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Kitchen Wall Tile

Think beyond the backsplash. We love the idea of tiling a floor-to-ceiling accent wall (or even all four walls) in a kitchen. This allows you to embellish with pattern, color or texture while protecting walls from all the messes of a kitchen at the same time. Advances in technology mean you can replicate almost any design or color with tile.

Think beyond the backsplash. We love the idea of tiling a floor-to-ceiling accent wall (or even all four walls) in a kitchen. This allows you to embellish with pattern, color or texture while protecting walls from all the messes of a kitchen at the same time. Advances in technology mean you can replicate almost any design or color with tile.

Think Beyond the Backsplash with Kitchen Wall Tiles

You don’t need to limit tile to your kitchen backsplash. Stylish, easy-to-clean kitchen wall tiles can be used to create an accent or to brighten up a breakfast nook. Whether you are looking to adorn your kitchen with white wall tiles or get creative with a pattern or color, our vast selection of tile will help protect your walls while putting your personality on display.  

 

Materials to Make Your Walls Marvelous

Porcelain and Ceramic: Versatile Durability

Resilient and stylish, porcelain and ceramic kitchen wall tiles are a decorative way to protect against mess. Marble-look, with its colorful veining, makes for elegant walls. Patterned tiles with intricate designs can give the look of wallpaper for a bold accent wall. Hexagon tiles create interest through their distinctive shape. 

Kitchen sink before patterned wall tile and window
Black, white and grey hexagon mosaic tile backsplash above counter with plant and bowl of apples

Featured Tile: Collodi

Marble: Timeless Elegance

The unique veining and shade variations in this highly durable stone make marble tile an elegant option for your kitchen wall. Available in a variety of colors, finishes and mosaic designs, marble invokes a classic richness sure to elevate your cooking space.  

This kitchen features white cabinetry and countertops on either side of a stainless steel gas stove. A backsplash with zig-zagging rows of white marble chevron tile decorates the wall over the cooktop.
Open shelving on a white marble wall with a stove and blue pot.

Featured Tile: Calacata Evora

Galley kitchen with arched doorway and window

Featured Tile: Firenze Calacatta

Styles to Take Your Walls to the Next Level

Create a Slab Look with Large Format Tiles

For a modern feel to your kitchen walls, try porcelain or ceramic large-format tiles. These large-size tiles come in marble and wood look that will lend an air of sophistication to your kitchen. The large format requires fewer grout lines, which will add depth and dimension to your space.  

Kitchen sink and counter with a blue and off-white tile wall

Featured Tile: Elipse Azul

Contemporary bar with dark grey geometric 3-d tile.

Featured Tile: Diamante Negro

Chic and Classic Subway Tiles

If you want a classic look in your kitchen, subway tiles are both timeless and chic.  Subway tiles come in a wide array of styles, finishes and sizes, making them a great option for almost any design style. There are also a variety of ways to install subway tiles to create a unique look. Offset the tiles for a layered-brick pattern. Stack them neatly vertically or horizontally for a uniform look that can be punched up with contrasting grout. For added depth and dimension, arrange them in a diagonal herringbone pattern. The versatility makes subway tiles an ever-popular choice.  

Kitchen sink and counters with a white tile wall

Featured Tile: Hackney Antracite & Jade

Grey glossy porcelain subway tiles behind a white farmhouse sink, green cabinets and a butcher block counter top.

Featured Tile: Coco Amber Grey

 

Whatever the material or style you choose, tile is an elegant choice for protecting your kitchen walls from messes.  For more ideas and information, visit one of our showrooms.