19+ Multicolor Subway Backsplash
ID# 186901 – Product BA6330 – Multicolor Marble Subway Backsplash Tile
Multicolor Subway Backsplash with Black Cabinets
Stretching from the counter to the ceiling, this marble multicolor subway backsplash contributes to enriching and deepening the spatial perception of the back wall. The gold veining of the marble tiles enhances the luxurious sense while the white base provides a bright and spacious atmosphere. And the black kitchen cabinets enveloping it give further identity to it. The stainless steel stove and brass cabinet hardware finalize the design with a touch of sparkle.
ID# 186910 – Product BA7017 – Honey Onyx Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Black Kitchen Cabinets with Honey Onyx Glass Backsplash
If you are looking for ways to create big design moments, check out this look carefully! In this transitional kitchen, the honey-onyx glass backsplash creates a striking focal point with a warm sense. The yellow color transitions on the tiles make this mosaic more impactful and dramatic. While the wooden range hood complements the warm sense of the tiles, the black shaker cabinets and black countertops create a dramatic contrast, providing a sophisticated foundation.
Multicolor Subway Backsplash
Looking for a traditional kitchen? Imagining a more modern design? Want to add a pop of color? Whatever the designs you are after, a subway tile backsplash is one of the most classic yet stylish design elements that have been staples for interiors for over a century. With their clean lines, subway tiles are a representation of simple sophistication. While white is the traditional color for these tiles, they can be found in every possible color, ranging from soft neutrals to vivid jewel tones. If you are looking for something a little adventurous, a multicolored subway backsplash can be a fantastic addition to add vibrant style and personality to your kitchen!
Fantastic Way to Personalize Kitchens: Multicolor Subway Backsplash Ideas
Subway tiles are an excellent addition to kitchen backsplashes, but why? Well, they have a few characteristics that make them appear both timeless and versatile. First of all, their unpretentious rectangular form factor gives it a certain class that can complement any kitchen design, starting from the most popular minimalist design to the more traditional one. Also, thanks to this simplistic shape, they can be laid in different patterns like running-bond, herringbone, basketweave, stacked, or diagonal. Even though subway tiles can feel classic, you can make them look more eye-catching by using multicolored tiles.
Due to the huge number of choices offered, you will be able to make your subway backsplash look rather colorful and diverse, which will provide great aesthetic value for your kitchen. You can go with a mix of vibrant colors like turquoise and orange to make a strong design statement or combine soft pastel shades for a more subtle and calming backdrop. In this round-up, we compiled a list of multicolor subway backsplash ideas that are executed in various materials and shades, showcasing how they are used in modern, contemporary, farmhouse, or transitional kitchens. Read on to get some inspiration from these design projects that surely rock!
ID# 186902 – Product BA8005 – Blue & Gray Metallic Glass Subway Backsplash Tile
Glossy White Cabinets with Blue Backsplash
This ultra-modern kitchen is founded upon the upscale finishes brought in by the blue glass backsplash and white cabinets and countertops. Adorned by gray and blue color transitions, this glass subway backsplash creates a striking focal point between the plain appeal of the cabinets and countertops. The handless design and glossy finish of the cabinets enhance the modern aesthetic, providing a more clean appeal.
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Are Subway tile backsplashes still in style?
Subway tiles are known for their timeless elegance, so, of course, they are still in style. Subway tiles are made in a rectangular shape. Even though this shape looks simple, this simplicity makes them a timeless option for all times. Whether you opt for a modern or traditional kitchen, you can not go wrong with a subway tile backsplash.
ID# 186903 – Product BA7017 – Honey Onyx Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Natural Wood Cabinets with Oversized Range Hood
This kitchen is filled with statement elements that create a harmonious whole. To start with, the onyx glass subway mosaic backsplash looks stunning! The gorgeous yellow and red colors and unique layout of these tiles make a strong design statement along with the white quartz countertops. The natural wood cabinets perfectly complement the warm color palette of the tiles while adding a rustic flair. Likewise, the chimney-like oversized range hood adds another rustic element, pairing perfectly with natural wood cabinets.
Multicolor Glass Subway Backsplash
Known for their sleek reflective quality, glass tiles are one of the most popular materials for kitchen backsplashes. These types of tiles can be crafted into any shade and color imaginable. Thanks to the endless options available in the market, creativity is paramount when it comes to glass backsplash designs. That’s why, if you want to use a multicolored subway backsplash for your kitchen, a glass material can give the any aesthetic you want! A multicolor glass subway backsplash can easily transform your kitchen, adding a splash of color with a touch of elegance.
