21+ Backsplash for Modern Cabinets
ID# 188204 – Product BA7017 – Honey Onyx Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Light Wood Kitchen Cabinets with White Quartz Countertops
This well-lit contemporary kitchen oozes elegance with its honey onyx glass hand-cut artisan mosaic tile backsplash colonized by gorgeous yellow and brown color shades. This mosaic is designed with irregularities in shape and size that add an authentic look to the backdrop. The modern light wood kitchen cabinets create a cohesive look with the glass backsplash tiles, offering a sleek and elegant foundation. While the brass cabinet hardware complements the opulence of the tiles, the white quartz countertops add another layer of texture with their marble-look veining.
ID# 188211 – Product BA5503 – Marble Look White Glass Herringbone Mosaic Tile
Gray and White Kitchen with Herringbone Backsplash Tiles
If you are looking for a failsafe design, a gray-and-white color scheme will never let you down. In this contemporary kitchen, for example, the gray cabinets provide a sleek and elegant foundation for the space. The gray countertops flawlessly complete this sleek appeal. The white herringbone tile backsplash adds crispness to the overall look of the kitchen space. The white tiles also create an appearance of marble look veining to increase the level of spindle and a touch of royalty.
Backsplash for Modern Cabinets
While kitchens are the heart of our homes, cabinets are the backbones of the kitchens. And if you long for something minimalistic but elegant that will remain fashionable for years, modern cabinets are for you! With their clean lines, neutral color palettes and metallic accents, modern cabinets are a perfect way to create an uncluttered design that feels sleek and timeless. Blending functionality and aesthetics, modern cabinets are typically designed to blend seamlessly into the kitchen environment. But what about the backsplash? What is the right way to complement the cabinets? Which colors can be used for a backsplash for modern cabinets? If you are renovating your kitchen or designing a new one and are overwhelmed by these questions, you have come to the right place!
Endless Variety of Backsplash Designs for Modern Kitchen Cabinets
Today, backsplash tiles come in a large plethora of materials, colors, shapes, textures and patterns, offering endless design possibilities. When it comes to choosing a backsplash for modern cabinets, your backsplash tiles need to complement the sleek design of your cabinetry. Modern backsplashes are typically made from materials such as glass, stainless steel, marble, quartz, and ceramic tiles. Besides the materials themselves, geometric tiles and textured/raised designs are a few of the most modern looks. When used skillfully, they can add a lively yet discreet ambiance to any environment and complement the smooth contours of modern cabinets. So, if you aim to create a modern design with timeless elegance, we brought together 22+ inspiring design projects with a backsplash for modern cabinets that showcase many different achievable looks you can pull inspiration from.
ID# 188201 – Product BA8004 – Black & Gray Textured Glass Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Glass Mosaic Backsplash for Modern Cabinets
To create luxurious and chic designs, a gray color scheme always results in satisfying looks- as proven by this modern kitchen! Here, the dark gray cabinets anchor the space, providing a sophisticated foundation. The matte finish of these cabinets enhances the modern aesthetic. The lighter gray countertops bring visual interest. Above, the black and gray glass mosaic tile backsplash creates a visually appealing backdrop and brings a dynamic look to the space. The addition of the stainless steel appliances, cabinet hardware, undermount sink, and faucet finalize the look cohesively.
Modern Mosaic Tiles
Elevate your space with our custom-made limestone tile, designed to bring a modern touch to any interior with its sophisticated gray tones.
Experience the perfect blend of modern design and classic elegance with the white and gray marble subway tile, offering sophisticated and elegant finish.
Experience modern sophistication with the white glass and metal mosaic tile, offering a bright and elegant finish that transforms any space.
Designed with a chevron pattern and long size, our white marble chevron mosaic tile offers a sleek appeal with a sense of luxury.
Our long gray porcelain tile, with its honed finish, creates an ultra-modern look that blends sleek lines with an elegant touch for a refined finish.
Achieve a modern look with our pure white marble mosaic tile, featuring a geometrical shape that adds a sleek and sophisticated touch.
Our beige porcelain tile features a long, slim shape and elegant design, providing a modern and stylish enhancement.
