Black lantern pendant light is mounted above a black kitchen island with white and gray marble countertop. The island stands in front of white cabinets accompanied by a white herringbone backsplash with black grout.
30 Herringbone Backsplash Kitchens That Look So Dynamic
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Published: October 11, 2022
Updated: December 3, 2023
A herringbone backsplash is a gorgeous way of adding a dynamic touch to your kitchen. The fishbone-inspired pattern is designed to create a sense of movement that elevates your backsplash. Herringbone backsplashes are also great for drawing attention to a key area of your kitchen: your cooking space. With the right placement, a herringbone pattern backsplash can help accent your cabinets, stove, and range hood.
In many farmhouse kitchens, a white herringbone backsplash is the most popular color option. White herringbone backsplash tile can be finished with white grout for a sophisticated and modern aesthetic, or black grout for rustic and bold charm. A white herringbone backsplash with grey grout will be the happy medium. For inspiration on how to pull together your herringbone backsplash kitchen, keep scrolling through a compilation of our favorite looks.
02 of Gray and White Herringbone Backsplash Tile
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Stainless steel gas range with hood is fitted between white kitchen shaker cabinets topped by a dark gray countertop. The cabinets are paired with gray and white herringbone backsplash tile.
03 of White Herringbone Backsplash for White Cabinets
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White cabinets topped by a white and gray countertop are paired with a white herringbone backsplash. A rustic wood range hood is fitted between the cabinets above a stainless gas range.
04 of Grey Kitchen Cabinets with Gold Hardware
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Grey kitchen cabinets with gold hardware flank a white and bronze double oven range fitted under a white shiplap range hood. A black pot filler is mounted above the range on white herringbone tile backsplash.
05 of White and Gray Herringbone Backsplash Kitchen
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Dark grey range hood is mounted in front of a white and gray herringbone backsplash for white kitchen shaker cabinets. The cabinets are finished with long black pulls and a white and gray marble countertop.
06 of White Subway Herringbone Tile Kitchen Backsplash
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Stainless steel range hood fitted between white cabinets is paired with a stainless gas range. A black pot filler is mounted to a white subway herringbone tile kitchen backsplash above the range.
07 of Range Hood with Herringbone Backsplash Subway Tile
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This kitchen with gray and black countertops features white herringbone backsplash subway tile. A white range hood with stained wood trim is fitted between white cabinets above a black pot filler.
08 of Black Spindle Back Kitchen Island Seating
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This kitchen features black spindle back bar stool seating at a light wood island. Black pendant lights hang over the white island countertop in front of white kitchen cabinets with light gray herringbone tile backsplash.
09 of Mid-Century Modern Beige Couch with Leather Throw Pillow
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A low, mid-century modern beige couch rests on a white and grey rug with a leather ottoman. A matching leather throw pillow and grey patterned throw pillow are set in the corner of the sofa. Behind the couch is a view of a dark green and white kitchen with a herringbone backsplash, as well as a wood dining room table with lantern-style light fixture.
10 of Kitchen with Dark Gray Herringbone Backsplash
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A large kitchen island is decorated with white vases and flowers on a light granite counter. The back wall showcases a gray herringbone subway tile backsplash and white counters. A large white wood vent with wood accent is hung on the wall with a large green wreath.
11 of Kitchen with Gray Herringbone Backsplash
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This kitchen features a stainless steel refrigerator with freezer fitted into white shaker cabinets with long black pulls. The cabinets are paired with a black countertop and gray herringbone backsplash.
12 of Wood Cabinets in a Rustic Kitchen
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This kitchen features a light blue wall with a flat white baseboard. A light wood herringbone backsplash lines the wall between the upper and lower warm wood cabinets. A stainless steel stove sits under a sign saying let’s eat. A grey mat is placed on the deep wood floors.
13 of Gray Kitchen Cabinets with Herringbone Backsplash
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Black spindle bar stools are seated at a stained wood kitchen island lit by a black pendant light. The island stands in front of gray cabinets with a light gray herringbone backsplash.
14 of White Countertop on a Dark Wood Kitchen Island
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This large kitchen features white cabinets, silver pulls, and a light grey countertop. A white hood hangs over a stainless steel stove with a light grey herringbone backsplash. Two glass pendulum lights light up a white countertop on a dark wood kitchen island that sits on a dark wood floor.
