23+ White Kitchen with Dark Backsplash
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Contemporary Kitchen with Two-tone Cabinetry and Blue Backsplash
Centered around blue, light wood, and white, this contemporary kitchen is designed to feel tranquil and impart calmness. For the same reason, the kitchen island is placed right beneath the skylight which allows abundant natural light to flood in. The white cabinets alongside the light wood full-height cabinets used for storage and built-in appliances lay the foundation of the design. And blue mosaic tile backsplash comes in to inject a healthy dose of color as a rational element of color balance. To play into the continuity, the same tiles also sheathe the island base paired with white backless stools and a trio of black lighting fixtures. These additions bring extra interest without making the kitchen feel cramped.
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Black Square Tile Backsplash with Butcher Block Countertops And White Cabinets
If you have a small kitchen like this, you want everything to look more or less in uniformity. And one of the best ways to achieve that is to hide appliances behind the paneled cabinets. Here, for instance, the fridge and oven are hidden behind the white cabinets, remaining out of sight to create a continuous design. The white cabinets add a weightless appeal, and the butcher block countertops bring in warming shades along with the wood-interior cabinet shelves. To provide a contrast to the white-wood union, a black splash-back gets brought in for a dramatic look and sense of depth. Lastly, the use of large format hexagon tiles expands the kitchen visually, supported by the French windows that open onto a Juliette balcony harvesting plenty of natural light from outdoors.
White Kitchen with Dark Backsplash
It is a known fact that white kitchens are always on-trend but even they sometimes need an upgrade. But how to make this change? Designing a kitchen enquires many decisions to be made, starting from the cabinet colors to the backsplash color and patterns, hardware, layout of the cabinets, and flooring. Especially the combination of cabinets and backsplashes makes a great difference, setting the tone of the design. For the same reason, bringing a statement backsplash is one of the great ways to upgrade a white kitchen. In this blog, we will introduce you to a white kitchen with dark backsplash that adds a stylish contrast while solidifying the total look.
Whether you envision a kitchen that is built upon contrasting shades with white cabinets and a dark backsplash or one that embraces greens and blues, dark green and dark blue backsplashes are as impactful as dark gray, brown, and black shades. Thus, if you would like to make a statement and introduce pattern and color, backsplashes make it super easy. Here we’ve got over 20 design project that is centered around a white kitchen with dark backsplash. It doesn’t matter if you have a small or large kitchen; you can always steal some inspiration from these kitchens and apply some of their design tricks to encourage your space to feel spacious and lighter. Thus, read on to discover some!
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Modern Kitchen with White Cabinets and Gray Marble Backsplash
Though incorporated into the main living area, the modern kitchen owns a place with a smart layout configuration. The U-shape helps the kitchen enclose itself, while another arm of full-height cabinetry creates its fourth wall. Yet, the distinguishing features of this space don’t end there. The custom-cut gray marble not only clads the backsplash and marble countertops but also falls over the edges, adding an aesthetic layer to the white fluted-design island cabinets. These fluted accent features also continue on the adjacent door that ties the kitchen to the rest of the house. The chrome tap, the gray-cushioned modern stools, and black built-in appliances complement the kitchen, while the rustic wood floor finish brings much-needed warmth, making the design more approachable.
Are white kitchens going out of style?
Even though white kitchens are considered boring, jarring, and sterile and all-white looks a bit outdated by some, they are still popular and commonly used. But the key thing is to enliven the white looks with complementary elements to add interest. Dark backsplashes, for instance, that come in shades of green, blue, gray, and black, upgrade all-white looks masterfully, preventing the kitchen from ending up too clinical. Brass hardware, pendants, built-in contrasts, and backsplash designs proportioned to the space’s needs ensure that white kitchens are still trending and will never be out of style.
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Blue Stacked Backsplash with Timber Countertops And White Cabinets
This loosely open space ensures the flow throughout the flat with a color palette soothing and colorful enough.
On a closer look: the paint on the wall is grayish blue, enlivened with a blue vertically stacked backsplash that runs in three rows. Above, a wooden cabinet hides the range hood, and a vibrant blue open cabinet makes space for personal items. The two-tiered island extends on both vertical and horizontal axes. First, it features an open cabinet; though reaching the ceiling, it doesn’t block the light but provides the kitchen with subtle privacy. And a grayish blue benchtop cantilevers out to create an eating space that is well-connected with the lounge area. It also zones the kitchen along with the two-tiered island, offering a well-curated look.
