As you enter this kitchen, you’ll notice the shiny white tile backsplash behind dark wood floating shelves. A white marble counter is installed between the dark wood cabinets. Consider adding green potted plants to add splashes of color to the room.
33 Timeless Subway Tile Backsplash Ideas That Sparkle
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Published: January 23, 2023
Updated: January 23, 2023
33 Timeless Subway Tile Backsplash Ideas That Sparkle
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January 23, 2023
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Have you considered adding a subway tile backsplash to your kitchen during your next renovation? Subway tile backsplashes are easy to keep clean and are a timeless, classic look. You can find a subway tile backsplash to fit almost any budget, as well as in a wide range of colors.
Think about the beauty of a shiny classic white backsplash contrasted with dark wood cabinets. Ponder floating white shelves hanging on a serene light blue tile wall. If that doesn’t appeal, you can combine gray tiles and white cabinets with chrome hardware or imagine a beautiful black backsplash paired with white walls and a detailed black and white hexagon tile floor.
So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and spend a few minutes studying this gallery of timeless subway tile backsplash ideas to see how the right backsplash will make your home sparkle!
02 of Red and White Towels and a Grey Tile Backsplash
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Red and white towels hang on a stainless steel stove set against a gray tile backsplash. A white countertop is installed on the white cabinets, and a brown tile is used for the floor.
03 of Teal Blue Subway Tile Backsplash
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A white kitchen hood and floating white shelves hang on a teal blue subway tile backsplash. A light gray counter sits on white cabinets on each side of a stainless steel stove, while a glass pendant lamp hangs over the light gray counter of the kitchen island.
04 of Gray Subway Tile Backsplash
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As you look around this kitchen, you’ll notice a gray subway tile backsplash installed between white cabinets with silver pulls. A stainless steel stove sits between the white countertops. Consider adding patriotic decor to celebrate Independence Day.
05 of Green Pans in Front of a White Tile Kitchen Backsplash
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Two green pans sit on a black range in front of a white tile kitchen backsplash. White pendant lights hang in front of the white cabinets, and a black cutting block sits on the white countertop.
06 of Subway Tile and Herringbone Tile Backsplash
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An off-white subway tile backsplash is installed next to a decorative off-white herringbone tile backsplash. A stainless steel hood hangs above the stainless steel range. A gray counter is laid on the white cabinets.
07 of Light Gray Subway Tile Backsplash
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A modern black hood hangs over a stainless steel stove in a kitchen with a light grey subway tile backsplash. Long gold pulls are attached to the white cabinets, and wooden spoons in a light gray canister sit on the marbled counter.
08 of White Subway Tile and a Blue Towel
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A wire basket is attached to the white kitchen cabinets. A blue towel hangs in front of the white subway tile, while white and wood cutting boards are placed on the grey countertop.
09 of White Subway Tile Wall with Marbled Countertop
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A white kitchen cabinet with a gold knob hangs next to a white hood. A white picture leans against the white subway tile wall. A stainless steel range is installed on the white-marbled countertop.
10 of Red Brick Subway Tile and Gray Counters
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Two glass pendant lights hang over a grey counter on a white kitchen island. A red brick subway tile is used as the backsplash. Black knobs are installed on the white cabinets, and a gray rug is laid on the warm wood floor.
11 of White Cabinets on a White Subway Tile Wall
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Two white kitchen cabinets hang on a white subway tile wall. A glass pendant light hangs over the white sink. A black gooseneck faucet sits on the white countertop near small plants in terracotta pots.
12 of Gray Subway Tile and a Gray Counter
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Standing in this kitchen, you’ll see light grey walls and white cabinets. Gray subway tile has been installed above the light gray counter. A faded rug is laid on the light wood floor.
13 of White Cabinet Crown Molding on Tall Kitchen Cabinets
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Black pendant lights and a black hood hang in a kitchen with white walls, a white subway tile backsplash, and tall white cabinets. White cabinet crown molding is installed at the top of the cabinets. Branches in a gold container sit on the white kitchen island. Two tall brown chairs are placed on the warm wood floor.
14 of Halloween Skull Decor in White and Black Kitchen
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This kitchen counter showcases white quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash and white upper cabinets. The lower cabinets are a contrasting matte black with gold fixtures. A Halloween skull wearing a witch’s hat is sitting on a wood cake plate next to a large grey vase with twig decor.
