.
Featuring: Argile Matte White

5. Tumbled Marble

The rustic, yet refined, look of tumbled marble elevates this modern farmhouse kitchen. The Meram Blanc Carrara subway tile, paired with the open wooden shelving, adds plenty of visual texture to this stylish space, designed by Our Home Colonial. For more ideas on achieving this cozy and chic aesthetic, check out our guide to modern farmhouse design.

Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara. Design and photography by Our Home On Colonial.

4. Elegant Craftsman

Based on historic wallpaper by British designer William Morris, the Hawkdale Willow Olive tile pairs beautifully with the Hawkdale Pure Chalk tile, creating a moment of elegant whimsy on this Craftsman-style backsplash. Shop our exclusive Morris & Co. collection for more iconic patterns and colors.

Featuring: Morris & Co. Hawkdale Willow Olive and Morris & Co. Hawkdale Pure Chalk.
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3. Authentic Handmade Chic

Ancient techniques and modern style come together in this stylish kitchen, designed by Fox Homes. The wide grout joints highlight the uneven edges of these tiles, which are handcrafted by Moroccan artisans. If you love this one-of-a-kind look, shop our full assortment of Zellige tiles.

Featuring: Zellige White Gloss. Design by Fox Homes.

2. Warm Whites

Here, the Meram Blanc Carrara tile graces another favorite kitchen. The tumbled marble adds texture to the backsplash, providing a rich complement to the smooth off-white cabinets. If you love this traditional-meets-contemporary style, check out our guide to transitional design.

Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by Stoffer Photography.

1. Envy-Worthy Hues

Don’t let the name confuse you–the Zellige Dirty Blue tile combines blue and brown shades for a rich olive green. The undulating surface of this handcrafted tile gives the kitchen backsplash a stunning sense of movement. We love the charm of this artisan petite subway tile as much as you do, which is why we carry it in four colorways: Azul, Shamrock, Turquoise and Dirty Blue.

Is a kitchen renovation at the top of your 2025 to-do list? Shop our wide assortment of kitchen tile or peruse our kitchen tile ideas for endless inspiration. If you need help getting started, schedule a free design consultation–we’ll help make your kitchen design dreams a reality!

Discover more of our 2024 Year In Review Series: Top 10 Bathrooms of 2024

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Welcome to The Tile Shop’s Year in Review Series! To wrap up the year, we’ll be looking back at some of your favorite spaces from 2024. First up: Best Bathrooms. From soothing neutrals and charming checkerboards to marvelous marble and marble-look tiles–read on for a countdown of the 10 bathrooms you liked, shared and pinned the most.

10. Serene Handmade-Look Bathroom

Warm neutrals were the trend of the year, and the Coco Canvas tile was the most popular of them all. Three of the top bathrooms feature this charmingly detailed, handmade-look tile. This serene bathroom showcases the Coco Canvas matte tile in a horizontal stack, complemented by a double band of glossy tile in a vertical stack. The glossy finish captures the light, creating a stunning yet subtle effect.

9. Alison Victoria’s City-Chic Shower

HGTV star Alison Victoria’s pretty-yet-edgy shower features tile from her Tile Shop-exclusive collection. The subtle brick-like texture of the Brick x Brick by Alison Victoria Petal tile adds grit to the feminine pastel tone, while the vertical brick-lay pattern gives the space a contemporary feel. If you love her signature city-chic style, shop our newly expanded Alison Victoria collection.

8. Renovation Husbands’ Relaxing Shower

This soothing shower, designed by Renovation Husbands, is a richly textured retreat. The entrance is tiled with the luxurious and expressive Firenze Carrara, while handmade-look wall tile and a granite tile floor soothe the senses in this beautiful transitional-style space. Want more ideas on how to achieve this contemporary-meets-traditional look? Check out our helpful guide to transitional design.

