Ideas for kitchen tiles and splashbacks

Looking to coordinate your kitchen tiles and splashbacks? We get it, you’re after the perfect match, and we’ve got some recommendations for you:

• Mix textures: Pair matt floor tiles with a glossy backsplash to really let each design pop.
• Matching: Perfectly match your colour floor tiles to your wall tiles for a seamless, open feel.  For patterned tiles, take a colour from the pattern and find a tile with the same tones, to create a coordinated look. Or, for those feeling bold, go for completely juxtaposing shades.
• Large format and mosaic: Consider adding a large format tile for your kitchen floors with a chevron/brick mosaic counterpart

White Kitchen Tile Splashback Tile Ideas

If you’re into your classic styles that offer a timeless look, you know you can trust a white splashback.

splashback ideas work with any aesthetic and colour scheme – from blue to pink, modern to rustic.

A metro style tile laid in brick bond format is a beautiful classic. If you’re looking for some kitchen metro tile splashback pattern ideas, why not consider laying them in a herringbone format to add some fun.

Conducting a trend analysis at the beginning of 2025 highlighted the rise in popularity of large format tiles, even for splashbacks. Having large tiles for a kitchen splashback, keeps your walls looking minimal and seamless. Fewer grout lines not only makes your kitchen look more expansive but also makes your tiles easy to clean. Time saving and trendy? Sounds like a perfect match.

Grey Kitchen Splashback Tile Ideas

Grey tiles offer endless versatility. Opt for light grey for airy and calm vibes or go for darker, bolder tones. Matt tiles give a subtle, soft finish whilst a gloss tile adds a modern, glamourous touch. Grey is a perfect base colour, perfectly pairing with any colour cabinetry and chrome, matt black or brass hardware.

Patterned Splashback TilesPatterned Splashback Tiles

Consider getting creative with your kitchen splashback by adding patterns. Adding pattern to your splashback is a perfect way of adding character and personality without having to worry about overwhelming an entire room. A kitchen with a cement tile splashback brings rustic charm to your space whilst being versatile for both traditional and industrial inspired aesthetics. Mosaic tiled splashbacks are ideal for those seeking that glass effect finish, perfect for adding dimension and reflecting light.

Playing with Splashback Layouts

Splashbacks aren’t just about colour and size – layouts can transform both the look and feel of the entire room. Brick bond creates a classic and timeless feel, vertically stacking creates an extended feel for your walls and is a popular contemporary design. Additionally, herringbone is an increasingly popular format, adding depth and intrigue.

Small Kitchen Splashback Tiles Ideas

If your kitchen is a smaller area, it may seem overwhelming to know what to choose to suit the room. We recommend choosing a glossy finish tile to reflect light, vertical layout to make the room appear taller, and lighter tiles to make the room feel airy and spacious. However, we believe you shouldn’t underestimate the power of a splashback, it’s the perfect opportunity to infuse your personal style as a splashback doesn’t have to dominate the entire wall.

Contemporary & Modern Kitchen Splashback Ideas

For those who want to know what a truly modern look is, we asked our Tile Expert Mark Cooper. ‘There are so many design styles that can be considered modern, it all varies on aesthetic. Currently, we are seeing an increase in beige and warm tone tiles alongside marble effect, bold colours and many others’

Kitchen Splashback Tile Trends 2025

We love seeing the kitchen splashback tile trends of 2025. At N&C Tiles and Bathrooms, we regularly conduct trend analysis and colour forecasting to ensure our customers can find their perfect product and have the latest styles. Here are some of the trends we’re seeing:

• Blue splashback tiles are making waves, adding a pop of colour whilst working perfectly with neutral or wood kitchen cabinetry.
• Hexagon tiles for splashbacks, in fun shades and patterns, but also plain colours too, geometric tiles are perfect for adding a playful, dimensional edge.
• Patterned splashback tiles are big news – the kitchen splashback is the ideal place to add drama and depth.

Kitchen Sink & Cooker Splashback Ideas

Unsure about connecting your splashback around the room? Consider tiling above your cooker or oven separate to your sink’s splashback. Separating the two enables you to have two varying styles in each area. You could pair a neutral sink splashback with a patterned oven splashback, a white metro with marble. All splashback ideas, previously mentioned, work for separated splashbacks too, it’s all up to your favourite individuals and pairings.

At N&C Tiles and Bathrooms, we know a kitchen splashback can be a transformative detail of your kitchen. Whether you’re into marble elegance, classic white metro or bold blues, there is a colour, shape, size and pattern for every style and aesthetic.