Experience modern sophistication with our white marble backsplash mosaic tile that features a bold geometrical design.
Featuring a modern look with a dynamic pattern, our white, gray, and brown chevron mosaic tile delivers a chic and eye-catching design.
ID# 188202 – Product BA6313 – Multicolor Marble Diamond Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Gray and Wood Cabinets with Multicolored Marble Backsplash
The juxtaposition of different colors pays off in this modern kitchen! The two-tone kitchen cabinets consist of wood and gray colors, offering a sleek and elegant look with a warm sense. The brushed nickel hardware completes the cabinets’ modern design, which complements the stainless steel cabinets. The multicolor marble backsplash stands out between the cabinets with its gorgeous diamond pattern. Finally, the use of white quartz countertops is an additional enhancement that accentuates the brightness of the marble tiles.
What is the trend in backsplash in 2024?
In 2024, kitchen backsplashes are embracing a mix of boldness, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. Here are some of the most popular trends;
- Bold Colors: This year, dark colors such as deep green, royal blue and black come back to life and would look perfect on the walls of the kitchen.
- Zellige Tiles: Often described as having a rough or uneven hand-made appearance, Zellige tiles definitely deserve their place at the top of the trends list, as well as adding a splendid natural feel to kitchens.
- Textured and Patterned Tiles: In 2024, we’re seeing texture step into the spotlight. From patterned ceramic tiles to textured glass mosaics, these designs add visual depth and a tactile experience to kitchen designs.
- Earthy Colors: Brown, terracotta, ocher, and all their shades are popular for a good reason. These shades can easily give the decor that trendy artisanal and authentic touch.
- Mixed Materials: Using two or more materials like glass, marble or metal is a very common practice that provides the decor with freedom and opportunities to create unique designs for everyone.
ID# 188203 – Product BA5501 – Marble Look Blue Glass Hexagon Backsplash Tile
Blue Glass Hexagon Tiles with a White Grout Color
If you want to honor a white and blue look, go with a blue backsplash that is elegant and sophisticated. In this coastal kitchen, for instance, the blue glass hexagon backsplash tiles create an eye-catching focal point. The marble-like veining of these glass tiles evokes the tranquil sense of the ocean. The white grout lines further enhance the honeycomb pattern. The pastel blue color of the kitchen cabinets gives the room harmony with the tiles and the white quartz top makes the kitchen enlightening. The use of stainless steel in the appliances matches the sleek design of the streamlined cabinets. Lastly, the simple black cabinet hardware provides the necessary contrast for this kitchen makeover.
Glass Mosaic Tiles
Experience luxury with our elegant white mosaic tile, featuring a rhomboid design and a sophisticated mix of shell glass and marble.
Bring elegance and modernity with our glass and metal mosaic tile, offering a stylish and refined finish.
Discover the modern elegance with our gray glass and marble mosaic tile, offering a strikingly unique and elegant look with a sophisticated pattern.
Experience modern sophistication with the white glass and metal mosaic tile, offering a bright and elegant finish that transforms any space.
Add a splash of elegance with our multicolored glass and ceramic mosaic tile, showcasing a glossy finish that brings a refined touch to any room.
Our glass mosaic tile combines a pure white finish with a modern design to deliver a bright, elegant appeal, perfect for enhancing any room.
Add a fresh, contemporary look with our white marble and glass mosaic tile. The bright, clean appearance and unique pattern offer a standout feature.
Experience the modern allure of our white glass quartz liner mosaic tile. The unique charm and sleek finish bring a contemporary and sophisticated feel.
Providing a bright and modern look, our white glass mosaic tile features an eye-catching rhomboid design.
Should the backsplash be lighter or darker than the cabinets?
Even though the color choice of the cabinets and backsplash tiles has a significant impact on the overall look, there is no certain answer to this question. A backsplash can be both lighter and darker than cabinets. Both of these approaches have different impacts on the kitchen aesthetic! For example, if you go with dark cabinets, using a lighter backsplash color will help you to enlighten the space. On the contrary, a dark backsplash can easily create a focal point between the light cabinets and give your space a dramatic spin. Therefore, when it comes to its selection, you have to ensure that they both have cohesive appeal if you opt for lighter, dark, or any other shades.