Besides their visual impact, glass tiles are also great backsplash materials thanks to their durability and ease of cleaning. These tiles have non-porous skin which makes them more durable against water spills and food splashes. You can use a soft cloth and soapy warm water for a regular cleaning. For more stubborn stains, you can use a mixture of water and vinegar to clean the tiles. Glass tiles are also heat-resistant materials which means you can use them as a stove backsplash. So, with these aesthetic and functional benefits, a multicolor glass subway backsplash can be a great addition to your kitchen, offering a sleek contemporary look.
ID# 186904 – Product BA8002 – Blue & Brown Glass Subway Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Beach Style Kitchen with Two-tone Cabinetry
This calm and serene kitchen ensures that it features a coastal delight that is brought in by the soothing glass backsplash that adds depth to the back wall. The beige and blue textures on the tiles demand attention, creating a striking focal point without overwhelming. The white and wood cabinets complement these space-enhancing elements, coordinating well with the tiles.
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Can you mix subway tile patterns?
Subway tiles have been designed in a simple rectangular shape. While running bond aka off-set is the most popular layout option which resembles brickwork, their rectangular shape allows to creation of different patterns. These patterns include herringbone, chevron, basketweave, stacked, or diagonal. Each of these patterns has a different impact on the overall aesthetic. For example, herringbone and chevron patterns are great for bringing movement to the backdrops. While diagonal and basketweave patterns can be an excellent addition to traditional kitchens, stacking the tiles will give a more sleek and modern appeal to the kitchen.
ID# 186905 – Product BA8011 – Blue and White Glass Subway Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Coastal Kitchen with Blue and White Cabinets
The blue and white glass tiles create an eye-catching background for this coastal kitchen. Especially because they are taken up to the ceiling, the kitchen gets a better chance to pride itself on this stunning backsplash. In the rest of the space, the navy blue shaker cabinets topped by white quartz countertops occupy a larger portion of the interiors. Above, white wall cabinets create a clean and fresh appeal and balance the busy look of the tiles. The brushed nickel cabinet hardware pairing well with these additions pulls the space together.
ID# 186906 – Product BA8009 – Modern Gray & Beige Glass Subway Backsplash Tile
White Shaker Cabinets with Gray Granite Countertops
Here we have another traditional kitchen that goes with a modern multicolor subway backsplash. These glass tiles create a sophisticated and texture-rich background that doesn’t feel overwhelming at all. The gray granite countertops create a cohesive look with the gray and beige colors on the tiles. The white shaker cabinets complement them beautifully while enhancing the openness of the kitchen.
Multicolor Marble Subway Backsplash
Natural stone materials like granite, slate, or limestone are popular materials for kitchen backsplashes due to their timeless appeal. Among these alternatives, there is one material that stands out with its luxurious elegance: marble. Sure the main purpose of a backsplash is functional but it’s also a great way to add style, color, and pattern. For this reason, marble backsplashes became one of the most popular materials for homeowners and interior designers. Since marble stone comes in a variety of colors, textures, and patterns, it is very suitable to create a multicolor subway backsplash.
The natural beauty and variation in color and veining of the marble stone make it a timeless choice that can complement various design styles. When this luxurious appeal meets with the simplistic elegance of the subway pattern, the result is just perfect. So, if you want to give your subway backsplash a touch of opulence, you can not go wrong with a marble material. Aside from the high aesthetic value, marble is also a durable material. It can easily withstand daily wear and tear. However, since it is a natural stone which has a porous skin, it requires regular sealing. Sealing marble periodically maintains its protective barrier.
ID# 186907 – Product BA6330 – Multicolor Marble Subway Backsplash Tile
Off-white Cabinets with Quartz Countertops and Wood Range Hood
Both a timeless classic and luxurious, marble subway backsplashes are popular in kitchens for good reason. Their refined aesthetics and unique veins minimize the need to add another fixture to elaborate. As you can see in this transitional kitchen, the multicolor subway backsplash becomes the visual focal point of the space, creating an eye-catching backdrop. The off-white kitchen cabinets and white quartz countertops provide a sleek and fresh set-up which allows the backsplash tiles to stand out even more. The natural wood range hood complements the gold veins of the tiles, exuding a warm sense.
