Stainless steel and glass range hood is fitted above a gray and brown mosaic tile backsplash. A stainless gas range under the hood is fitted between ivory cabinets with warm white and black granite countertop.
30 Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash Ideas to Fire Up Your Home
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Published: May 12, 2022
Updated: November 21, 2023
Reviewed by Jamie Murray, Interior Designer
The backsplash tiling in a farmhouse kitchen is generally designed to be very distinctive and full of character. There are a few different farmhouse kitchen backsplash ideas to help any homeowner get the look right. A white subway tile backsplash is one of the most popular options, particularly for white kitchen cabinets, but tiles in different colors and patterns will allow you to let your personality shine.
Explore other neutral shades like gray, black or tan, and don’t shy away from a mosaic of colors. In terms of tile shape, herringbone or arabesque tiles create more interesting patterns and can be used in combination with traditional rectangular tiles for an accent wall behind the stove. Brick is a unique material for kitchens with a rustic feel, while stone slabs are great as a modern farmhouse kitchen backsplash. Keep reading for ideas on the right kitchen backsplash for your farmhouse home.
02 of Herringbone Pattern Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash
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Stained wood cabinets featuring white and gray marble countertops are paired with a white and gray herringbone pattern kitchen backsplash. Black letters are mounted to the backsplash tiles over a stainless steel electric range.
03 of White Cabinets with Subway Tile Backsplash
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Whitewashed brick-patterned kitchen island with beige and black countertop stands in front of white kitchen cabinets. A stainless range hood is mounted to a white subway tile backsplash between the cabinets.
04 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with White Backsplash
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White range hood with gold trim is mounted over white staggered tile modern farmhouse kitchen backsplash. Light blue cabinets flank the hood in this kitchen with white and gray Carrara marble countertops.
05 of Gray Arabesque Kitchen Accent Tiles
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Taupe staggered tile farmhouse kitchen backsplash features gray arabesque accent tiles fitted behind a gas cooktop. The cooktop is built into an off-white countertop under a white range hood flanked by white shaker cabinets.
06 of White Herringbone Kitchen Backsplash Tiles
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Black pot filler is affixed to a white herringbone tile kitchen backsplash under a white shiplap range hood with stained wood trim. A stainless gas range under the hood is flanked by white cabinets with gray and black countertops.
07 of White Subway Tile for Kitchen Backsplash
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Light blue kitchen shaker cabinets with white countertop are accompanied by white upper cabinets. White subway tile backsplash is fitted between the cabinets in this kitchen with a stained wood island countertop.
08 of Light Gray Minimalist Backsplash
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Gas cooktop is fitted into light gray kitchen cabinets with a light gray countertop. The countertop material is flipped up onto the wall to create a minimal yet functional backsplash. A white range hood is mounted above the cooktop flanked by white glass front cabinets.
09 of Gray Staggered Tile Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash
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White shiplap kitchen island with gray countertop is accompanied by white kitchen cabinets and a reclaimed wood range hood. The cabinets are paired with black hardware and a gray staggered tile backsplash.
10 of Light Blue Arabesque Backsplash Tiles
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White beadboard cabinets with black hardware are accompanied by a light blue arabesque farmhouse kitchen backsplash. Stainless steel appliances are fitted between the cabinets in this kitchen featuring light gray countertops.
11 of White Kitchen with Herringbone Tile Backsplash
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Black range hood is mounted in front of a white and gray herringbone tile farmhouse kitchen backsplash with white cabinets. Black hardware adorns the shaker cabinets in this white kitchen with white countertops.
12 of Square Tile Backsplash for White Kitchen
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White range hood with stained wood trim is mounted to white and light gray square tile backsplash. A gas cooktop under the hood is fitted to white kitchen cabinets with white countertop.
13 of Gray Arabesque Backsplash Accent Tiles
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Stained wood range hood is mounted above a stainless steel range with nickel pot filler fitted between white shaker cabinets. The cabinets are paired with a white subway tile backsplash with gray arabesque accent tiles.
14 of Square Tile Backsplash with Border Tiles
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A farmhouse kitchen breathes a unique blend of comfort and elegance. One such idea that encapsulates this essence is a square tile backsplash with border tiles. Imagine white L-shaped farmhouse kitchen cabinets paired with a square natural stone tile backsplash, accented by mosaic tiles. The cabinets are finished with nickel hardware and a black countertop, creating a beautiful contrast.
