17+ Subway Tile Backsplash for Dark Cabinets
ID# 190601 – Product BA6330 – Multicolor Marble Subway Backsplash Tile
Multicolored Subway Tile Backsplash for Dark Cabinets
White subway tiles are classics for all types of kitchen designs. However, if you want to make a unique spin on this classic appeal, this tile design will be a perfect fit for you! Adorned with golden veins, this marble subway tile backsplash is definitely a statement piece. In this transitional kitchen, these subway tiles are laid through the ceiling to get a full impact. The black kitchen cabinets and countertops create a contrasting look with the bright appeal of the tiles while providing a sophisticated foundation for the interior. Lastly, the metallic accents finalize the design cohesively.
ID# 190609 – Product BA7019 – Bronzite Brown Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Brown and White Cabinets with Gray Kitchen Countertops
Awash with neutral colors and textures, this contemporary kitchen orchestrates different materials to evoke a fresh look with high-end finishes and earthy vibes. To start with, the dark brown cabinets paired with gray countertops create a sophisticated foundation with a rustic flair. The brown glass subway mosaic tile backsplash flawlessly complements the brown cabinetry with its authentic look. The antique brass hardware creates a cohesive look with the brown shades. Above, the addition of the white wall cabinets creates a contrast and enlightens the atmosphere.
Subway Tile Backsplash for Dark Cabinets
Dating back to the early 1900s, subway tiles were created first for the New York City subway stations, hence their name. Designers were tasked with creating a durable and aesthetically pleasing tile for subway walls and they came up with the 3×6-inch white, glossy, rectangular tiles, now known as subway tiles. Since then, these tiles have become one of the most popular interior design elements, especially for kitchen backsplashes. While a glossy white finish is the traditional option for these rectangular tiles, today, you can find lots of different design opportunities. But how to complement these versatile tiles? When it comes to kitchen design, cabinet colors play a crucial role in the overall aesthetic. While the versatile design of the subway tiles can be a great pair for a variety of cabinet designs, dark cabinet colors can be an excellent pick, if you want to create a dramatic statement. Here, you will find different design alternatives for a subway tile backsplash for dark cabinets!
Timeless Elegance of Subway Tiles with Dramatic Cabinet Colors
Recognized by their simple rectangular shapes, subway tiles offer versatile and timeless backdrops for kitchens. This versatility makes the subway tiles a great pair for a variety of cabinet colors. And if you want to make a dramatic statement, dark cabinet colors, such as black, brown, dark gray, or navy blue, will be a perfect fit. You can go with a classic white subway tile to create a contrast with your dark cabinets or use complementary colors to give your kitchen a modern spin. So, the options are endless for a subway tile backsplash for dark cabinets. In this article, we gather 17+ design ideas that will fire up your imagination and show you different design opportunities.
ID# 190602 – Product BA1063 – Rusty Brown & Gray Slate Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Navy Blue Cabinets with White Countertops and Slate Backsplash
This transitional kitchen draws on some rustic touches, which is evident in the slate backsplash design. With its rough texture and neutral colors, this subway mosaic tile backsplash makes a rustic twist against the sophisticated design of the other elements. The addition of the wood range hood and brass cabinet hardware complements the organic warmth of the backsplash tiles. Navy blue cabinetry anchors the space for the rest to shine in, introducing a flair of drama. The matte finish adds to the modern feel. To complete, white quartz countertops do a nice job in contrast to the dark surfaces, lightening up the atmosphere.
What color backsplash with dark cabinets?
Darker cabinets sometimes have the challenge of finding appropriate backsplashes. It is, therefore sometimes better to keep things simple to give your design that timeless and classic touch. White marble or white ceramic subway tile backsplashes can easily go well with dark cabinets. It doesn’t matter whether they are dark blue, brown, black, or dark green. Apart from that, gray backsplashes serve well to create a moody and edgy atmosphere in the kitchen. The wood panel backsplashes create a look of naturalism, while the stainless-steel options provide resistance to longevity and unparalleled durability.
Different Dark Cabinet Colors
Since the cabinets are the main bones of the kitchen, they are one of the defining assets of the design. Therefore, the color of the kitchen cabinets makes a big difference and translates the space into modern, traditional, and/or something-in-the-middle design looks. When it comes to dark cabinet colors from black to navy blue, brown, or dark gray, they communicate a sense of luxury.