ID# 186908 – Product BA1034 – Modern Marble Subway Backsplash Tile
Contemporary Kitchen with Full-height Backsplash
This visually striking contemporary kitchen is designed to offer open and sociable cooking and dining space to entertain guests and homeowners who are avid cooks themselves. To serve this aim, the designers forgo the upper cabinetry and allocate the counter-to-ceiling wall to the marble subway tiles to create a sophisticated background. The kitchen peninsula paired with a few bar stools creates a social hub of sorts to mediate between the lounge and the kitchen. The waterfall quartz countertop of the peninsula complements the luxurious sense of the marble tiles while the dark wood floor channels warmth and injects a dose of visual drama.
Multicolor Subway Mosaic Backsplash
Have been used for creating a form of art, we have been familiar with mosaic tiles since ancient times. Sure, everyone is a fan of a classic white subway tile backsplash but there are so many options to go a bit bolder with mosaic tiles. And you can still take cues from a subway pattern! The combination of this timeless pattern with small mosaic tiles allows for intricate patterns and a wide variety of color combinations. From glossy glass to luxurious marble, a multicolor subway mosaic backsplash can be found in a wide range of material options!
Kitchen backsplashes are the perfect place to get creative with your kitchen. And subway mosaic tiles allow you to add a unique and personalized touch. While you can create a lively and energetic backsplash with vivid color combinations, subtle shades offer a cohesive yet visually interesting look. In general, mosaic tiles come with a mesh backing which makes the installation process much easier. The grout color also plays a crucial role in the overall aesthetic. If you want to emphasize the pattern, you can go with contrasting grout colors. To create a more dramatic impact, you can consider extending the backsplash to the ceiling or around windows!
ID# 186909 – Product BA7015 – Opal Beige Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
White and Wood Cabinets with Multicolor Subway Backsplash
Akin to Mid-century minimalism, this contemporary kitchen lays its foundation upon a neutral look with white and wood cabinets, gray countertops, and black hardware. What adds to that is the glossy glass backsplash that brings a sense of movement to the kitchen with an iridescent sheen and tiles laid in a subway-inspired mosaic pattern. Plus, the color transitions on the tiles introduce soft aesthetics, building upon the artistic mood of the kitchen. Expanding the tiles through the ceiling enhances their impact, providing a seamless backdrop.
ID# 186911 – Product BA7016 – Pearl Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
White Kitchen Cabinets with Marble Countertops and Farmhouse Sink
This single-wall kitchen offers serenity and a streamlined look. The white shaker cabinetry paired with a modern glass backsplash and white marble countertops orchestrates the overall aura of the kitchen. The unique cabinet hardware breaks the white dominance and adds a sense of warmth. The chrome fixtures, glass-fronted upper cabinets, and white farmhouse sink give a more personalized look to the space.
Multicolor Subway Backsplash with White Cabinets
While backsplashes are the visual focal point of the kitchens, cabinets are the backbones. They anchor the space, providing both functional and visual benefits. If you decide to go with a multicolored subway backsplash, there are lots of cabinet colors that you can choose from. However, if you want your backsplash tiles to be the star of the show, white cabinets will make a great pair with their clean and fresh look. White cabinet cabinets provide a clean and neutral backdrop, acting as a blank canvas. This fresh appeal allows the colorful backsplash to stand out.
ID# 186912 – Product BA8010 – Blue Glass Subway Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Small White Kitchen with Multicolor Subway Backsplash
This contemporary kitchen owes its enchanting look to the calm beauty of the pastel blue shades. Not only that it add a pop of color but also builds a sense of tranquility with the white shaker-style cabinets and white quartz countertops. The brushed nickel barely-there hardware gently punctuates the cabinets and the space while the floating shelf adds dimension to the walls. The glassware and personal accessories pack a punch for further stylish statements that make the kitchen feel contemporary and artsy.
ID# 186913 – Product BA5507 – Blue Glass Herringbone Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Blue Herringbone Tile Backsplash with White Shaker Cabinets
While running bond is the most classical layout option for traditional subway tiles, their rectangular shape is capable of creating different patterns. In this transitional kitchen, these tiles are laid in a herringbone pattern, creating an eye-catching backdrop. This blue glass herringbone backsplash is adorned with gorgeous blue color transitions that evoke a tranquil sense. The white shaker cabinets provide a clean and fresh frame for the tiles. While the dark gray range hood creates a contrasting look, the black cabinet hardware complements this contrast.
