Wooden floating shelves hang on a white subway tile backsplash in this pristine, white kitchen. They are adorned with vases in neutral colors, mugs, canisters, and cutting boards. The white counters display a tray with a white lamp and candle and potted plants. Gold pendant lamps hang over each set of shelves and a brown runner adorns the natural wood floor.
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A kitchen backsplash doesn’t just protect your walls from scuffs and grease splatters, it makes a statement and can add color, texture, and personality to your kitchen. White kitchen backsplash ideas are a popular option for many homeowners because the white color matches most types of décor and is also easy to match with counters and cabinets. This neutral palette is timeless yet classic, and its versatility is sure to weather changing trends and styles.
White backsplashes can show messes easily, but if you choose one with a glossy finish or smooth materials, they are also very easy to clean. White subway tile, paneling, marble, and mosaic tiles are just a few of the different types of white backsplash you might see. If you need some help choosing the right white kitchen backsplash ideas for your home, keep the ones in this collection in mind.
02 of White Kitchen Backsplash Ideas With Wood Range Hood
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A rustic wood range hood hangs between white cabinets with black hardware and a white and grey brick backsplash. A small wooden tray sits under a light in the cabinet and displays a crock of utensils and a white pot of flowers. A black and white rug covers the floor in front of the stove.
03 of Simple White Backsplash Ideas
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Silver pendant lights with glass shades drop down from the ceiling over a white kitchen island. A wooden bowl adorns the island with a beaded garland, while a wood chair is pulled next to it. A wreath hangs on the white subway tile backsplash above the stainless steel stove with white canisters and black appliances decorating the counters. Wood floating shelves hang in the corner and display rows of mugs, dishes, and small decorations.
04 of Wood and White Kitchen Ideas
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Two natural wood chairs are pushed up to a white island adorned with a large white vase full of lush greenery. Two large pendant lights hang above it. A black faucet sits next to brown soap bottles. White cabinets line a white wall with a white counter. The counter is adorned with a crock of utensils, a paper towel holder, and a wooden bowl. A gray and plaid towel hangs over the handle of a black and white stove.
05 of Simple White Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
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Exposed wooden ceiling beams stand out against the white walls and cabinets of this modern farmhouse kitchen. A white backsplash accents the stainless steel stove that is decorated with a rabbit figurine and a wooden cutting board. A white tray adorned with a candle and small trinkets is displayed on the white counter.
06 of Black and White Subway Tile Kitchen
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Four beige upholstered chairs with wooden legs are pulled up to a white peninsula counter in this farmhouse kitchen. Off-white cabinets hang over a white subway tile with dark grout. A black metal pendant light hangs from the ceiling over a sink with a silver faucet, while stainless steel appliances stand out against the white kitchen and white accents line the counters. A wood dining table and chairs sit nearby on the natural hardwood floor.
07 of Gray and White Backsplash for Kitchens
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A pendant light with a clear dome hangs above a white kitchen island with a dark wood top. A gray and white backsplash fills the space between the cabinets and the counter, while white dishes are stacked in the cabinets behind glass doors. Clear glass canisters are placed on the counter next to a silver faucet and a tray of potted plants and a framed photo. A gray blind covers the window behind the white sink. A stainless steel microwave hangs above a matching dishwasher and stove.
08 of White Farmhouse Kitchen With Tile Backsplash Ideas
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Brown wooden chairs are pulled up to a white kitchen counter with wooden legs. A large farmhouse clock adorns a wall and a black and white subway tile backsplash stands out among white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Canisters, framed, mugs, lanterns, and potted plants line the counter and shelves.
09 of Marble Counters and White Kitchen Backsplash
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Rows of bright white cabinets stand out against stainless steel appliances and a natural hardwood floor. A white bowl of fruit and white vases of plants adorn the counters in front of the white tile backsplash and small appliances. A white island with a marble counter is embellished with a tray of wicker vases and candles. A crystal chandelier hangs above it and a gray-striped runner lines the floor.