But what takes this design a notch higher is the addition of a border tile that runs the length of the kitchen. This subtle detail can be the game-changer in your kitchen decor. As Annuska Menoita, a seasoned interior designer, suggests, “One of my favorite ways to establish continuity and infuse a charming detail is by incorporating a border tile that runs the length of the kitchen.”
The beauty of this technique lies in its versatility. It doesn’t limit itself to just kitchens. Annuska adds, “I’ve also found this technique works beautifully in powder rooms and bathrooms.” It ties your entire home together, adding a touch of character and visual cohesion
15 of Encaustic Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash Tile
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Pale pink spindle bar stools are seated under the white countertop of a rustic off-white shiplap kitchen island with drawers. The chairs face white cabinets with black and white encaustic farmhouse kitchen backsplash tile.
16 of White and Gray Herringbone Tile Backsplash
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This farmhouse kitchen boasts white cabinets paired with a white and gray herringbone tile backsplash. A brass pot filler is affixed to the backsplash over a gas cooktop with light wood range hood.
17 of White Subway Tile Kitchen Backsplash
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Stained wood shiplap range hood is fitted between white wall cabinets in this white subway tile farmhouse kitchen with white countertops. A chrome pot filler is mounted under the hood above a stainless steel electric range.
18 of White Grid Tile Kitchen Backsplash
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This white shiplap kitchen features stainless steel appliances fitted between white cabinets with white countertops. A black metal pot rack is mounted to a white grid tile kitchen backsplash above the gas range.
19 of Kitchen Backsplash with Herringbone Accent Tiles
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A stainless steel gas range is tucked between pistachio green cabinets with white and gray marble countertops. White wall cabinets are mounted to a white subway tile farmhouse kitchen backsplash with white herringbone accent tiles.
20 of Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash with White Cabinets
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Light wood range wood is fitted above a white staggered tile farmhouse kitchen backsplash with white cabinets. A stainless steel range sits under the hood in this kitchen with an irregular shaped white shiplap island with gray countertop.
21 of Veined Stone Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash
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Light wood floating shelves are mounted above a black and white veined stone modern farmhouse kitchen backsplash. The shelves are lit by chrome swing arm wall sconces flanked by deep navy cabinets with chrome pulls.
22 of Kitchen Backsplash with Staggered Tiles
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Ivory range hood is fitted between white cabinets with a white and gray staggered tile farmhouse kitchen backsplash. Bronze and crystal pendant lights hang in front of the cabinets over a white and gray marble kitchen island countertop.
23 of White Subway Tile Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash
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White farmhouse sink is fitted into black cabinets with white countertop. A white window behind the sink is flanked by stained wood floating shelves mounted to a white subway tile farmhouse kitchen backsplash.
24 of Farmhouse Kitchen with Mortar Wash Brick Backsplash
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Stainless steel range is fitted between white cabinets and drawers against a mortar wash farmhouse kitchen brick backsplash. A white shiplap range hood with stained wood trim is mounted above the range next to matching wood floating shelves.
25 of White Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash with White Cabinets
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White shaker cabinets are finished with black pulls and a gray and black countertop. A white subway tile farmhouse kitchen backsplash is fitted between the cabinets in this white shiplap kitchen.
26 of Kitchen with White Subway Tile Backsplash
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Brick archway frames a white kitchen lit by brass lantern pendant lights mounted above a white island. The lights hang in front of a white shiplap range hood fitted above white subway tile backsplash.
27 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash
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This modern farmhouse kitchen with a gray stone feature wall boasts flat panel stained wood cabinetry. The cabinets are topped by a white and gray marble countertop with a waterfall counter island.
28 of Staggered Tile Backsplash for Farmhouse Kitchen
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Stained wood and black metal shelves are mounted to a white staggered tile backsplash for farmhouse kitchen. The shelves hang next to black frame windows above a kitchen peninsula with white countertop.
29 of Ogee Tile Backsplash with White Cabinets
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This white and gray marble countertop kitchen features a white and gray ogee tile farmhouse kitchen backsplash with white cabinets. A stainless steel range is fitted into the cabinets under a black pot filler.
30 of White Subway Tile Farmhouse Backsplash Kitchen
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This white subway tile farmhouse backsplash kitchen features a stained wood and white kitchen island with a shelf at the bottom. A white window with stained wood trim is fitted into the backsplash above an oversized stainless steel apron sink.