ID# 188205 – Product BA6203 – Green Glass & Metal Hexagon Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Green Mosaic Backsplash for Modern Cabinets
This contemporary kitchen has a bit of everything! From the green mosaic tile backsplash to two-tone kitchen cabinetry, and wood open shelves, each element assures that this kitchen feels design-savvy enough to impress its users. The glass hexagon mosaic tile is definitely the star of this design, creating a striking focal point. The green color transitions on the mosaic look like jewelry and add a dose of opulence. For the rest, the light gray and white cabinets and white Silestone quartz countertops provide a sleek and bright appeal as a foundation. The addition of the wood open cabinets brings warmth to the space.
ID# 188206 – Product BA4501 – Modern Long Beige Porcelain Backsplash Tile
White and Wood Cabinets with Beige Porcelain Tile Backsplash
This modern kitchen instills calmness in its users, thanks to its subtle neutral color palette tinged with shades of beige! The white and wood cabinets provide a well-balanced look for the space. While the white quartz countertops seamlessly blend with the cabinets to create a continuous look, the beige porcelain tile backsplash complements the warm sense of the wooden wall cabinets. The horizontally stacked layout of the tiles creates an illusion of a wider space. The black handles somewhat pierce through the cabinets and improve the dynamics.
Backsplash for Modern White Cabinets
One of the most convenient options and safe choices to apply to the kitchen is white kitchen cabinets. And when the fresh appeal of the white meets with the modern lines, the results are just beautiful. Since these modern white cabinets act as a blank canvas that you can work on, they can be a great pair with almost any backsplash design. You can match the white cabinets with a white backsplash to create a subtle elegance or use a statement maker tile design to add a striking focal point.
Regardless of your desired aesthetic, the simplicity of the white cabinets allows you to be as creative as you imagine with your backsplash tiles! When looking at your backsplash alternatives, you’ll see that there are a lot of backsplash designs, from glossy glass mosaics to sleek metal sheets, luxurious natural stones, and classic subway tiles. Each of them can offer an artistically pleasing aesthetic perspective.
ID# 188207 – Product BA7016 – Pearl Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
All-white Kitchen Design with Mosaic Tile Backsplash
All-white kitchens are beautiful for many reasons. However, sometimes they need some space-enhancing factors and in this case, it is the glass mosaic tile backsplash. This hand-cut artisan mosaic tile backsplash with its blue color transitions adds a pop of color without overpowering. For the rest, the white shaker cabinets and white countertops create a bright and spacious atmosphere while the brushed nickel hardware makes a final touch, slightly punctuating the design.
What backsplash is timeless?
While backsplash tiles come in an endless variety of design options, there is one design that has been a staple for kitchen backsplashes: a subway tile. Characterized by their simple rectangular shapes, no doubt that subway tiles are the most timeless option for kitchen backsplashes, especially the ones in a white color.
ID# 188208 – Product BA6202 – Space Blue Glass Subway Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Blue Subway Tile Backsplash for Modern White Cabinets
Feeling much more pronounced thanks to the plain appeal of the white cabinets and countertops, the space blue subway tile backsplash acts as the showstopper of this kitchen to mark the stove station. Even though these tiles give a classic feel with their horizontal brick pattern, the space blue color makes a modern twist on this classic pattern, creating a one-of-a-kind look for the backsplash. The antique brass cabinet hardware and faucet complement the metallic effect of the tiles and add much-needed warmth to the space.
ID# 188209 – Product BA7020 – Diamond Gray Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
White Flat-panel Kitchen Cabinets with Diamond Glass Tiles
Featuring a bright color palette, this contemporary kitchen is bathed in sunlight which is enough to meet this massive space’s need for natural light! In this contemporary kitchen, the white cabinets dominate a large portion of the space and set the tone as fresh and bright. The white countertops seamlessly blend with the cabinets to create a continuous look. Between them, the gray diamond glass artisan mosaic tiles shine like a diamond, adding an iridescent sheen. The unique layout of the tiles gives the space an authentic feel. The stainless steel cabinets perfectly match the metallic effect of the tiles.