Any dark color can be incorporated into your home, depending on what your kitchen theme could be. Dark wood, black, blue, grey, and green are amongst the most popular dark cabinets employed in many kitchen designs. All these are unique and special in their own ways. If you are looking for something more nautical, then you can integrate the blue cabinets. You can choose green and darker brown cabinets to give them a more rustic flavor and a more natural look.
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Subway Tile Backsplash for Dark Gray Cabinets
Gray has apparently become a staple color in kitchen designs. So soothing, relaxing, and neutral. Besides, with different undertones, gray cabinets offer something more than gray. Dark gray cabinets, for instance, in comparison to the lighter shades of gray, feel so much stronger, which can easily be alleviated by a subway tile backsplash. While designing a moment with dark gray cabinets is pretty effortless because they naturally are dramatic and sumptuous, they do challenge us sometimes. That is why materials, color coordination, and exactly how their elements are working are good to know. In this round-out, a subway tile backslash for dark cabinets remains our concern. With their simple elegance, subway tiles can easily make a great pair for sophisticated dark gray cabinets.
ID# 190603 – Product BA7018 – Charcoal Gray Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Charcoal Gray Backsplash with White Marble Countertops
In this contemporary kitchen, each purposeful element interacts with each other so that they earn new expressions to build a unique architectural identity! The dark gray cabinets, for instance, create an impressive backdrop with a gray subway mosaic tile backsplash. The near black-gray color of the cabinets draws in a dramatic appeal, while the unique design of the hand-cut artisan mosaic tile backsplash enhances the visual interest. White marble countertops create a contrast with the dark surfaces and add an opulent dose.
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Should backsplash be lighter or darker than cabinets?
The rule of thumb is usually to keep backsplashes lighter than cabinets. This is because the counters act like an anchor for light backsplashes. On the contrary, dark backsplashes and light countertops are also common. That would just work perfectly when you would want to add some depth and dimension to the background.
ID# 190604 – Product BA9901 – Modern Custom Engraved Black Stone Tile Backsplash
Contemporary Kitchen with Dark Gray Flat-panel Cabinets
No doubt that subway tiles in a horizontal brick pattern are timeless. However, you can make a modern spin on this classic layout by stacking these rectangular tiles. As you can see in this contemporary kitchen, the black subway tiles are stacked vertically, creating a sleek and modern backdrop with their matte black color. But the real showstopper is the organic patterns on these tiles. These patterns bring dimension and enhance the visual interest of the overall look. For the rest, the kitchen carves out a multipurpose zone that emphasizes functionality with full-height gray cabinets, an ornament-free look, and floor coating reminding us of outdoor space. The combination of the dark gray cabinets and white quartz countertops provides a sleek and timeless appeal.
Subway Tile Backsplash for Black Cabinets
Fond of contemporary and industrial looks or moody kitchen designs? Then black cabinets are up your alley. Black kitchen cabinets surely sound elementary but are a very bold, elegant choice that can add more drama, sophistication, and a modern feel to any kitchen. Moreover, when set with some other elements like subway tiles, the black cabinetry could easily turn a kitchen into something very stylish and timeless, functional, and beautiful. The combination of black cabinets with a subway tile backsplash can be as timeless and versatile as white kitchens.
ID# 190605 – Product BA6202 – Space Blue Glass Subway Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Blue Subway Tile Backsplash for Dark Cabinets and White Countertops
The shaker-style cabinets, subway tile backsplash, and white countertops with sleek lines lay the foundation of this transitional kitchen. The soothing atmosphere curated with a combination of black, white and blue shades moves along in the kitchen. The space blue glass subway tile backsplash with a metallic effect adds a flowing scheme while its glossy and textured surface puts forth a tactile feel. The metallic sheen of the tiles is perfectly complemented by the stainless steel appliances and metallic cabinet hardware. For the rest, black shaker cabinets and white quartz provide a sleek, timeless appeal.
ID# 190606 – Product BA5503 – Marble Look White Glass Herringbone Mosaic Tile
Black and White Transitional Kitchen with Brass Accents
Idiomatically speaking, this transitional kitchen is a product of two major colors: white and black. Black cabinets are flanked by white backsplash tiles and countertops. In other words, the visual weight of black cabinets is lightened with white surfaces. The black kitchen cabinets anchor the space, providing a sophisticated foundation. As you noticed, the white glass rectangular tiles are laid in a herringbone pattern. Such use of this pattern brings dynamism into this space. Furthermore, the marble-like textures on glass tiles and quartz countertops add a dose of opulence heightening visual interest.