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7. Nikki Chu’s Quiet Luxury Office Shower

This serene shower from Nikki Chu epitomizes the understated elegance of one of our favorite 2024 trends–quiet luxury. The rich beige and grey veining in the Savannah Antique marble-look wall tile, along with the natural coloration of the Modena mosaic floor tile, add soothing movement to the space. Discover more ideas on how to infuse your space with rich and relaxing quiet luxury here.

A shower wall with pink brick-look subway tile in a vertical offset pattern and shower niche trimmed with gold metal.
Featuring: Savannah Antique and Modena Mosaic. Design by Nikki Chu.

6. Mary Lauren’s Tranquil Retreat

We could linger all day in this calming, cool-neutral bathroom, designed by Mary Lauren. The stone-look Metro Anthracite and Metro White tiles, installed in a charming checkerboard pattern, create stunning visual texture on the floor, while the Riad White wall tiles create a pleasing undulating effect on the shower walls.

This elegant bathroom features handmade-look shower tile and a white and grey stone-look checkerboard tile floor.
Featuring: Riad White, White Pebbles (Small), Metro Anthracite and Metro White. Design and photography by Mary Lauren.

5. Jessica Smith’s Checkmate Bathroom

This bathroom, designed by Jessica Smith Home Design, is a winning combination of warm, textured neutral tiles. The handmade-look wall tile–the popular Coco Canvas–and the beige and white marble checkerboard floor create a beautiful, transitional space.

4. I SPY DIY’s “Boho Chic” Sanctuary

For the second year in a row, I SPY DIY’s beautiful blue bathroom has made it to your top 10, and we can see why! This sophisticated yet playful space is rich in color and detail, featuring Marrakesh Blue and Off White tile walls and a Cross Black floor dotted with Cross Snow White tiles. For more ideas on how to transform your space with this cool, artsy style, check out this comprehensive guide to boho chic.

This chic bathroom features blue and white handmade-look tile in a checkerboard and black with white cross-shaped tile floor.
Featuring: Marrakesh Blue, Marrakesh Off White, Cross Black and Cross Snow White. Design and photography by I SPY DIY.
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3. Mary Lauren’s Marvelous Primary Bath

Bright and airy, this elegant bathroom features luxurious, feminine details like the gold and crystal light fixture and floral print step stool. The Hampton Brookfield mosaic floor tile is framed by the Hampton Carara 12″ x 24″ tile and the Black High Pencil Liner, giving the space an elevated, highly designed look.

Elegant white marble and black and white marble mosaic tile complete this luxurious bathroom.
Featuring: Hampton Brookfield, Hampton Carrara and Black High Pencil Liner. Design and photography by Mary Lauren.

2. Mosaic Masterpiece

The subtle variations in surface texture on the Track Stak White Two Tone mosaic tile add visual interest to this contemporary bathroom wall. The white with beige detailing creates a pleasing tonal variation that perfectly complements the grey and beige veining in the Hampton Carrara tile. The result is a stunning yet understated mix of neutrals, creating a relaxing and rejuvenating space.

1. Soothing Neutrals

We saw a lot of love for neutral bathrooms this year, so it makes sense that the most-liked, most-shared and most-pinned bathroom features a stunning array of creams and whites. This serene shower showcases the Coco Canvas Glossy handmade-look tile, with a focal point of the Penny Round Gloss White tile. The pairing of subway tiles with penny rounds creates rich texture while maintaining tonal consistency, and the brass fixtures and trim add a touch of refinement to the space.

Featuring: Coco Canvas Glossy and Penny Round Gloss White. Design and photography by Kubik House.

Inspired to add a bathroom refresh to your 2025 to-do’s? Shop our wide assortment of bathroom tile or explore even more bathroom tile ideas. Don’t forget to share your project by tagging us @thetileshop on Instagram or uploading it directly to our Customer Room Gallery –you might just be featured in our Best of 2025 series!

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Our Top 15 Tile Trend Predictions for 2025 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/our-top-15-tile-trend-predictions-for-2025/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/our-top-15-tile-trend-predictions-for-2025/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:31:34 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=10426 If the past year was all about discovering your personal style and designing home interiors that bring you joy, the...