White Mosaic Tiles
Dark Backsplash Colors for White Kitchens
Whether you go with blue, brown, green, black, or gray, dark shades chosen for a white kitchen establish dramatic looks that result in memorable designs. Thus, if you want to create a sophisticated look that exudes elegance, don’t hesitate to integrate some dark colors.
White Kitchen with Dark Gray Backsplash
The combination of two versatile colors, white and gray, establishes a soothing and sophisticated design that feels modern. But with the incorporation of wood, distressed cabinets, and salvaged accessories, you can also create a modern-rustic look.
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White Kitchen with Dark Gray Backsplash and Vintage Pendants
Dissolving the traditional boundaries between the kitchen and living room, the open-plan layouts make the space more eligible for a sense of flow and the efficient use of natural lights. And this combined-concept kitchen is no exception. Establishing itself on the natural charm between the white cabinets and dark gray backsplash, it tailors a cozy ambiance to make the design more approachable for its users. Whether it is the nice sheen on the subway tile backsplash, vintage lighting fixtures, sandy tones, rustic floor, or white kitchen unit that draws your attention, you are also ensured to feel the impact of other fixtures on the space. This way, it feels inclusive and egalitarian, which gives birth to a not-very-common design for its fully integrated look, celebrating the harmony of various elements.
Black Mosaic Tiles
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Gray Marble Backsplash and Waterfall Island with White Cabinets
This contemporary kitchen unveils itself in soothing shades of white and gray that slow the passage of time. The use of the marble both as a backsplash and a countertop for the waterfall island makes it the protagonist of the design. Enveloped by the white modern cabinets, the gray marble slab backsplash gives the space an upscale feel. Overhead, black cylinder-shaped flush mounts add a striking contrast to the rest, drawing eyes upward, while the vertical lines on the cabinets generate a sense of movement. And complementing them are the windows that harvest natural light, blessing the kitchen with a beacon of sunlight to celebrate the harmony of the white and gray.
Should the backsplash be lighter or darker than the cabinets?
There is no rule of thumb on whether the backsplash should be lighter or darker than the cabinets. It is rather dependent on personal tastes. But if you prefer a visually lightweight design, it is recommended to keep the cabinets lighter because they are mostly used as the base and upper cabinets. Pairing light cabinets with a dark backsplash establishes a nice contrast that adds depth to the wall.
However, if you want your kitchen to feel closer to the dark side with an edgy character to it, you can go with dark cabinets and a lighter backsplash such as light gray and off-white backsplashes. This way, you can create a soft contrast while playing with the scale of the space at the same time.
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Modern Country Kitchen with Statement Island and Dark Backsplash
This modern country kitchen executes a thoughtful consideration of old and new, saturating natural textures in clean lines. The modern crisp white cabinets provide a sleek profile for textured materials to settle in. Starting from the brick-look dark backsplash to the timber base of the island, both rigid forms do the speaking for themselves, stripping the kitchen of its pure modern character. The travertine floor tiles run throughout the open kitchen, while the rest is complemented by black upholstered stools, pendants, and other black accessories that play along with the strong textures to give a solid definition.
Gray Mosaic Tiles
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White Cabinets with Statement Chandelier and Gray Backsplash
Contemporary kitchens are always to the point, presenting a utilitarian scheme in that sense; but with the creative inclusion of timber accents and natural shades, they show their stylish character. In this kitchen, for example, the white cabinets with gray countertops lighten up the kitchen, while the gray slab stone backsplash creates a sophisticated background. The white kitchen and dark cabinet combination is kept rather soft in this kitchen, without making it look too dramatic. For extra softness, the wood-interior cabinet shelves are used to bring warmth, while other natural accessories and chevron hardwood floors play into the sense of continuity. Lastly, in this kitchen, the humble character of the background is finished with a luxurious chandelier dropped down over the miniature eating space.
What kitchen backsplash is trending now?
The popularity of certain backsplash designs, patterns, and colors changes over time to cater to the ever-changing needs of homeowners. This year, the designs that open up the space and make the kitchens feel more spacious and sophisticated have gotten more popular. Now let’s see what they are.
Window Backsplash
Sometimes all that you need in a kitchen is natural light and a garden view, which also provides an easy-to-clean and grout-free surface. And you can achieve that with a window backsplash that ranks high in 2022 trending kitchen designs. Especially if you have a garden view or live on a top floor that overlooks the city, a window backsplash will expand your kitchen visually toward the outdoors.
