Stainless steel gas range stands against gray subway tile backsplash for dark cabinets and light countertops. A stainless steel range hood is mounted above the range next to black stained wood kitchen cabinets.
26 Backsplash Ideas for Dark Cabinets and Light Countertops
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Published: November 12, 2022
Updated: December 1, 2023
When it comes to choosing the right kitchen backsplash for dark cabinets and light countertops, think about balance! A light backsplash in white, gray, or beige will balance out the weight of dark cabinets. While a backsplash for dark cabinets can match the color of the countertop for a seamless look, backsplashes can also feature a color that is simply complementary to the color of the countertop. Some homeowners will even choose a backsplash tile that includes a color from the veins or spots in their countertops.
In farmhouse homes, subway tile, shiplap, or square tiles are commonly used as a backsplash with dark cabinets. White marble is another popular option for those interested in a modern kitchen backsplash with dark cabinets. Whether you have black, brown, blue, or gray kitchen cabinets, there will be a backsplash out there for you. To get you started, check out the following backsplash ideas for dark cabinets and light countertops.
02 of Beadboard Backsplash for Dark Cabinets and Light Countertops
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White beadboard backsplash for dark cabinets and light countertops is fitted under light wood floating shelves. A white double apron sink with a white and light pink striped skirt is fitted into the cabinets.
03 of Modern Kitchen Backsplash with Dark Cabinets
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White and gray marble modern kitchen backsplash with dark cabinets is fitted under a black range hood with wood trim. The cabinets are topped by a white and gray marble countertop in this kitchen featuring Halloween decor.
04 of White Backsplash for Dark Cabinets and Light Countertops
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White staggered tile backsplash for dark cabinets and light countertops is fitted behind a white electric range. The range stands under a black range hood flanked by white cabinets with light wood floating shelves.
05 of Gray Tile Backsplash for Wood Cabinets
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Glazed gray square tile backsplash for wood cabinets is fitted under a light wood floating kitchen shelf. The cabinets are finished with black hardware and a light gray countertop.
06 of Tile Backsplash for Dark Cabinets and Light Countertops
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White and light gray subway tile backsplash for dark cabinets and light countertops is fitted under light wood floating shelves. The shelves are mounted between blue cabinets lit by a white beaded chandelier.
07 of Subway Tile Backsplash for Dark Cabinets
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This kitchen with black frame windows features a beige subway tile backsplash for dark cabinets. The cabinets are topped by a white and gray marble countertop fitted under stained wood floating shelves.
08 of Dark Wood Cabinets with White Kitchen Island
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Dark wood kitchen cabinets line the off-white walls. A stainless steel hood hangs over a large stainless steel stove. A long off-white rug is laid on the warm wood floor. Three metal pendulum lamps illuminate a large white countertop on top of a white island.
09 of White Subway Tile Backsplash for Gray Cabinets
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White subway tile backsplash for gray cabinets and white countertops is fitted behind a white apron sink. The sink is paired with a black pull-down faucet in this kitchen featuring gold hardware.
10 of Décor Ideas for Neutral Modern Kitchen
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Modern kitchen island decor ideas can be found in this neutral kitchen. Marbled countertop hosts an overflowing fruit bowl and glass vase with long branches. Black stools sit under half of the island while the other side is cabinets.
11 of Wallpapered Backsplash for Black Cabinets
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White and black wallpaper backsplash for black cabinets is fitted above a white countertop styled with white and wood decor. The cabinets are finished with gold hardware in this butler’s pantry.
12 of Subway Tile Kitchen Backsplash with Dark Cabinets
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White subway tile kitchen backsplash with dark cabinets is fitted under blond wood floating shelves. The shelves are mounted above a white countertop in this butler’s pantry featuring stainless steel appliances.
13 of White Shiplap Backsplash with Dark Cabinets
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White shiplap backsplash with dark cabinets is fitted under stained wood floating shelves. The cabinets are topped by a white countertop in this kitchen boasting a black frame garage door kitchen window.
14 of Black and White Cabinets with Gold Hardware
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This kitchen features black lower cabinets with gold knobs and pulls. A large black hood hangs over the stainless steel stove with gold hardware. A wealth hangs on the shiny offset white tile wall between two hanging white cabinets with gold knobs. A small potted Christmas tree sits on a pile of books next to the stove. A ceramic white container holds wooden spoons on the right side of the stove.
15 of Dark Grey Cabinets with White Marble Backsplash
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Dark grey shaker cabinets with gold hardware are finished with a light marble countertop. Blond wood floating shelves are mounted above the cabinets against a white and grey marble backsplash.
16 of Pantry with White Marbled Quartz Backsplash
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This pantry boasts three pictures of herbs leaning against a white marbled quartz backsplash. A small white pendant light hangs in front of the white walls over the white marbled counter on the black cabinets. A grey rug is laid on the grey tile floor.
17 of Black and White Kitchen Cabinets with Gold Knobs
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White cabinets with gold knobs hang over a white countertop on black cabinets with gold knobs. Three pears are placed on a cutting board in front of the offset white tiled backsplash. Two floating wood shelves are installed above the black faucet of the stainless steel sink.
18 of Uneven Stone Backsplash for Brown Cabinets
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This kitchen boasts an uneven stone backsplash for brown cabinets fitted behind a white range hood. The hood is mounted above a stainless steel gas range standing between the white and gray marble countertop.
19 of Dark Grey Kitchen Cabinets with Gold Hardware
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Dark grey kitchen cabinets with gold hardware are paired with white and grey marble countertops. A silver metal range hood with gold trim is mounted against white staggered tile backsplash over a stainless steel range.
20 of Checkered Tile Floor and Farmhouse Sage Green Kitchen Cabinets
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This kitchen boasts white cabinets on a white wall. Wooden cutting boards are placed on an off-white counter on farmhouse sage green kitchen cabinets. A brown rug is laid on the black and white checkered tile floor.
21 of White Backsplash for Dark Cabinets
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White chevron tile backsplash for dark cabinets is fitted under blond wood floating shelves flanking a white range hood. The hood is mounted above a stainless gas range standing between the white countertop.
22 of Black Cabinets and a Brass Kitchen Faucet
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This kitchen boasts white shiplap walls, black cabinets with gold hardware, and a brown mat on the ornate black and white tile floor. The brass kitchen faucet empties into a white sink on the white counter. A plant in a gold pot sits on a white stand in front of a kitchen window with white shutters.
23 of Beige Backsplash for Black Cabinets
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Beige tile backsplash for black cabinets with tan border tiles is fitted next to stainless steel appliances. The cabinets face a white kitchen island topped by a beige granite countertop.
24 of Subway Tile Backsplash with Black Cabinets
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White frame window is built into a white subway tile backsplash with black cabinets in this farmhouse kitchen. The cabinets are topped by a white apron sink fitted into the white countertop.
25 of White and Black Kitchen Cabinets
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This kitchen features white walls, white hanging cabinets, silver pulls, and a stainless steel microwave and stove. White countertops are placed on the black lower cabinets and island. A long white rug is laid on the dark wood floor.
26 of Beige Backsplash for Dark Cabinets and Light Countertops
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The stainless steel gas range stands under a stainless range hood fitted to stained wood open cabinets. The range hood is mounted above a beige square tile backsplash for dark cabinets and light countertops.