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If the past year was all about discovering your personal style and designing home interiors that bring you joy, the coming year will see further individualization with more nuanced expressions of the styles we’ve come to love. Some design staples of 2024–such as artisanal, sustainable and organic materials–will continue to be a focus through 2025 and beyond. Read on for 15 new trends you’ll want to make your own for years to come.

1. Hotel-Inspired Interiors

Luxurious, serene and universally appealing, hotel-style interiors make every day feel like a vacation. This five-star shower features the Pisa Oro wall tile matched with the Kasbah Star Bone and Terracotta Cross for a rich and pampering space. Choose luxe marble- or handmade-look tiles in a warm, neutral palette to achieve this look.

2. Celebration of Pattern

Whether graphic and bold, or soft and floral, we predict that patterns will be gracing more walls and floors. Durable and easy to clean, porcelain and ceramic tiles are perfect for showcasing a favorite print–especially in high-traffic or high-mess areas like a kitchen backsplash. Shop our extensive selection of patterned tile to find a design you’ll love.

3. Picket Tile

A new twist on traditional subway tile, picket tile has gained popularity in recent years, and we foresee it continuing to add pointed charm for years to come. Shop our full selection of picket tile to find a style that fits your space.

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4. Curves

Sofas aren’t the only traditionally boxy items turning to rounded edges; curved tile has fewer sharp points, creating a softness to your interior design. Scallops, waves and penny rounds–with their soothing silhouettes–will be featured in more spaces. Here, the Gem by Alison Victoria tile shows how the curved edge enlivens a space with gentle movement.

5. A Focus On Artisan Designs

Both interior design and fashion saw a renewed enthusiasm for handcrafted goods in 2024, and we expect this trend toward authenticity and quality to continue into the new year. Crafted, painted and glazed by hand, each Zellige tile adds one-of-a-kind character to your home. This kitchen, designed by Fox Homes and featuring the Zellige White Gloss tile, shows how the slight variations from piece to piece come together to create an elegant space.

This bright and charming kitchen features white Zellige tile backsplash and open white shelves.
Featuring: Zellige White Gloss. Design by Fox Homes.

6. Eclecticism

Artfully mixed patterns, colors and materials are what make eclectic design so intriguing. This style rewards the bold and unconventional, as seen in the uniquely patterned Big Sur tile from celebrity designer Jeffrey Alan Marks. The abstract layers of glossy blue patina top a cream-colored matte base, giving the appearance of glazed pottery. Shop Big Sur in its two distinct colorways: Sea Spray (green) and Off the Hook (shown).

7. Japandi

A harmonious blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design, Japandi places significance on soothing colors, high-quality materials and a connection with nature. Choose warm neutral colors and wood-look tile (such as the Nidus Decore Mix tile shown here) to create your personal Zen retreat.

8. Brilliant Blue

From bright cobalt to rich navy to vivid sky, blue in all its hues will infuse our interiors with vibrant, serotonin-inducing vibes in 2025. Shop our wide assortment of blue tile–including the Zellige Azul gloss tile shown here–to find the perfect shade for your space.

This bright kitchen features a bold blue Zellige tile.
Featuring: Zellige Azul Gloss.

9. Cozy Patterns

Charming florals are a cornerstone of some of our favorite emerging trends. “English cottage” and the closely related “granny chic” styles use vintage-inspired plays of pattern and color to evoke the cozy feeling of curling up on an overstuffed sofa with a warm cup of tea. The whimsical patterns in our exclusive Laura Ashley collection will help you achieve this timeless trend.

10. Glass and Mirrors

Reflective surfaces will brighten more spaces in 2025. Mirrored glass tiles add warmth and depth to your space, making them a great choice for kitchen backsplashes or entryway walls. Here, the Patina Siren Mirror by Kelli Fontana tile helps to illuminate this stylish kitchen.