10 of Minimalist Kitchen With White Backsplash
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A white herringbone kitchen backsplash separates the top and bottom cabinets in this modern kitchen. The white counters are adorned with a white canister holding wooden utensils, a white water bottle, a white framed image, and a white bowl of accents. A stainless steel refrigerator stands over a gray and white geometric rug with a fringe.
11 of Gray and White Marbled Kitchen Design
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Red, brown, and white Christmas décor accessorizes white floating shelves alongside stacks of red and white bowls, plates, and serving trays. A green wreath adorns the white range hood, while the marble counter displays red and white Christmas plates, cloches, and small trinkets against the gray and white marble backsplash. A nearby island with a matching counter is embellished with a golden faucet and a white tray with stacks of plates and a red candle.
12 of White and Beige Kitchen Inspiration
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Two white pendant lights hang above a white kitchen island with a beige counter. A wooden bowl filled with fruit is centered on top. A white backsplash lines the wall between white cabinets. The cabinets hold white appliances, white vases with plants, a white pitcher of utensils, cutting boards, and a wicker tray of small decorations. White canisters and dishes fill the shelves of the cabinets and stainless still appliances are installed between them.
13 of White Honeycomb Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
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White shelves are filled with white dishes and wooden accents above a stainless steel refrigerator. A white honeycomb tile backsplash is displayed under the microwave and white cabinets. The counter is adorned with wood cutting boards and a potted plant, while a silver tea kettle rests on the stove. Brown chairs are pulled up to the white island counter and a round mat sits nearby holding potted plants and candles. A white floating shelf adorns the wall and is embellished with framed photos.
14 of White Kitchen With Dark Cabinet Handles and Hardware
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A large window filters natural light through a white blind in between two narrow, white kitchen cabinets. The cabinets are adorned with black hardware. The white counter holds potted plants, a tray with a candle and vase with a small flower, and a black knife block. A beige rug sits on the floor in front of the bottom cabinets. A black stove sits near a second set of cabinets beside a white vase holding a lush, green plant.
15 of Glossy White Backsplash Ideas
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Two large pendant lights with glass domes hang above a white island with a wooden base. Four black chairs are pulled up to it and a wooden vase of white flowers decorates its surface. A glossy, white tile backsplash divides the white cabinets from the matching white counter. The counter is decorated with glass canisters, a wood knife block, a white toaster, and a framed image. A black, industrial-style light fixture shines over the window and the sink.
16 of Off-white Farmhouse Kitchen Design
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A white subway tile backsplash brightens this kitchen with off-white cabinets and a dark hardwood floor. The brown, granite counter is decorated with a tray of bottles and a potted plant, stacked wooden cutting boards, black and white candles, a black crock of wooden utensils, a black coffee pot, and black and white canisters. A beige rug with a fringe covers the floor.
17 of White Kitchen Backsplash With Fall Décor
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A stainless steel range hood hangs above the white subway tile backsplash, while farmhouse signs and décor accessorize the top of the white cabinets. Wooden cutting boards, signs, and vases of flowers adorn the gray granite counters, and a yellow and orange leafy wreath hangs on the pantry door. A black wire basket and a white tiered tray are full of orange and yellow fall décor and trinkets. Two black pendant lights hang above the island and two stools with wood legs and white cushions are pulled up to it. Recessed lighting gives the kitchen a soft glow.
18 of White Kitchen Backsplash With White Cabinets
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White cabinets with clear glass doors are decorated with white milk glass dishes and stacks of cookbooks. A white subway tile wall separates the top cabinets from the bottom cabinets and counter. A pink stand mixer sits in the corner of the counter next to a white bowl of apples and a white crock full of wooden utensils.
19 of Black and White Arabesque Kitchen Backsplash
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A white kitchen island displays a wooden cutting board and a round, black tray with a large white vase and green stems. The white cabinets and counter are accented with a geometric white tile backsplash. The counter is adorned with a black vase of white flowers, a stack of white dishes, cutting boards, and a white farmhouse pitcher.