Backsplash for Modern Gray Cabinets
Gray-themed kitchens are a great alternative to all-white kitchens. You can capture the same bright impact, especially with the light gray tones. However, gray cabinets are not limited to just light tones. From medium-tone gray shades to almost black ones, darker gray cabinets are also popular choices for kitchen designs, offering visual drama. Even though each of these gray shades has different impacts, all of them are timeless and versatile options that can be a perfect match for a modern style. Considering that in today’s market, we have a wide range of modern gray cabinet door styles and backsplash materials from natural stones to engineered materials like quartz, we have limitless design options opened up for us.
Due to their timeless and versatile appeal, different types of backsplashes can be an excellent pair with modern gray cabinets. For example, if you are working with a small kitchen, you can pair it with light gray cabinets with a white backsplash. If you want to make a unique twist, you can also match the gray cabinetry with a colorful backsplash such as yellow, burgundy, red, blue, or green. And for those who love monochromatic kitchens, gray-on-gray does it wonderfully without overwhelming the space.
ID# 188210 – Product BA62046 – Glossy White Glass & Marble Diamond Mosaic Tile
White Backsplash for Modern Gray Cabinets
This contemporary kitchen design owes its mesmerizing look to the eye-striking diamond mosaic backsplash and wood corner shelves that anchor it to the space, not to mention the kitchen’s high ceilings and dark gray full-height cabinets that stand out next to the white walls. The flat panel kitchen cabinets with their dark gray color create a sophisticated foundation with a dramatic flair. Between them, the white glass mosaic tile backsplash and countertops complement the bright appeal of the white walls. The glossy finish of the tiles enhances the space feel even further by bouncing the natural light around the room. Mirroring the perimeter cabinets, the large kitchen island paired with black stools provides additional work and storage space. The medium-tone wood floor softens the contrasting look of the gray-and-white color scheme and brings warmth to the space.
What backsplash makes a room look bigger?
If you are looking for a backsplash tile that makes the room, you need to consider several factors and colors are one of the most important of them. Light-colored tiles, especially white ones, are perfect to give the space a brighter and more spacious feel. Aside from the colors, you can achieve this goal with the right material choice. Characterized by reflective skin, glass tiles can bounce the light around the room and give your space a bigger feel. You can also opt for mirrored backsplash tiles to give the space a dimension and create an illusion of a larger area. While smaller tiles tend to create more intricate patterns, large-format tiles with fewer grout lines provide a more seamless look which reduces visual clutter.
ID# 188212 – Product BA8023 – Shimmery White Shell Glass Kitchen Backsplash Tile
Light Gray Cabinets with White Shell Glass Backsplash
The glittering white glass tiles create a visual focal point effortlessly in this modern kitchen that is founded upon the gray and white color scheme. With its glossy appeal, this shell glass backsplash shines like a diamond and adds an iridescent sheen to the backdrop. As for the rest, while the backsplash sets itself apart, the rest is fitted with light gray cabinets and white quartz countertops to play up the backsplash’s glittering aesthetic.
What is the most practical backsplash?
Even though backsplashes are the visual focal points of kitchens and have a big influence on the overall aesthetic, a backsplash tile also needs to be practical. Since kitchens are high-traffic areas, a practical backsplash will help you keep your space clean and fresh. Due to their non-porous skin, glass, and metal tiles stand out as the most practical backsplash materials. These tiles are resistant to heat and moisture and provide easy-to-clean surfaces.
ID# 188213 – Product BA6201 – Space Brown Glass Subway Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Glossy Glass Subway Tile Backsplash for Modern Gray Cabinets
Peeking behind the modern gray cabinets, the space brown glass subway tile backsplash transforms this otherwise ordinary space into an eye-catching design. With its glossy finish and metallic effect, these glass subway tiles create a dazzling backdrop. For the rest, the combination of the gray flat-panel cabinets and white countertops provides a sleek and clean base for the tiles. The handless design of the cabinetry reduces the clutter and provides a more modern appeal.