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11. Textured Walls

The coming year will be about celebrating all five senses, which means adding tactile elements to your home. Fluted tile, like the Violin Decor tile shown here, adds texture to your walls. Install this tile in your bathroom or shower to awaken your senses at the start of the day.

12. Natural Neutrals

The trend toward embracing the shapes, materials and colors of nature will continue into the new year. Warm browns and beiges reflect the outside world and create a serene and soothing atmosphere. Shop our full assortment of brown and beige tiles to create tranquil spaces.

13. All Things Green

Increasingly recognized as a new neutral, green inspires a feeling of connectivity with nature, making it a popular shade for home interiors. Its versatility in pairing with other colors makes it a go-to tone for a variety of styles. Shop our wide selection of green tile and create your own envy-worthy space.

A bar backsplash that features white and green handmade-look subway tile.
Featuring: Nautalis White and Hackney Jade.

14. Self-Care Spaces

Making time to be your best self is more than just a trend. Prioritize your self-care by creating spaces that promote well-being. Whether it’s an ultra-luxe bathroom like this Nikki Chu-designed room, or a tranquil shower, having a place in your home that relaxes and revitalizes you will help you care for more than just yourself.

15. Natural Stone

Luxurious and unique, natural stone continues to be a popular design choice. In addition to the ever-popular marble, we predict that travertine will grace many spaces in 2025. Here, Arctic White marble is paired with Claros Silver travertine for a beautifully textured shower.

We can’t wait to see all the amazing spaces you create in 2025! Share your next project by tagging us @thetileshop on Instagram or uploading it directly to our Customer Room Gallery (you can find even more design inspo there, too)!

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8 Stunning Glass Tile Ideas for Kitchen Backsplashes https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/8-stunning-glass-tile-ideas-for-kitchen-backsplashes/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/8-stunning-glass-tile-ideas-for-kitchen-backsplashes/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:45:58 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=10482 Looking to add brightness and sophistication to your cooking space? Beautifully reflective glass tile is a perfect choice. Read on...

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Looking to add brightness and sophistication to your cooking space? Beautifully reflective glass tile is a perfect choice. Read on to discover eight kitchen backsplash tile ideas that will make your space shine.

1. Elevate Your Design With a Glass-Marble Mix

Tile that combines two or more materials will bring complexity and visual texture to your space. Here, the Divisa Storm tile elegantly blends marble and glass for a striking design. The marble veining, along with the chevron pattern, infuse the space with a sense of movement that complements the woodgrain detail of the shelf.  

This stylish kitchen backsplash features a white/grey marble with black/white glass chevron-patterned tile backsplash.
Featuring: Divisa Storm.

2. Cast a Romantic Glow

The Patina Gilded Mirror tile casts a golden hue in this luxurious kitchen, designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. The gold mirrored tile features a beautiful coloration, creating a soft, romantic effect. If you love this chic, whimsical style, explore our exclusive Kelli Fontana designer collection.  

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3. Infuse Your Space With Beachy Blue

The brilliant Glass Sky Blue Amalfi tile fills this space with a soothing coastal tone. The charming pastel evokes the tranquility of a bright day at the beach, perfect for creating a cheerful design. For more ideas on how to bring seaside serenity into your space, check out this helpful guide to “coastal chic.”  

This bright and open kitchen features a pale blue glass subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Glass Sky Blue Amalfi. Design and photography by Benson Homes.

4. Incorporate a Stunning Picture Frame

A tile “picture frame” is created by framing a decorative tile with trim pieces, such as Hixtons and Somersets. This makes a perfect centerpiece for your glass tile backsplash. Here, the expressive blues and greys in the Blue Twilight Brick tile enhance the elegant grey veining in the Hampton Carrara Chevron tile, resulting in a highly designed, cohesive space. Achieve this effect by layering trim pieces to highlight your favorite mosaic or patterned tile.

