Tile backsplashes come in so many shapes, colors, materials, and layouts – it can be overwhelming to decide! Let’s break it down to figure out which styles look best in different homes.
Linear Glass Tile
Linear tile (like the vertical rows below) makes a contemporary statement. It’s best used in homes that have contemporary or modern kitchens. As with the more tranditional style cabinets below, you can also add a linear tile to make a kitchen appear more contemporary.
![Brown kitchen backsplash in Moody urban design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Nish-eclectic-interiors-16-web-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Brown kitchen backsplash in Moody urban design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Nish-eclectic-interiors-19-web-683x1024.jpg)
![Granite countertops in Kitchen project Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Nish-eclectic-interiors-09-web-1-1024x683.jpg)
Glass Mosaic Tile
Glass mosaic tile looks great with plainer cabinetry and countertops. The less ornate counters allow the mosaic tile to be the star of the kitchen! Since glass mosaics come in tons of different patterns, this kind of backsplash can work with everything from super traditional to super contemporary design, depending on the tile’s design.
The transitional kitchen below features a hexagonal tile along the butler’s pantry wall. I paired this hex mosaic with a shimmering gray rectangular tile so it didn’t overwhelm the relatively simple kitchen design.
![Gray and multicolored glass tile backsplash between white upper and lower cabinets. Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/32-683x1024.jpg)
![Black bar stools, white island, stainless kitchen appliances. Northfield, OH. Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/35-683x1024.jpg)
![White cabinetry with black furniture in Northfield, OH Kitchen Design. Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/19-1-1024x683.jpg)
In the much bolder kitchen below, I continued the spectacular glass tile throughout the kitchen and butler’s pantry. Because the overall design is more intricate, the mosaic tile works for both spaces here.
![Glass backsplash tile in vibrant Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/13-1024x684.jpg)
![Glass backsplash tile in vibrant Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/33-684x1024.jpg)
![Glass backsplash tile in vibrant Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/18-684x1024.jpg)
Elongated Porcelain Subway Tile
Elongated porcelain subway tile is very versatile. Running it all the way up the wall can be great for transitional and traditional kitchens.
As seen below, you can also pair an elongated subway with a small mosaic tile in the same pattern for an economical yet visually interesting combination.
![Elongated subway backsplash Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/38-683x1024.png)
![Small mosaic backsplash Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/36-683x1024.png)
![elongated subway with a small mosaic backsplash tile Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/12-2-1024x682.png)
The kitchen below also features elongated subway tile, but it’s installed in a more contemporary way. Taking the tile up to open shelves works well for contemporary design.
![Elongated subway backsplash tile Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/kitchen-42-5.jpg)
Elongated subway tile works just as well in traditional homes! The tile below is handmade and features a lot of color variation. The key in traditional homes is to make sure the tile itself looks aged, versus brand new.
![Elongated subway backsplash tile Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_8117-768x1024.jpg)
![Elongated subway backsplash tile Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_8261-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Elongated subway backsplash tile Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_8153-1024x768.jpg)
Herringbone
Herringbone is one of my favorite tile layout styles. It’s classic, timeless, and works with virtually any design style! The actual tile selected can help make a space feel more contemporary, like the tile below…
![White herringbone tile Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/basement-15-after-2-1024x683.jpg)
Or more transitional, like in my master bathroom project.
![Blue herringbone tile Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/10-683x1024.png)
![Blue herringbone tile Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/19-683x1024.png)
![Blue herringbone tile Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://www.eclecticinteriors.biz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/171-1024x682.png)
Need help with your backsplash? Set up a Discovery Call to chat with me about your project! – Lindsey