20 of AIry and Bright White Farmhouse Kitchen
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A stainless steel fridge and dishwasher sit between white cabinets in this airy, bright kitchen. A gray-flecked granite countertop rests against a white brick backsplash connected to a beige wall. The silver sink reflects light from the window above it and a farmhouse sign hangs above the window. A paper towel holder sits on one side of the sink and a white farmhouse jug sits in another corner displaying a bouquet of white tulips. A black wooden table sits on a blue and white floral rug in the dining room and displays a beige runner.
21 of Rustic White Kitchen With Vaulted Shiplap Ceiling
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A rustic kitchen with white cabinets and white counters is lined with wooden cutting boards, candlesticks, a tobacco basket, and wooden lanterns. A farmhouse sign hangs above the counters and décor. A white brick backsplash shines behind a stand that displays mugs and plates, a black microwave, a white bread box, and other small white appliances. A stainless steel refrigerator stands nearby and a white chair is pulled up to the marble island and a basket adorns the side of it with a rolling pin tucked into it.
22 of White Hexagon Tile Backsplash with a White Edge
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A white hexagon tile backsplash with a white edge is installed on a white kitchen wall. Two floating shelves hang over the white countertop on white cabinets with black hardware. A long beige rug is laid on the warm wood floor.
23 of White Kitchen With Gray Backsplash
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Gold and glass geometric pendant lights hang above a white kitchen island with carved wooden stools pushed up to it. White cabinets with gold hardware hang under and above a gray and white tile backsplash. A white crock of utensils, salt and pepper shakers, and potted plant adorn the counters.
24 of White Kitchen With Counter Decorations
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A green wreath hangs on a white shiplap range hood above the stainless steel stove and next to the matching refrigerator. White cabinets are lined with white pitchers and wooden crates on top. A white crock sits on the counter next to the stove and displays wooden cooking utensils. A wooden tray displays a planter of white flowers, white bowls, and salt and pepper shakers. A vintage oval painting hangs nearby next to glass canisters, and a black vintage stool is set next to the counter.
25 of White Kitchen Cabinet Crown Molding Above White Counters
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White kitchen cabinet crown molding is installed on white cabinets with silver handles. Lights under the cabinets illuminate the white countertop near the stainless steel ovens. A marbled white counter sits on a black island.
26 of Shaker Kitchen Cabinets With Crown Molding on Top
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Two ornate white pendant lights hang over a white kitchen table. White shaker kitchen cabinets with crown molding on top hang on the white walls over the white subway tile backsplash. Two white rugs are laid on the golden wood floor.
27 of White Kitchen Backsplash Ideas With Stainless Steel Appliances
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A crystal vase of pink tulips adorns a white island in a kitchen with white cabinets and a white subway tile backsplash. Stainless steel appliances are installed in the cabinets and a round wooden tray sits on the counter holding a black crock with utensils and salt and pepper shakers. A gray and white striped towel hangs over the stove handle.
28 of Gold and White Kitchen Décor
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A large gold pendant light hangs above a stainless steel stove with a copper pot resting on one of the burners. A stainless steel dishwasher stands out among white cabinets, counters, and a white kitchen backsplash. Natural light streams into the room through the large windows above the sink. A gold faucet sits below next to white bottles.
29 of Neutral Kitchen With White Backsplash
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Two gray pendant lights cast a warm light over a large, white island counter. Brown stools are pulled up under it and white candlesticks adorn the top. A white subway tile backsplash covers the wall between the top and bottom white cabinets. Bows are tied on two top cabinets. The white counters are decorated with white and silver canisters, appliances, crocks of cooking utensils, and wooden cutting boards.
30 of Dark Wood Kitchen Island and White Chandeliers
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Stainless steel appliances rest between the cabinets of this white kitchen with wood island. White chandeliers hang above wicker chairs placed on one side of the island. Pot filler with blue and white backsplash offer a pop of color to the wall.