Backsplash for Modern Black Cabinets
As a neutral and sophisticated color, black cabinets can have a deep impact on the kitchens. Since a black color can feel dark and moody, you might hesitate to use it on the cabinets. However, with the right color combinations and lighting layering, black cabinets can be an excellent choice for your modern kitchen. If you want to lighten up your kitchen space, you can pair the black cabinetry with a white backsplash. On the other hand, pairing black cabinets with a dark-colored backsplash will give your space a bold and dramatic look. Further, even the least substantial aspect, such as the gleam of the tiles, affects the context in a significant manner. When employing Black cabinets in your kitchen, you can use a glossy backsplash tile to offset this heaviness.
ID# 188214 – Product BA7018 – Charcoal Gray Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Modern Black Kitchen with Gray Glass Mosaic Tiles
Dark color schemes don’t necessarily create heavy contrasts or have a darkening effect. With the right material choices and color combinations, even an all-black color scheme can look stunning without feeling heavy. In this contemporary kitchen, for example, the black color surrounds the space through the cabinets and countertops, creating a bold and dramatic atmosphere. Between them, the charcoal gray glass backsplash tiles perfectly complete the dramatic look of the black surfaces. However, the glossy finish of these tiles balances the dark color scheme and enlightens the atmosphere.
ID# 188215 – Product BA8020 – Metallic Black & Gray Beveled Glass Backsplash Tile
Black Cabinets and Countertops with 3D Glass Backsplash Tiles
If you want your all-black kitchen design combination to stand apart, just add eye-catching pieces as this contemporary kitchen does. Here, the black and gray glass backsplash tiles instantly transform this design, adding a unique look. The beveled edges of the tiles create a 3D effect that adds dimension to the space. Below, the black cabinets and countertops provide a sophisticated foundation for the tiles. The single wood floating shelf breaks the black combination to bring warmth but it does that without breaking the neutral color scheme.
ID# 188216 – Product BA5506 – Marble Look White Glass Chevron Mosaic Tile
Black and White Kitchen with Brass Accents
Sticking to the basics of a kitchen design, this transitional kitchen offers timeless aesthetics built upon a contrasting color palette. To start with, the black shaker cabinets anchor the space, providing a sophisticated foundation. Reaching through the ceiling, the white glass chevron mosaic tile backsplash provides a bright and spacious atmosphere. The black streaks on the white tiles add depth to make the elevation more interesting. The white quartz countertops complete the bright appeal of the tiles while brass hardware interrupts the monotony of the black and white theme and warms up the space.
Backsplash for Modern Blue Cabinets
Blue is one of the most frequently used colors for kitchen cabinets, offering a tranquil atmosphere, as they come in a wide range of hue options that serve different appeals. So there is a wide selection of blue tones for modern kitchen cabinets, from pastel aqua, baby, or sky blue to navy, royal, or cobalt blue. Light blue is suitable for making the room more light and more open while deeper shades make bolder and more contrasting effects.
When choosing a backsplash for your modern blue cabinets, you need to consider the shade of the blue that you choose. White backsplashes can be a great pair for both light and dark blue cabinets. The combination of black and white is perfect for those looking to add a coastal vibe to their kitchens. Gray, cream, beige or even black tiles can also work with these cabinets.
ID# 188217 – Product BA6204 – Blue Rustic Glass & Ceramic Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Blue Backsplash for Modern Cabinets and White Countertops
This contemporary kitchen honors the blue shades by using it both for a backsplash and cabinets. Reaching through the ceiling, the blue glass and ceramic mosaic tile backsplash creates a visually appealing backdrop. The brown accents of this mosaic give it a rustic flair. The blue modern kitchen cabinets flawlessly complement the backsplash tiles. Between them, the pure white quartz countertops make a nice amendment that enlightens the atmosphere. As a finishing touch, the wooden floating shelf creates a warmed sense of ambiance to the linear and brings in a coastal touch with the blue and white tones.
Do modern kitchens have backsplashes?
A backsplash is one of the most important elements for kitchen designs, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. So yes, modern kitchens have backsplashes.