Is Subway tile a good backsplash?
Timeless, and able to fit into any design, a subway tile is an excellent addition to create a backsplash in kitchens. From modern, traditional, farmhouse, Scandinavian, transitional, beach-style kitchens, and many other designs not mentioned, you can incorporate this into any look. The second reason is that they come in all types of materials, colors, and formats. You can have larger ones if you want to extend the visual scheme of your kitchen’s backdrop. Also, choosing the subway tile backsplash material will allow you to give the metro tiles a totally new outfit easily.
Thirdly, you can lay subway tiles out in several ways. Offsetting, vertical/horizontal stacking and laying them in herringbone/chevron patterns are just some layout options. Recently, in modern and contemporary designs, for example, the trend of vertical stacking has become extra popular.
ID# 190607 – Product BA1034 – Modern Marble Subway Backsplash Tile
Gray Marble Subway Tiles with Black Kitchen Cabinets
To create an eye-catching character, this ornament-free kitchen benefits from the materials themselves and their textured surfaces. A good example could be the gray marble subway tiles beautifying the wall surfaces with inherent textures and patterns without requiring any extra fixtures. Also, the smaller size of these subway tiles gives additional texture to the backdrop. For the rest, the modern black cabinets and gray countertops provide a sleek and sophisticated look as a foundation. The stainless steel appliances perfectly complete this modern look.
ID# 190608 – Product BA7017 – Honey Onyx Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Honey Onyx Glass Mosaic Backsplash with Wood Range Hood
Unapologetically stunning, this traditional kitchen makes a bold statement with each element in harmony to create envy. From the color yellows to blacks and reds in surprisingly bold shades, it creates an authentic look. As architectural statements, black kitchen cabinets stretch from floor to ceiling to express their grandeur. These shaker-style cabinets with brass hardware project the traditional spirit wonderfully. The extensive use of honey onyx hand-cut glass artisan mosaic tiles as a backsplash creates an accent wall that makes an unexpected twist against the dark cabinets.
Subway Tile Backsplash for Dark Brown Cabinets
It is pretty much impossible for brown cabinets to look bad in any concept. They can safely be incorporated as long as you combine them with lighter tones that bring out the warmth in the brown. When combined with dark brown, subway tiles in light shades, for instance, make a great combination. More than that, dark brown cabinets are especially a flawless choice in the case of industrial and rustic kitchen designs. They are a decor in themselves, speaking volumes on luxury. The rich, layered textural schemes evoke tactile.
ID# 190610 – Product BA6201 – Space Brown Glass Subway Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Glass Subway Tile Backsplash with Dark Cabinets and White Countertops
This beautiful kitchen bathed in daylight delivers a pocket of warmth to its users. With textual diversity borrowed from wood cabinets, brass accents, and glass tiles, it presents a more biophilic character, bringing nature into the interior space. The glass subway tile backsplash with its space brown color stands out as a statement piece between the dark wood cabinets. The white quartz Silestone countertops soften the combination of darker tones and enlighten the interior. The undercabinet lights enhance the impact of the glass tiles even further.
ID# 190611 – Product BA2007 – Modern Warm Gray Marble Subway Backsplash Tile
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Marble Subway Tile Backsplash
The contemplative and serene atmosphere of this modern farmhouse kitchen feels inviting and calming, while the base and clean lines with a muted palette speak to homeowners’ souls. The white upper cabinets are flanked by dark wood base cabinets. Between them, the warm gray marble subway tile backsplash creates a nice textural backdrop with a dose of opulence. The dark gray kitchen island topper with white countertops adds a beautiful flow to the kitchen. Overall, the streamlined look of the cabinets casts a sense of calming ambiance while the dark tones add depth and a sophisticated look.
What size subway tile is best for a kitchen backsplash?
A standard size for a subway tile is 3*6, but that is the most suitable for a kitchen backsplash. But if you prefer a smaller or a bigger format, the modern market can provide you with the most varied formats of subway tile. Each size brings a different impact on the overall look of the tile. Larger tiles give a sleeker more streamlined look while smaller tiles tend to produce more detailed patterns and can give the room an overall more detailed look.