15 of Kitchen Peninsula with Beige Cabinets
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This kitchen features a peninsula with beige cabinets fitted to white kitchen cabinets. The cabinets are topped by a black speckeled countertop and paired with a white subway tile backsplash.
16 of Black Subway Tile Backsplash and White Cabinets
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As you peer into this laundry room, you’ll see a black subway tile backsplash between white cabinets with black knobs. A wicker basket sits on the black and white hexagon tile floor. Consider hanging a fun sign on the light gray walls to add some humor to your chores.
17 of White Subway Tile Backsplash and a White Wreath
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A white wreath is attached to a stainless steel hood on a light grey kitchen wall. A white subway tile backsplash is installed between the white cabinets. Pink flowers in a terracotta pot sit on a wood tray on the white kitchen island.
18 of White Subway Tile on a Light Gray Wall
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As you enter this kitchen, you will see a towel draped over the gray countertop. White subway tile is installed on the light grey wall. Consider using white cabinets to brighten the room.
19 of White Tile Backsplash with Black Countertop
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A green wreath hangs on a white hood between white kitchen cabinets. Two cutting boards are attached to a white tile backsplash, while wooden spoons in a white canister sit on the black countertop.
20 of White Subway Tile Behind a Black Gooseneck Faucet
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This kitchen features white walls and light gray raised panel cabinets. A black gooseneck faucet sits on the white counter in front of the white subway tile backsplash. A beige rug is laid on the warm wood floor.
21 of White Tile Backsplash and a Blue Stove
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A wooden cutting board leans against a white tile backsplash. The blue stove is installed between white cabinets with gold handles. A white rug is laid on the dark wood floor.
22 of White Tile Backsplash on a Light Gray Wall
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Two black pendant lamps illuminate a stainless steel sink on a grey kitchen countertop. A white tile backsplash is attached to the light grey wall, and two tiny floating white shelves are attached to a white cabinet.
23 of Stainless Steel Stove Against a White Tile Backsplash
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This kitchen boasts white cabinets with black hardware and a gray granite countertop. A stainless steel stove is pushed against the white tile backsplash. A grey countertop sits on a black kitchen island, while a grey rug is laid on the warm wood floor.
24 of Off-white and Gray Curtain Above Kitchen Sink
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Off-white and gray striped kitchen curtain above sink flanks a white window. A white sink with antique black faucet is set into the light gray marble countertop in front of off-white subway tile backsplash.
25 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.
26 of Black and White Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas
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White upper and lower cabinets with black hardware line this neutral kitchen with rustic touches. A white subway tile backsplash with black grout lines the white countertop. A black and white kitchen island stands on wooden flooring topped with farmhouse decor.
27 of Rustic White Tile Backsplash and Tall Blue Chairs
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Tall blue chairs sit on a grey wood floor behind a white kitchen peninsula. Floating wood shelves on a light gray wall hang above a rustic white tile backsplash. A stainless steel stove sits beneath a white hood.
28 of Light Gray Tile Backsplash Under White Cabinets
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Two glass pendant lights hang over a white countertop on a blue kitchen island. A light gray tile backsplash is installed under the white cabinets, and a white rug is laid on the dark wood floor.
29 of Quartz Countertops with Light Gray Subway Tile Backsplash
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This well-lit kitchen is designed with white shaker-style cabinets and a matching white hood vent above a gas stove. White quartz countertops are accessorized with a wood knife block, a glass jar of kitchen utensils, and a toaster. A light gray subway tile backsplash stretches along the wall where a pot filler is mounted.
30 of White Flowers and a White Tile Backsplash
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As you peer at this stove, you’ll notice white flowers in a glass vase on the stainless steel range. A white hood hangs over the white tile backsplash. Consider placing some wood cutting boards on the quartz countertop to add a rustic touch.
31 of Open-Wood Shelf on a Bright White Subway Tile Wall
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White plates sit on an open wood kitchen shelf attached to a bright white subway tile wall. A white pendant lamp hangs over a stainless steel sink, and a stainless steel gooseneck faucet is installed on a black countertop.
32 of Plain White Subway Tile Between White Cabinets
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Black pendant lights dangle over a white counter on a black kitchen island. A stainless steel stove is pushed against plain white subway tile between white cabinets. A beige rug is laid on the dark wood floor.
33 of White Tile Backsplash and a Dark Wood Floor
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This kitchen features gray walls and white cabinets. A stainless steel faucet sits in front of the white tile backsplash, while a beige rug sits on the dark wood floor.