ID# 188218 – Product BA6330 – Multicolor Marble Subway Backsplash Tile
Contemporary Kitchen with Multicolor Marble Subway Tile Backsplash
This contemporary kitchen boasts a marble subway tile backsplash defined by multicolored patterns that deepen the artistic mood of the kitchen. Adorned with warm gold and gray veining, these marble subway tiles exude a timeless elegance with a sense of luxury. The white countertops and the white range hood complement the bright appeal of the tiles. For the rest, while the wood wall cabinets provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the blue cabinets add a pop of color without breaking the elegant overall look.
ID# 188219 – Product BA631613 – Modern Gray Marble Chevron Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Blue and White Cabinets with Marble Chevron Mosaic Tiles
Featuring a contrasting scheme without feeling contrived and over the top, this contemporary kitchen has some coastal vibes. Well-thought-out details are most evident in the marble backsplash and blue base cabinets. For the upper parts of the space, the white color surrounds the upper cabinets, backsplash tiles, and countertops. The chevron tile backsplash adopts white marble to give the kitchen an attractive appearance and a touch of royalty. Below, the navy blue cabinets create a contrasting look that brings dimension. The addition of the wooden floating shelf and brass hardware gives the space a sense of warmth.
Backsplash for Modern Brown Cabinets
Associated with nature, earthy shades like brown offer a sense of tranquility and a biophilic color. That’s why, with the alteration of different shades of brown, varying effects on the space can be produced. For instance, using light colors fosters a more relaxing appearance that also brings about a calming influence on the space as well as its occupants. Dark brown tones, conversely, offer a more bold and dramatic note that can be managed and tempered by lighter colors like white and light gray. Depending on the aesthetics you wish to achieve and taking into consideration the amount of light that enters the kitchen, you can make your choice among the backsplash designs from luxurious marble stone to modern glass mosaics and metal sheets.
ID# 188220 – Product BA7015 – Opal Beige Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Ceiling-height Backsplash for Modern Cabinets
The soft color palette restores this contemporary kitchen to its refined lines characterized by light wood cabinetry and ceiling-height backsplash. The light wood cabinets topped with white countertops provide a sleek and modern look for the space. The opal beige glass mosaic tile backsplash reaches through the ceiling and creates an eye-catching backdrop without overpowering. Using floating shelves instead of wall cabinets gives the space a lighter and airer feel.
Marble Mosaic Tiles
Experience the perfect blend of modern design and classic elegance with the white and gray marble subway tile, offering sophisticated and elegant finish.
The marble mosaic tile in white and gray features a flower pattern, providing a delicate and sophisticated look.
Our eye-catching multicolored marble tile, adorned with a diamond pattern, offers a blend of luxury and elegance.
Introduce a romantic flair with our white and gray marble mosaic tile. The delicate leaf pattern provides a unique, elegant touch perfect for creating a refined atmosphere.
Experience the elegance of our white, gray, and gold marble mosaic tile. The chevron pattern enhances the sophisticated, upscale appeal.
Experience timeless elegance with our white and beige marble mosaic tile. The delicate flower pattern provides a chic and classic enhancement.
Our pure white marble mosaic tile showcases a small picket design, offering a modern and sophisticated aesthetic perfect.
Featuring a refined leaf pattern and radiant marble surface, our white mosaic tile provides a chic and glamorous look.
Elegance meets modernity in our white subway marble backsplash mosaic tile, providing a chic and refined appearance.
Discover the beauty of our white and gray dot marble mosaic tile. The eye-catching pattern and elegant finish deliver a luxurious enhancement to kitchens.
The unique pattern of the white and gray marble tile, waterjet cut for precision, adds both a dynamic feel and a luxurious touch.
ID# 188221 – Product BA8030 – Chevron Pearl Marble Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Medium-tone Wood Cabinets with Chevron Mosaic Backsplash
This soothing contemporary kitchen skillfully brings white and wood shades together. The medium-tone wood cabinets draw a sleek and modern profile while providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The wood floor creates a continuous look with the cabinets. Above, the marble chevron tile backsplash creates a nice textural look. The slightly darker grout color emphasizes the striking chevron pattern even further.