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ID# 190612 – Product BA8021 – Shimmery Black Long Glass Backsplash Tile
Black Glass Backsplash with Two-tone Cabinets
Even though the shape of this kitchen looks restrained, the use of colors and the spatial distribution strategies benefit the kitchen to the maximum by making efficient use of space. For example, using different neutral colors provides a dynamic look. The black glass back allows the entrance of natural light into the area, though it adds depth to the kitchen’s background. White quartz countertops matched with the backside give it a fresh and clean look that complements the white base cabinets. The flat-front wood overhead cabinets above somehow blur the dramatic contrast between black and white surfaces, introducing an essence of warmth. In summary, it is an aesthetic, minimalistic, and functional kitchen scheme.
ID# 190613 – Product BA1063 – Rusty Brown & Gray Slate Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Rustic Kitchen with Natural Wood Cabinets
This beautiful kitchen bathed in daylight delivers a pocket of warmth to its users. With textual diversity borrowed from wood cabinets and slate backsplash tiles, it presents a more biophilic character, bringing nature into the interior space while helping owners build healthy connections with the environment. The dark wood cabinets expose you to a rustic allure while bringing a sophisticated look. Between them, two different materials are used for the backsplash zone. First, the white subway tiles cover the area between the cabinets to create a clean and subtle backdrop. The addition of the slate tiles as a stove backsplash complements the rustic allure of the cabinets, creating a focal point.
Subway Tile Backsplash for Dark Blue Cabinets
Dark blue cabinets are one of the most popular design elements, especially favored in beach-style and transitional kitchens. Depending on their shade, they create various impactful designs. Some give an impression of a more relaxed atmosphere, but the very dark shades add depth and a feeling of seriousness. Therefore, they provide great color options if you want your kitchen to exude a personality and mood. And a subway tile backsplash provides a great contrasting balance in texture and light value against dark blue cabinets. The combined appearance is a stylishly modern blend that further balances the richness of dark blue with the timelessness of subway tiles.
ID# 190614 – Product BA6204 – Blue Rustic Glass & Ceramic Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Blue Transitional Kitchen with Gold Accents
Innovative in its choice of backsplash, the kitchen provides an intriguing backdrop – a summary of the kitchen’s visual scheme: conscious, balanced, and resilient. The depth that the dark blue cabinets offer captures striking energy in the kitchen, supported by the blue stacked subway tile backsplash. White quartz countertops add a refreshing feeling in the sense of purity. All familiar elements and combinations achieve a unique expression altogether, while the black kitchen appliances with gold accents add a dramatic effect and introduce a vintage flair to the interior space.
ID# 190615 – Product BA8002 – Blue & Brown Glass Subway Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Multicolor Subway Tile Backsplash for Dark Cabinets
Solid-colored subway tiles are beautiful for sure, but you can create a more impactful look by using a multicolored subway tile backsplash. The subway tile backsplash laid in a running-bond style offers a neutral backdrop. Its blue and beige patterns break up the monotony in the kitchen. For the rest, the white upper cabinets and white Caesarstone quartz countertops provide a fresh and clean frame for the tiles that allow them to stand out even more. Below, the dark blue cabinets paired with brass handles bring depth and dimension to the interior.
ID# 190616 – Product BA8011 – Blue and White Glass Subway Mosaic Backsplash Tile
Blue and White Cabinets with Glossy Glass Mosaic Backsplash
The beautiful kitchen can easily pride itself on its representation of a blue and white combination expressed through a refined taste while borrowing from different styles. The blue and white shaker cabinets anchor the space, providing a sophisticated foundation with a coastal sense. The white countertops complement the brightness of the upper cabinets while the backsplash tiles add a glamorous look with their glossy finish and unique textures.
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ID# 190617 – Product BA7016 – Pearl Glass Hand Cut Artisan Mosaic Tile
Blue and White Cabinets with Brass Hardware
The transitional kitchen is very well-lit, with freshness and brightness evoked. It allows a sanctuary of sorts where resting your gaze is pretty easy. The clutter-free and tidy look is recontextualized with brass accents that create a glowing interior space. One of the most popular color combinations used in transitional kitchens is white upper cabinets with traditional blue lower cabinets, as shown here. Blue cabinets remind you of nautical designs. The white glass mosaic tiles remind the timeless and classic beauty of the classic subway pattern while their blue hints enhance the coastal feel. White quartz countertops complete the backsplash; the synthesis of natural and engineered stone finds an embodiment.
