Polished nickel pot filler is mounted to a white and gray marble kitchen backsplash under a white range hood. A gas cooktop is laid under the hood on white cabinets with matching marble countertops.
27 White Tile Backsplash Kitchen Ideas for Subtle Character
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Published: May 12, 2022
Updated: December 5, 2023
An all-white kitchen does not have to be plain and simple. There are many ways to add interesting accents to your space with unique white tile backsplash kitchen designs. In kitchens with white cabinets, there can often be the risk of the cabinets fading into the background of a white backsplash.
However, with subtle and strategic use of color, texture, and shapes, a white tile backsplash can actually make your cabinets pop. Consider using white marble with gray veins or black grout on a white subway tile backsplash kitchen as clever methods of adding visual depth. Backsplash tiles with a glossy or glazed finish can also break up the monotony of white.
Finally, the easiest solution is to play around with different tile shapes, such as grid tiles, herringbone patterns, or staggered tiles. Take a scroll through the following homes that prove a white backsplash tile kitchen is far from boring.
02 of White Subway Tiles for Kitchen Backsplash
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White range hood is fitted between white cabinets in this white subway tile backsplash kitchen with white and gray marble countertops. A gas cooktop placed under the hood is paired with a nickel pot filler.
03 of Kitchen Countertop with Backsplash Lip
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White kitchen cabinets are topped by a gray and black countertop with backsplash lip. A stainless steel microwave is fitted above a gas cooktop between white wall cabinets with black hardware.
04 of White Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash with White Cabinets
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White range hood is mounted above a white subway tile farmhouse kitchen backsplash with white cabinets. The hood is paired with a stainless steel electric range fitted between the white and light gray countertop.
05 of Stained Wood Range Hood with White Tile Backsplash
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Stained wood floating shelves flank a matching wood range hood in this white tile backsplash kitchen. The hood is fitted above an electric cooktop laid on top of rustic ivory beadboard cabinets with white and gray marble countertop.
06 of Glazed White Staggered Tile Backsplash
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Brass lantern pendant lights are hung above a white kitchen island with white and gray marble countertop. The island is placed in front of white kitchen cabinets with a glazed white staggered tile backsplash.
07 of Kitchen Backsplash with White Subway Tile
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Black woven bar stools are seated at a stained wood island with white countertop in this white subway tile backsplash kitchen. The stools face a white shiplap range hood with wood trim fitted between white shaker cabinets.
08 of White Square Tile Backsplash Kitchen
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The striking combination of white and brass appliances is nestled between white cabinets topped with gray and black countertops. These busy granite countertops make a bold statement, while the cabinets, adorned with black knobs, anchor the look. The choice of a white square tile kitchen backsplash is a masterstroke, providing a calm counterpoint to the lively granite. Interior designer Camila Lyons emphasizes the importance of this balance, stating, “When selecting countertops and backsplash tiles, balance is key. Avoid clashing by pairing a bold choice with a more subdued counterpart. Here, the subtle white backsplash elegantly complements the textured countertop, with white ensuring harmony without overwhelming the senses.” This approach allows each element to shine, creating a kitchen that’s both visually appealing and harmoniously designed.
09 of White Tile Kitchen Backsplash
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Brown leather and black metal bar stools are arranged under a white kitchen island with white countertop. The chairs face a stainless steel range hood mounted to a white tile kitchen backsplash.
10 of Light Gray Herringbone Backsplash Tiles
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White flat front kitchen cabinets with white countertop are paired with light gray herringbone backsplash tiles. A stainless steel range hood is fitted between the cabinets above a stainless electric range.
11 of Camper Kitchen with Subway Tile Backsplash
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This camper kitchen features a stainless steel double sink built into a white island with beige stone countertop. The island stands in front of white cabinets paired with black hardware and a white subway tile backsplash.
12 of White Kitchen with Subway Tile Backsplash
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White shaker kitchen cabinets are paired with black hardware and a white subway tile backsplash. Stainless steel appliances are fitted between the cabinets in this farmhouse kitchen with white countertops.
13 of Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash with White Cabinets
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White kitchen window is built into a white subway tile farmhouse kitchen backsplash with white cabinets. An oversized white apron sink in front of the window is built into a rustic stained wood cabinet with gray and black countertop.
14 of White Tile Backsplash Kitchen with White Cabinets
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White shaker cabinets are adorned with black pulls in this white tile backsplash kitchen. Light wood spindle bar stools are seated around a white island placed in front of the cabinets.
15 of Marble Backsplash for White Kitchen
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Gray kitchen island with white and gray marble countertop is positioned in front of a stainless steel gas range. The range stands under a stainless range hood fitted between white cabinets with matching marble backsplash.
16 of Herringbone White Tile Backsplash Kitchen
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This herringbone pattern white tile backsplash kitchen boasts white cabinets with brass hardware. The L-shaped cabinets frame a light blue island with table legs and a white and gray marble countertop.
17 of White Subway Tile Backsplash Kitchen
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White shaker cabinets are topped by a beige and gray countertop in this white subway tile backsplash kitchen. A white double apron sink with nickel pull down faucet is fitted into an island positioned in front of the cabinets.
18 of White Glossy Tile Backsplash Kitchen
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Glossy white tile backsplash kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances fitted between white cabinets with nickel hardware. A white island placed in front of the appliances is topped by a white countertop.
19 of White Cabinets with White Tile Backsplash
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White shaker cabinets line the walls of a white tile backsplash kitchen with tan square floor tiles. The cabinets are paired with nickel knobs and a white and gray countertop.
20 of White Countertop with Backsplash Lip
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White range hood is fitted between white glass front wall cabinets above a gas cooktop. The cooktop is laid on white kitchen cabinets featuring a white countertop with backsplash lip.
21 of White Backsplash Tiles for Kitchen
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Stainless steel double apron sink is fitted in front of white picture windows in this white tile backsplash kitchen. The sink is built into white kitchen cabinets with gray and black countertop.
22 of Staggered White Tile Backsplash Kitchen
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White window is flanked by stained wood floating shelves in this staggered white tile backsplash kitchen. A white apron sink is fitted under the window between white cabinets with white countertop.
23 of Kitchen with White Subway Tile Backsplash
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This white subway tile backsplash kitchen features a stainless steel gas range and microwave fitted between white cabinets. The cabinets are finished with black hardware and a beige and brown countertop.
24 of Mint Green Cabinets with White Tile Backsplash
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Mint green beadboard cabinets with white countertop are paired with a white subway tile backsplash. Stainless steel appliances are fitted between the cabinets in this kitchen with stained wood accents.
25 of White Herringbone Tile Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash
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Black pot filler is mounted to a white herringbone tile farmhouse kitchen backsplash with white cabinets. A white shiplap range hood with stained wood trim is fitted above the pot filler over a stainless steel gas range.
26 of White Subway Tile Kitchen Backsplash
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Light blue spindle counter stools are seated at a light wood island with white countertop. The stools face white kitchen cabinets with black hardware and a white subway tile backsplash.
27 of White Staggered Tile Farmhouse Kitchen
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Two-toned stained wood and white kitchen island is framed by white cabinets with butcher block countertop. Wood and white cross back counter stools are seated around the island in this white staggered tile kitchen.