Ceiling-height Backsplash
Another popular backsplash is a ceiling-height backsplash. Whether it is with a tiled or slab backsplash, dedicating the entire swath of wall to the backsplash creates expressive walls. And it is generally complemented with floating shelves and open cabinets to leave more space for the backsplash to highlight its presence.
Natural Stone Slab Backsplashes
We have good news for natural stone lovers. Marble-slab and marble-look quartz slab backsplashes are on-trend materials that come with beautiful striations. If you love a seamless and contemporary feel, the slab backsplashes are the way to go. Plus, you won’t only choose a trending backsplash but also will achieve a timeless look with sophisticated and stylish slab backsplashes.
Subway Tiles and Multiple Layouts
Adjustable to any design, a timeless classic, subway tiles, again, are one of the popular faces in 2022. But if you are bored with the running-bond layout, why not try stacking them vertically or horizontally or lay them in a basketweave pattern? These different layouts are popularly used to give kitchens a modern spin.
Gloss-finish Backsplashes
What about high-gloss finishes? Another popular kitchen profile is nowadays achieved with a glazed backsplash. Coming with a beautiful sheen, these backsplashes are especially great in small kitchens to enhance openness and spaciousness.
Patterned Encaustic Tiles
Fond of patterns? Pattern-master encaustic tiles that open up many design possibilities are another popular backsplash in 2022. They come in various patterns and pastel or bold shades that enliven the space. And their durability, thanks to the hydraulic method used to compress them, is even better than ceramic tiles.
Copper Backsplashes
Rustic copper backsplashes are also having their moment in 2022. If you are looking for something different and deviate from all the standard looks, oxidized copper backsplashes give a lived-in feel and create an eye-appealing wall surface.
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Country Kitchen with Blue Island and Marble Backsplash
Nestled under the gabled ceiling and flanked by whitewashed stone walls, this country kitchen presents a cavernous space by turning cooking in this kitchen into a unique experience. The overall white color scheme prevents it from feeling claustrophobic, while the salvaged logs hung on the walls add a sense of rawness to the space. Instead of getting a regular kitchen island, a cabinetry-inspired workbench adds much more character in favor of a better country-inspired look, and its bluish gray adds a subtle hint of color to the otherwise all-white kitchen. The grayish-blue marble backsplash tops the workbench, also serving as a stove backsplash to create a focal point. The final look is established with a natural stone finish on the floor in light beige tones to bring the design together with a sense of warmth.
White Kitchen with Black Backsplash
If you want to create a memorable look in your kitchen, black is the route to go. Ranging from glass tile backsplash to natural stone and geometric pattern backsplashes, you have multiple options with black. And the best part is that you don’t need to worry about the lighting system and how much natural light the kitchen receives when you have the rest of the space sheathed in white shades. This contrast enables the kitchen to feel both lightened up and spacious as the white and black contrast also allows homeowners to play with the scale of the space. Overall, whether it is the black-honed granite, marble, soapstone slab backsplashes, or black subway tiles you choose to get, you can create a curated look with extra visual depth and dimension brought into the kitchen.
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Small White Kitchen with Dark Backsplash and Dark Wood Countertops
Packed with clever design solutions to enhance the space, this small kitchen is fitted with white flat-front cabinets to lighten it up. And the half-glazed partition wall opens up the space, replacing another arm of upper cabinetry that would probably encroach on the space. Apart from those, a floating shelf installed above the sink makes efficient use of space, and a trio of black LED pendants over the peninsula provides task lighting. The rest is complemented with
dark wood countertops to add a sense of drama that plays against the white cabinets, while this overall look plays up the charm of the black Kit kat mosaic tile backsplash that serves as a true statement piece with a sense of glow.
What backsplash goes with white cabinets?
Ranging from white to dark shades, green, blue, yellow, and orange, white cabinets go well with all backsplash colors, materials, and patterns. Be it geometric, floral, slab, or tiled, any backsplash could be used to accompany white cabinets. But what you need to consider is the overall impact you want to achieve for your kitchen and decide the material, pattern, and colors accordingly.
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Black Subway Tile Backsplash with White Cabinets and Green Walls
Dark shades of green and black backsplash complement each other beautifully, while white shaker cabinets alleviate the dark shades. The black subway tiles laid in running-bond style achieve a timeless look. The white grout lines add contrast, highlighting the tile forms and coordinating with the white backsplash. Small appliances are chosen to look proportionate to the compact kitchen. The light wooden floor finish and blue-pattern window shade inject healthy doses of colors and texture to seal the overall look.