5. Create Movement With a Chevron Pattern

A dynamic shape, combined with striking color variation, infuses this space—designed by A. Dorazio—with a lively sense of movement. We love how the grey, beige, and white tones in the Alato Beachwalk Chevron tile coordinate with the white cabinets and grey-veined white marble countertop.  

This kitchen backsplash features white, blue and grey colored glass tile in a chevron pattern.
Featuring: Alato Beachwalk Chevron. Design and photography by A.dorazio design.

6. Add Serene Neutrals

The Santos Beach tile‘s blue, grey and beige tones convey a calm coastal landscape. The combination of warm and cool neutrals adds a tranquil, yet visually complex, backdrop to this contemporary kitchen.

Linear glass mosaic tiled backsplash behind a kitchen sink with a silver faucet.
Featuring: Santos Beach.
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7. Choose a Mirrored Tile to Reflect Your Personality

Brighten your cooking space with mirrored glass tile. The Antique Mirror Bevel tile shown here reflects light, adding extra illumination to this stove backsplash. Designed by Timber Trails, the kitchen features this standout tile only on the top half of the backsplash to avoid overwhelming the space—we think they struck the perfect balance.

This elegant modern kitchen features a mirrored subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Antique Mirror Bevel. Design by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

8. Add Hex-cellent Dimension

The hexagon is a classic shape that’s experiencing a resurgence in the interior design world. Here, the Posh Brushed Silver mosaic tile creates a lustrous backsplash. If you love this timeless shape, shop our wide assortment of hexagon tile.  

This kitchen backsplash features brushed silver hexagon-shaped glass tile.
Featuring: Posh Brushed Siver.

Wherever you are on your renovation journey The Tile Shop is here to help. Discover more possibilities when you shop our wide assortment of glass tile, or explore even more inspiring kitchen tile ideas. Ready to bring your dream space to life? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom or schedule a free design consultation to get started.

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Ready for a room refresh? Add elegance–and protection against messes–with a luxurious new kitchen backsplash. Read on for 14 gorgeous marble tile ideas to transform your space into a true marvel.

1. Combine Warm and Cool Neutrals

One of our favorite design trends is mixing warm and cool neutrals to achieve an inviting and visually interesting space. This luxe kitchen backsplash, designed by @cjuncaj, features the expressively veined Firenze Calacatta tile. With its grey, beige, brown and cream tones, this tile creates balance while making a bold statement.

This luxurious kitchen features a grey- and beige-veined white marble tile.
Featuring: Firenze Calacatta. Design and Photography by @cjuncaj.

2. Add Elegance With a Leaf-Shaped Mosaic

Give your backsplash a beautiful sense of movement with a marble mosaic. This stunning space, designed by @ckdesignernicole, features the Elia Honed by Alison Victoria tile. The delicate leaf shapes accentuate the grey and taupe veining in the white marble tile, forming a playful and serene backsplash.  

This kitchen features a beautiful marble leaf-shaped mosaic backsplash.
Featuring: Elia Honed by Alison Victoria. Design and photography by @ckdesignernicole.

3. Create a Slab Effect

Achieve the luxurious “slab” look with a large rectangular marble tile, like the 12″ x 24″ Calacata Evora tile shown here. Larger tile requires fewer grout joints, resembling the appearance of a single slab of marble. You can also obtain the slab marble look with large-format porcelain tile, available in sizes up to 48″ x 48″.  

This kitchen features a large white marble tile backsplash installed with few and subtle grout lines for a "slab" effect.
Featuring: Calacata Evora. Design by Angelia Guthrie.
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4. Mix Marble and Metal

Layering materials adds visual texture to your space. The Palermo Noir Stone Hex tile, featured on this stylish kitchen backsplash, combines rich black marble with small pieces of brushed bronze. We love how the chic bronze accents complement the metal faucet and fixtures.  

