Top Tile Trends For 2023 – What Are the Hottest Trends for Tiles?

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Top Tile Trends for 2023 with Statement Patterns and Two-Tone Joinery

Visually soothing and relaxed, this Scandinavian kitchen boasts two-tone joinery, consisting of wood and white cabinets. The patterned tiles in light earthy shades make a statement to spice up the otherwise too-calm design. A peninsula is attached to the main arm of cabinetry to create a relaxed dining zone. It is also punctuated with artwork and an accent window that opens onto an unexpected indoor view.

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Top Tile Trends for 2023 and Industrial Kitchen with Black Cabinets

If you want something industrial that doesn’t feel too unfinished yet rather homier, this kitchen design shows how to create one. Here, the black cabinets are given a fresh vibe with floral-patterned backsplash tiles. The kitchen plants sprinkled here and there also support the lively atmosphere. The timber countertops and copper hardware enhance the material vocabulary of the kitchen without breaking its visual integrity.

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Top Tile Trends for 2023 with Marble and White Square Tiles

The way you want to change up your monochromatic kitchen is up to you. If you want to give it an update and align it with one of this year’s trend looks, this kitchen has an answer for you. Here, first, a gray marble slab creates an accent wall to accompany the peninsula. And to ensure visual consistency throughout, the book-matching countertops and a 4-inch marble backsplash accompany the base counters. While the white square tiles provide a clean background with a nice sheen, the marble brings a calming effect. Not to mention, its curved-cut ends that match the rounded countertop and cabinets deepen the artistic mood of the space.

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Star-patterned Tile Backsplash with Two-tone Cabinetry

This year welcomes pops of colors that give a quick contemporary upgrade to otherwise neutral color schemes. Here, for example, the two-tone joinery comprises white and gray cabinets, giving birth to a very neutral look. Yet the star-patterned mosaic tiles create a visual interest that alters the dynamics of the design. An oversized cherry-shaped pendant, a dog-shaped accessory, and pseudo-cupcakes add pops of red to take the energy of the room to the next level.

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Checkerboard Tile Backsplash with Green Cabinets and Shiplap Island

Warm neutral and earthy shades are as welcome as checkerboard tile patterns. And in this farmhouse-inspired design, both find references. Here, first, the green cabinets set the tone of the kitchen, instilling calmness with their soft pastel shades. Secondly, the white checkerboard backsplash with subtle tonal variations creates a more natural backdrop rather than looking too matchy-matchy. Though considered a traditional pattern, checkerboard tile has a retro and modern vibe to it. Depending on the context it is integrated into, it creates different impacts, which makes it a fail-safe option. To constitute a subtle yet assertive background, feel free to go with a checkerboard tile pattern.

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Top Tile Trends for 2023 with Textured Tiles and White Countertops

Get tiles that stimulate your tactile senses, which will again help align your kitchen with on-trend looks. In this Scandinavian kitchen, the shifts and irregularities on the tile surfaces add depth while creating an eye-popping look. Plus, the fact that the tiles are taken up to the ceiling gives this subway tile backsplash more chance to display itself. Since they are stacked vertically, they also modernize the room while giving extra height to the interior. The rest of the design just plays along to keep the attention on the textured tiles. For example, the white open shelving, rounded range hood, and white countertops blend with the backsplash seamlessly. And off-white cabinets with yellow undertones ooze warmth. The kitchen plant brings a pop of color.

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Textured Tiles with Green Cabinets and Brown Countertops

Green has become the new neutral, as the saying goes. And it is definitely a popular color this year too, giving designs an earthed quality. As proven by this interior design too, here, the stunning green cabinets bring an outdoor feel along with brown countertops. The textured tiles in light brown and subtle color shifts create a neutral and tactile background. The staggered edges make them look more dynamic rather than manufactured, all-same, and homogeneous. Such textuality surely plays up the ambiance that emulates outdoor spaces. The open cabinet shelves with cookbooks and accessories add to the intimate atmosphere. And the dark wood flooring anchors the entire room, creating visual drama.

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Zellige Tile Backsplash with Timber Cabinets and Floating Shelf

Handmade Zellige tiles are one of the best options to create a texture-rich background. Though mostly square, they are also available in various sizes and shapes. In this modern kitchen, for example, they come in the form of subway tiles. Vertical subway tile creates an eye-catching background. The timber floating shelf with timber cabinets bring further layers of texture. Though, the sleek and clean-lined joinery ensures the kitchen doesn’t sacrifice its modern look. The built-in appliances and an integrated sink contribute to the overall design aesthetic. Keep in mind that gloss and high-gloss finishes can be applied in case you would like to create a nice sheen.