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Contemporary L-shaped Kitchen with White Kitchen and Dark Backsplash
In small spaces like this kitchen, the design, layout of the cabinets, and overall color scheme play an important role. Unlike traditional styles, the contemporary designs suit compact spaces better since they introduce clean lines and privilege functionality, which are the most-needed characteristics in small kitchens. To compensate for the smallness of the space, this kitchen, for instance, uses flat-front cabinets configured in an L-shape to create a streamlined look and make efficient use of space. And shades of black and white create a harmonious look to play with the scale of the kitchen. First, the white cabinets create a visually lightweight look to ensure a sense of flow. And with the addition of a black backsplash, the white scheme is contrasted to add depth. The aim is to extend the kitchen on all sides both horizontally and vertically, which becomes accomplished in this kitchen.
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White Cabinets with Dark Backsplash in Small Modern Kitchen
The core of the design is the white and black contrast that is softened with orange-brown wall paint adding a pop of color. From the black open shelving to an ultra-modern linear pendant that unfolds in layers, white stacked kit-kat tiles that frame the end of the black backsplash, each element works harmoniously to nail the contemporary-industrial feel. The white flat-front cabinets and seamless glazed black backsplash give the kitchen a contemporary edge that communicates a sense of luxury. The contrasts keep the kitchen alive and more sizable. The shiny and matte finish materials contrast and serve a harmonious look for their users.
White Kitchen with Dark Blue Backsplash
Shades of blue bring calmness, serenity, and tranquility to the kitchen, upgrading the mood of the space and its users. By adding dark blue shades, you can also create a sense of drama. As white has an easy-going nature, you can match it with a dark blue backsplash confidently. Especially transitional kitchens love the integration of blue along with the mid-century modern kitchens that make statements with blue backsplashes.
In white-blue kitchens, you can also bring in a third color that will pop up against the blue background. Pink, yellow, orange, and brown shades could serve as a third component of these white-blue kitchens.
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White Cabinets with Dark Blue Backsplash and Wood Floor
The combination of blue and white never fails, creating a covetable look that feels soothing, tranquil, and immersive. And this kitchen is no exception. Defined by modern cabinets fitted with barely-there lip pull notches, the kitchen imparts a sense of calmness to its users. The dark blue interior cabinet shelves break up the monotony of the kitchen, adding extra character and contrast. The vertically stacked stick backsplash and white subway tile backsplash are used together to ensure variety. The medium-tone wood finish brings much-needed warmth to the kitchen along with a kitchen plant and a dark wood tray used to style the white quartz countertops.
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Diamond Tile Backsplash with Brass Hardware and White Cabinets
This lovely and chic open-plan kitchen features white cabinets that reach the ceiling to expand the visual scheme on the vertical axis. The arabesque-pattern ceramic tile backsplash adds a splash of color to the space. The brass cabinet knobs, the stools’ skeleton, and the brass hardware of the lighting fixtures provide the kitchen with a sense of sparkle and warmth to mediate between the cool shades of white and blue. The fluted design on the lighting fixtures designates the island part as the heart of the kitchen that offers an entertaining and eating space for the guests to hang around while the host cooks.
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White Kitchen with Dark Backsplash and Timber Accents
In this modern kitchen, the timber open shelving pierces the blank swath of the white wall with soft warming touches. The blue horizontally stacked backsplash animates the background along with the window backsplash that fills the space with natural light. The white cabinets just play along to expand the spaciousness, while the overall feel results in a retreat spot where you can read a book and enjoy the soothing color palette of blue, white, and timber.
White Kitchen with Dark Green Backsplash
Green is one of the on-trend colors in 2022, bringing calmness and creating covetable and jolly looks easily. Also associated with wisdom (e.g., sage green), it makes a direct reference to nature, enabling the interiors to connect with the outdoors. When it comes to dark green and white combinations, they make a great pair that you can enliven more by adding silverish or brass hardware. But, if you would like to temper the white and green combination rather than highlight it, you can incorporate butcher block countertops. This way, you bring in texture and warmth. Above all, whether you wish for a rustic, farmhouse, or modern kitchen, a dark green backsplash is suitable for all different looks when combined with the right materials.