15 of White Kitchen Cabinets with Herringbone Backsplash
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Stained wood kitchen cabinet island is topped by a white countertop lit by black, gold and glass pendant lights. The island stands in front of white cabinets paired with a white and gray herringbone backsplash.
16 of Black Pot Filler on Herringbone Tile Wall
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White herringbone tile wall supports a black pot filler in this kitchen. White cabinets are complimented by a gray and stainless steel hood and matching stove. Small plants and utensils displayed upon the white countertops complete the space.
17 of Stained Wood Floating Corner Shelf Kitchen
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White cabinets with white and black countertops are finished with a white herringbone tile backsplash. A white window is fitted into the backsplash in this stained wood floating corner shelf kitchen.
18 of Beige Herringbone Backsplash Tile
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Dark stained wood kitchen island with beige countertop stands in front of white kitchen cabinets. The cabinets are paired with beige herringbone backsplash tile and a stained wood range hood.
19 of White Herringbone Backsplash Kitchen
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White herringbone backsplash kitchen is finished with white shaker cabinets with black hardware. An electric cooktop is laid on top of the white countertop under a white board and batten range hood with stained wood trim.
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White kitchen shaker cabinets with white countertops are paired with nickel knobs and pulls. A white shiplap range hood is installed over a gas cooktop against the white herringbone tile backsplash.
21 of Gray Subway Tile Herringbone Pattern Backsplash
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Dark gray shaker cabinets are paired with a gray subway tile herringbone pattern kitchen backsplash. The cabinets are topped by a white countertop and finished with a black glass front wine fridge.
22 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.
23 of White Herringbone Backsplash for Kitchen
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White and wood woven rattan bar stools are tucked into a light blue kitchen island with white countertop. The island stands in front of white cabinets paired with a white herringbone backsplash and stainless steel appliances.
24 of White Shaker Cabinets with Dark Countertops
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The cabinets, adorned with sleek nickel pulls, offer a crisp and clean look, while the charcoal-hued countertops add depth and sophistication. Situated between the cabinets is a stainless steel range and range hood, seamlessly blending functionality with style. The kitchen’s design is further enhanced by a white and gray herringbone tile backsplash, which adds texture and visual interest.
Interior designer Camila Lyons remarks on the kitchen’s aesthetic, “The timeless black-and-white contrast is beautifully balanced here. Opting for a charcoal shade of black against white ensures a harmonious interplay.” She also notes the strategic use of colors, adding, “With the white island and black countertop lending a bespoke touch, the backsplash skillfully ties these hues together, culminating in a space that exudes elegance and individuality.”
25 of White Kitchen Island with Outlet and Open Shelves
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White kitchen island with white and gray marble countertop boasts an outlet and open shelving on the end panel. Woven counter stools with black legs face a stainless steel range hood on white herringbone tile backsplash.
26 of Herringbone Tile Backsplash Around Window Frame
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White herringbone tile surrounds an arched kitchen window with black frame. Gold sconce with white shade matches gold cabinet hardware. White cabinets and countertops host stainless steel appliances. Plants and cutting boards are arranged in front of the window.
27 of White Shaker Cabinet End Panel
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White shaker cabinets are installed into the front and side of an island in this kitchen with white cabinets and light gray herringbone tile backsplash. The kitchen island’s light gray countertop features a sink with nickel faucet.
28 of Shared Herringbone and Subway Tile Wall
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This kitchen features a shared wall of black herringbone and white subway tile backsplash. Board and batten hood is installed next to wood floating shelves. White cabinets host a farmhouse sink and stainless steel appliances.
29 of Black Lantern Pendants With Light Blue Island
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Black lantern pendants are displayed over a light blue island with rustic wood cross back stools. White herringbone backsplash connects white cabinets with black hardware. Small accessories and striped stool cushions accentuate the space.
30 of White Herringbone Backsplash with Grey Grout
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White shiplap range hood with stained wood trim is mounted above a stainless steel gas range. The range is fitted between white cabinets accompanied by a white herringbone backsplash with grey grout.