ID# 186914 – Product BA7019 – Bronzite Brown Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Multicolor Subway Mosaic Backsplash with White Countertops
All-time favorite subway tiles come back with new ways to present themselves, and mosaic patterns are just one of them. In this transitional kitchen, brown glass tiles are laid in a unique pattern to create an intricately detailed background, demanding attention. This engaging look is supported by the wooden trim of the range hood accentuating the background. The rest feels complete with white shaker-style cabinets, white Silestone quartz countertops, and black cabinet hardware.
What is the best color for a subway backsplash?
White is the traditional color for subway tiles. White subway tiles once have been used for the New York subway stations, hence their name. After years, they become one of the most popular design elements for interiors. So, if there is the ‘best’ color for subway tiles, that would be white. White subway tiles are a good choice for a variety of reasons. First of all, they are timeless. No matter what theme you are interested in either painting your kitchen minimalistic and sleek with a monochoric color range or having more contrast, a white subway tile will always be a wonderful companion.
ID# 186915 – Product BA7015 – Opal Beige Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Brass Hardware
This modern farmhouse kitchen chooses an opal glass backsplash with lightly color transitions to match its calm setting defined by white cabinets. While the white shaker cabinets and white countertops define a classical feel, the addition of the wood trim of the range hood and brass cabinet hardware enhances the warm sense that is created by the subway mosaics.
Multicolor Subway Backsplash with Dark Cabinets
While white cabinets are the number one choice for many homeowners and interior designers, dark-colored cabinets can also make a great pair with a multicolor subway backsplash. Dark cabinets provide rich and sophisticated appearances for kitchens. From black to dark gray, brown, navy blue, or emerald green, dark cabinets can be found in many different shades. Being dramatic and opulent, dark cabinets come effortlessly when it comes to creating a design moment. Coming in various shades, finishes, and patterns, multicolored subway tiles enrich dark cabinets in several ways.
ID# 186916 – Product BA6202 – Space Blue Glass Subway Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Space Blue Subway Tiles with Black Cabinets
Filled with statement pieces, this transitional kitchen leaves its well-recognized austere style behind, trading it with a more luxurious look. And to do so, it chooses a stainless steel range hood that commands attention along with the space blue subway tile backsplash. Together, they instantly modernize the overall feel of the kitchen with black cabinets and white countertops.
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ID# 186917 – Product BA6204 – Blue Rustic Glass & Ceramic Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Blue Cabinets with White Countertops and Black Appliances
A subway backsplash is always ready to contribute to the kitchen; it doesn’t matter whether it is white or multicolored. In this transitional kitchen, tiny blue subway tiles are laid in a tacked pattern, creating a more modern backdrop. The brown textures on the tiles give the mosaic a rustic flair. The designers also forgo the upper cabinetry and allocate the counter-to-ceiling wall to the tiles to create a sophisticated background. The navy-blue cabinets complement the dramatic appeal of the tiles while the pure white quartz countertops enlighten the interior. The black kitchen appliances add extra glam with brass details, giving an intentionally stylish look.
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ID# 186918 – Product BA7019 – Bronzite Brown Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Dark Brown Cabinets with Pure White Quartz Countertops
Neutral color schemes generally make sure that different saturations of the same shade are integrated to avoid any potential clinical look- as deftly demonstrated by this kitchen as well. Here, the dark brown cabinets colonize the walls, pairing beautifully with white quartz countertops. In between, the brown subway pattern backsplash makes a statement, while its subtle color transitions play along with the rest of the design.
How do you make subway tile look expensive?
When it comes to making the backsplash look expensive, material choices play a crucial role. That’s why, marble stone is an excellent option to achieve this goal. A marble subway tile backsplash can offer a timeless elegance with a luxurious sense.
ID# 186919 – Product BA7016 – Pearl Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Full-height Pearl Glass Backsplash with Black Cabinets
In this contemporary kitchen, the ceiling-height pearl glass subway tile backsplash with an oak floating shelf creates a focal point that draws all attention. These glass multicolor tiles ensure the timelessness of the background, aligning themselves with a more modern look with a vertical pattern. These pearl glass tiles shine like a diamond and create a visually striking backdrop with their iridescent glow. Below, the black cabinets and countertops seamlessly blend with each other. These black surfaces also create a striking contrast against the bright appeal of the tiles and add a dramatic flair.