5. Get a Modern Farmhouse Look With a Basketweave Mosaic

This kitchen, designed by Timber Trails, showcases elevated modern farmhouse design. The Sampson mosaic tile features an exquisite basketweave pattern of white and beige marble. Paired with open shelving and wooden accessories, this backsplash embodies the cozy-chic aspect of modern farmhouse style. For more ideas on incorporating this design throughout your home, check out this comprehensive guide to achieving a modern farmhouse look.

6. Set a Mood With Grey Marble

Love the tone of a cloudy sky? Bring it indoors with an expressive grey tile, like the Bianco Colorato shown here. The soft light and dark grey veining are beautifully balanced by subtle beige tones, creating a harmonious neutral look. We love how this gorgeous grey complements the white cabinets and wood shelves.

A bright and airy kitchen with a grey marble subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Bianco Colorato.
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7. Cast a “Hex”

Available in a range of sizes, colors and materials, hexagon tile is a retro shape that has found a fresh application in our spaces in recent years. Marble, with its vivid veining–bold or subtle, like the soft grey featured in the Royal White Hex tile—adds a sense of movement to your hexagon tile backsplash.  

Silver stove with red nobs in front of white hexagon tile wall.
Featuring: Royal White Hex.

8. Elevate Your Space With a Waterjet Mosaic

Glass and marble are elegantly combined in the Northbrook Glass with Black Marquina tile. Created using high-powered jets of water that carve intricate grooves in the hard stone, waterjet mosaics combine natural stone with glass, metal or mother-of-pearl. As an added bonus, the glass in this mosaic captures light, brightening the cooking space.  

9. Create a Rustic Look With Tumbled Marble

The worn appearance of tumbled marble is achieved by placing the stone in a rotating drum with rocks, sand and water. The result is a beautifully textured tile that is both refined and rustic. This charming kitchen, designed by Esslinger Design Co., features a backsplash of Meram Blanc Carrara tumbled marble subway tile, which creates an elevated brick wall feel.  

This kitchen features a tumbled marble subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara. Design and photography by Esslinger Design Co.

10. Add Art Deco Charm

Curves and geometric shapes are hallmarks of classic Art Deco design. This style, popularized in the 1920s, has reemerged in the 2020s with a contemporary twist—and we’re loving it! Here, the stylish Christie Volakas mosaic tile, featuring lush marble and gilded metal accents, creates a space that Gadsby would adore.  

This kitchen backsplash features a scalloped marble tile with bronze accents.
Featuring: Christie Volakas. Design and photography by Ideal CDR.

11. Create a Sense of Movement With Chevron

This V-shaped tile creates a pleasing zigzag pattern that adds a sense of movement to this kitchen. The natural grey veining adds texture, complementing the organic elements, such as the wicker lamp shade and open wood shelving.  If you love this classic look, explore our wide assortment of chevron tile.

12. Add a Marble Tile “Picture Frame”

Make your favorite marble mosaic a focal point by showcasing it in a tiled picture frame. This technique, created using decorative trim to frame a patterned or mosaic tile, adds a highly designed, picturesque element to your space. It’s also a great way to add a touch of luxury while staying within budget.  

This stove backsplash features white subway tile with a diamoned-shaped marble mosaic picture frame.
Featuring: Retro Lino and Modena Mosaic. Design and photography by Steffanie Danby.

13. Marvel With Marble Subway Tile

Elevate the everyday with a luxurious marble subway tile. This crisp and clean backsplash, designed by Timber Trails, features Meram Blanc Carrara subway tile. The soft veining in this winter white marble adds dimension, enhancing standard white subway tile with a touch of elegance.  

14. Choose a Diamond-Shaped Tile for a “Cut Above”

Bold grey veining adds movement to this opulent backsplash. The Africa Tempesta Wheaton tile features beautiful diamond and chevron shapes, enhancing the dynamic quality of the design. We love how the cloudy grey tile contrasts with the white countertop.  

This stove backsplash features grey diamond and chevron-shaped marble tile.
Featuring: Africa Tempesta.

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.

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