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Shabby Chic Kitchen with White Kitchen and Dark Green Backsplash
If you prefer casual and informal outlooks in your kitchen, shabby chick designs should feel up your alley. Exposing a variety of decorative items and ornamenting the walls with floating shelves, shabby chic kitchens allow you to personalize the space as you wish. Here, for instance, the timber corner shelves and a wall-mounted three-tier wire basket offer casual storage places to store the spices, plates, and some accessories. The sticker on the range hood strips the steel material off its charisma with a whimsical addition. The green vertically stacked backsplash pairs perfectly with butcher block countertops, adding a splash of color and curating a natural design look. The rest features white cabinets and a butler sink that coordinate the entire kitchen. Overall, it executes a sense of humor, coziness, and intimacy where you would feel at home at first sight.
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White Kitchen with Dark Backsplash and Natural Design
Inspired by Japanese minimalism, the shades of green, white, and wood come together effortlessly in this kitchen, constituting a soft surrounding to come back at the end of the day. The wooden context aids to bring a natural edge to the kitchen with the timber trim of overhead cabinets and island bench. For the background, the dark green backsplash is rigorously proportioned to the space without encroaching on the kitchen. Rather, it just brings the right amount of shade as a stand-out feature between the white flat-front cabinets and white countertops, spicing up the all-white look. And complementing features are as expressive as the rest, from the industrial-style stools to the seamless rubber floor, and a set of white pendants that create a purposeful harmony.
What countertop goes with white cabinets and dark backsplash?
Natural stone, white quartz, and white laminate countertops are among the most popular countertops that go well with white cabinets and dark backsplash. For a seamless look, countertops can also be the same material as the backsplash. This way, you can constitute a timeless and sophisticated feel, which especially works well in minimalist and Scandinavian kitchens. But if you are looking for something that channels warmth, butcher block countertops are another option to soften the white-black contrast. Light quartzite countertops with a weightless appeal also introduce a nice texture and pattern that goes well with white cabinets and a dark backsplash.
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Ceiling-height Backsplash with Black Countertops and White Cabinets
Free of overhead cabinets, this stunning modern kitchen exposes its dark green natural stone backsplash that goes up the ceiling. Complemented with black countertops and white cabinets, it establishes an expressive design with a provocative presence. The sleek upscale range hood adds a nice silhouette that pops against this statement backsplash. A dining space with a glass tabletop paired with light brown comfortable stools delineates the kitchen zone, while the wood veneer floor finish emanates a sense of warmth, running across the space. The kitchen plants, sculpture-like accessories, and carved cutting boards populate the countertops with artistic expressiveness while softening the dark shades at the same time.
Brown Mosaic Tiles
White Kitchen with Dark Brown Backsplash
If you want to create a natural design, it rings true to use a dark brown backsplash and dark wood shades. And if you want a change and authentic material, copper backsplashes are another great option to consider. Whether you get a tiled or custom-cut panel version, the copper will change the aura of the room instantly. Plus, the warming shades of copper and dark wood bring the warmth out of the white cabinets, creating a cozy design. For those looking for a tranquil Mediterranean vibe, dark brown backsplashes with white cabinets pair perfectly.
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Contemporary Kitchen with Wooden Countertops and Printed Floor Tiles
In small kitchens like this one, the creative use of colors is significant to enhance the space. This contemporary kitchen, for instance, employs white and brown colors that feel light and natural as well. The butcher block countertops support this organic feel that envelops the kitchen. The printed floor tiles with floral patterns are in resonance with the overall design of the kitchen without leaving the space feeling cramped. And the modern artworks hung above the kitchen bench add an eccentric touch.
Dark Mosaic Tiles
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White Kitchen with Dark Backsplash and LED Pendants
The L-shape layout and the combination of white cabinets with timber backsplash and countertops are the solutions provided to illuminate the interior and make efficient use of this contemporary kitchen. The L-layout leaves enough space to add an island and propose a cozy eating space. Two LED pendants that provide task lighting, lighting up the space. Topped by butcher block countertops, the island mirrors the perimeter site, ensuring a continuous design throughout. Additionally, the extensive use of wood on the floor, countertops, and backsplash creates a visual drama without any need to compromise the contemporary character of the kitchen.
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Stylish Kitchen Design with Tiled Backsplash and Brass Accents
Even though this modern, stylish kitchen features a shiny background that ties together brass and copper tiles, it doesn’t look pretentious at all. Rather, it offers a creative design that is visible from the cased opening, gracing the home as a sparkling statement piece. The brass hardware of the white cabinets complements the shiny appeal of the backsplash to feel coordinated with the background. White quartz countertops, the hidden range hood, and the black stove and oven stand out as other worth-mentioning additions that just play along and up to keep the backsplash in the spotlight. The white cabinets ensure a balanced feel, serving as the neutral backbones of the design for other fixtures to rely on.