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Top Tile Trends for 2023 with Blue Subway Tiles and Timber Cabinets

Merge warming wood shades with colorful tiles to create a more intriguing look. And don’t refrain from introducing a third color to lighten up the room. In this contemporary kitchen, the juxtaposition of white and wood cabinets supplies the kitchen with a timeless setup. The blue subway tiles laid in a running bond pattern give the design visual uplift while bringing a jolt of color. The satin finish on the tiles adds an extra layer of texture for bonus intrigue and interest. The blue kitchen island with open storage creates another focal point, keeping the otherwise calm design dynamic and awake. To finalize the look, black cabinet hardware, black faucet, and globe pendants pull the design together.

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White Quartz Countertop with White Subway Tile Backsplash and White Cabinets

Led through an archway, this all-white kitchen is a deliberate choice so that it can be changed up in the future when needed. Though giving the impression of a monotonic look, at first sight, it unveils its characteristic features slowly. For instance, what catches the eye first is the marble effect white quartz. Both coming as a functional and aesthetic option, it offers an easy-to-maintain surface. This 4-inch quartz backsplash also extends on the countertops to retain visual consistency. And the second layer of backsplash is brought in by the white textured subway tiles to create a dual-identity background and establish depth. These subway tiles, additionally, mimic the slim forms of the flat-front cabinets for a continuous look.

Placed opposite the perimeter counters, the waterfall island brings a sense of fluidity. Complementing the look is light wood flooring that runs across the hallway and the kitchen to bring the space together.

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Blue Herringbone Tiles with Butcher Block Countertops and Raised-Panel Cabinets

Featuring an abundance of blue shades moving deliriously throughout the space, this contemporary kitchen is communicative in every possible way. Here, first, the textured subway tiles laid in a herringbone pattern create a geometric backsplash that demands attention. The dark raised-panel cabinets anchor the vibrant blue hues of the tiles, while butcher block countertops ensure a soft transmission. On the floor, the multi-colored hexagon tiles resonate with the overall color scheme. They introduce another layer of pattern and shades without going over the top. The low-profile stove, the exposed classic range hood, and the copper geometric lighting fixtures complement the design. The final product? It is well-curated, dynamic, and eye-catching.

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Blue Cabinets with Gray Patterned Tiles and Gold Hardware

This transitional kitchen adopts a different approach. It keeps the backsplash tiles neutral and makes the design pop with vibrant blue cabinets. Though, the statement patterns on the decorative tile are enough to add more intrigue to the background. The gray quartz countertops and exposed range hood blend harmoniously with the gray backsplash. The gold cabinet handles with wood cabinet shelves deliver warmth, adding a nice metallic touch. And the dark wood flooring creates visual drama, giving the room a final classic finish to complement the look.

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Double-Volume Coastal Kitchen with Gray Encaustic Backsplash and Rattan Pendants

Tinged with a Mediterranean vibe, this beach-style kitchen provides a blank canvas with its white-painted double-volume space. The subtly patterned gray encaustic tiles create a soft and warm background. Accentuated by linear rustic shelves and exposed wicker baskets, the tiles feel more approachable. The rattan pendants with rattan stools puncture the space, capturing the true spirit of the Mediterranean and coastal designs. Not to mention, the arched way that leads to a pantry with an arched niche gives the room extra depth and intimacy.

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Top Tile Trends for 2023 with Blue Backsplash and Black Countertops

Despite its small footprint, this contemporary kitchen is able to curate a design that includes patterns, contrasts, and pastel shades. Here, first, the blue subway tile backsplash in pastel hues imparts serenity. The tile design adds a ripple of color to the otherwise neutral color scheme consisting of wood and gray cabinets. The gloss finish black countertops come as a sexy finish, letting light bounce around the room. Well-proportioned to the room, the small island is like a mirror image of perimeter counters. It is paired with a trio of monochromatic art prints. A linear pendant and black stools pair with the island, creating a minimalist and laid-back design. Lastly, the pattern-rich blue tiles zone the kitchen, demarcating the kitchen from the laminated lounge.

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Blue and Green Cabinets with Green Picket Tile Backsplash

There is no need to stick to one pastel shade. Rather, consider two different pastel shades that go well with each other and apply the combination. This contemporary kitchen, for example, juxtaposes pastel blue and green cabinets. And to add more texture, it goes with fluted design cabinets, while the green picket tile backsplash evokes extra visual curiosity. Its polished and clean finish gives it a nice smooth texture and sheen.

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Top Tile Trends for 2023 for Pink Tiles and Green Cabinets

Pink has taken off this year. Use this chance to create a tender and sensitive kitchen design. Here, this mid-century kitchen uses pink in two ways, as a backsplash and as upper cabinets. First introduced by vertically stacked subway tiles, this pink backsplash is also treated with a satin finish for a beautiful sheen. And secondly, the pink cabinets are used to blend into the pink-painted walls. As for the base counters, they come in green shades to layer the kitchen with new energy. The sculptural accessories and a wounded wood table inject warmth and an organic feel to downplay the rush of the color.

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Geometric Tile Backsplash with Wood Cabinets and Concrete Floor

In this contemporary kitchen, the multi-colored geometric tile backsplash instantly captures the eye with its pops of color. The timber cabinets, by contrast, bring a calming effect, toning down the bright hues. On the floor, the poured concrete finish constitutes an impressive and easy-to-maintain design. The raw orange bar stools add another layer of bright hues that elevate the overall look.

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Top Tile Trends for 2023 with Terrazzo and Light Timber Cabinets

Not only visually stunning but also durable and cost-effective, terrazzo has gained a more contemporary character thanks to the advent of technology. Today, popularly used in a myriad of ways, terrazzo also finds its way to kitchens. And here, it welcomes its users as a backsplash featuring colorful and large chips that add a dynamic feeling. Tied together with cream-colored cement, the chips generate movement, which is downplayed by light timber cabinets. Above all, this kitchen proves that just because it is small doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice aesthetic quality. With a small touch that comes with terrazzo, you can make the entire room pop.

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Ceiling-Height Terrazzo Backsplash with Timber Shelves and Gray Cabinets

Let go of the upper cabinetry and replace it with a full-height terrazzo backsplash. It is colorful, dynamic, and contemporary. What else could you ask for? Especially if you are bored of formulated looks and neutral schemes, you can redefine your kitchen with terrazzo. The suspended chips add a sense of fluidity and randomness that inject casualness- as proven by this kitchen. Here, also, the gray cabinets with timber floating shelves are brought in to tone down its dynamism. The butcher block countertops and wood cabinet hardware further the softness and warmth. Above, a rounded white range hood comes as a high-end addition, while plants bring a breath of fresh air.

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Pink Cabinets with Dark Wood Countertops and Terrazzo Tiles

Evoking tenderness and creating a blushed effect, here, pink modern cabinets charge the kitchen with positive vibes. The cheerful and energic terrazzo tiles become their accomplice of them, taking the design to the next level. By contrast, the white base counters calm this energy down to establish a sense of balance. And the dark butcher block countertops help ground this dreamful design. The breakfast bar with gray pendants and upholstered stools provides a cozy dining space that feels as relaxed as the overall design aesthetic. However, if you prefer to keep the pink shades further brightened up, you can consider gold fixtures and light timber cabinets.

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Top Tile Trends for 2023 with Terrazzo and Ribbed Design Island

In this memorable kitchen design, on the one hand, you get to enjoy the juxtaposition of pink and green shades that create an optimistic look. On the other hand, you luxuriate in the colorful terrazzo slab splash-back and countertops dotted by small chips. This stunning terrazzo basically overtakes the design without suppressing other design features. The antique brass faucet and brass linear chandelier further accentuate the look for a sense of warmth. Yet the design’s statements don’t end there. The ribbed design of the island brings texture to create a look that speaks to all senses of its users. The final product proposes an effervescent design bombarding its users with unexpected pops of color tinged with femininity.

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Midcentury Kitchen with White Cabinets and Terrazzo Backsplash

The all-white mid-century kitchen is bestowed with a terrazzo backsplash and terrazzo countertops. Featuring orange and blue small chips, the stunning terrazzo installations jazz up the otherwise achromatic kitchen.

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Wood-Look Backsplash with White Cabinets and Black Tracking Spotlight

This good-sized contemporary kitchen prides itself on its continuous and integrated look comprising three key elements and shades. First of all, here, the color-blocking technique creates different sections throughout. For example, the full-height cabinets are kept wood, giving the room extra height and providing ample storage. On the other side, the off-white cabinets provide a visual break without intervening with the design’s integrity. The wood-look tiles laid in a chevron pattern add a sense of movement to the background. The black countertops and built-in appliances achieve solidity, cementing the kitchen’s immersive look. The black tracking spotlights give the design a contemporary upgrade, while a cluster pendant adds depth and dimension.

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Top Tile Trends for 2023 with Wood-Look Tiles and Timber Countertops

The year 2023 promotes the use of wood in various ways. So, whether original or faux, feel free to incorporate them into your kitchen. Here, the wood-look tiles are used as a backsplash that is put into dialogue with wood cabinets and butcher block countertops. To complement them, the white base counters brighten up the interior. The slim kitchen island that also serves as a breakfast bar mirrors the perimeter counters for a continuous look. The globe-shaped glass pendants offer a subtle accent without overtaking the design. The result? The wood-look tiles stay as the protagonist of the design. Not to mention, the dark and light color switches and geometric patterns make this wood-look backsplash more astonishing.