1. Create a Border

A tiled border will make your space look intentionally styled, and penny tiles–small and easy to mix and match–lend themselves to this design element. This floor created by Amanda Franzel Johnson uses black and white tiles for a thick and skinny striped border. The effect is a classy and classic aesthetic that will complement a variety of design styles.

2. Add Traction on Your Shower Floor

Penny tile’s small format makes it especially useful on a shower floor. The many grout joints will create traction, helping to keep you from slipping. The white with grey veining in the Penny Round Carrara Snow White floor tile in this chic modern shower matches the bold white and grey marble-look subway tile used on the walls for a cohesive, coordinated design.

3. Niche Appeal

Form meets function with a stylish shower niche like this one designed by Jaimie Nelson. The Penny Round Matte Black tile adds visual texture to this simple black and white shower. The Origami AC tile’s 3D design creates a unique contrast to the small penny round tile for a rich space that uses shadow and light to create interest.

4. Coordinate with a Patterned Tile

There’s no reason you can’t mix your floor tile. Coordinate a penny round shower floor tile with a square patterned or solid colored tile for design rich in visual texture. This shower to bathroom transition designed by Zig & Co. pairs the Penny Round Sky Blue tile with the Laura Ashley Mr Jones Midnight tile for two charming floors that complement each other perfectly.

5. Create a Statement Wall

Make a statement with a charming penny round (or the slightly larger quarter round like the Quarter Round Emerald mosaic tile shown here). We love how this bright modern bathroom adds interest with the glossy green tiles. The small format makes the grout even more important. Shop our selection of pro-grade grouts to ensure you have quality materials.

6. Create a Focal Point

A tiled stripe will create a nice focal point to your shower design. The Penny Round Thunderstorm tile features gorgeous dark blue, green and taupe tones for an earthy look that gives this space a sense of movement, like a waterfall cutting through the Bulevar White subway tile wall.

7. Add a Chic Backsplash

The small format of mosaic tile will create a beautifully intricate details like this chic sink backsplash designed by Demarais Interiors. The Penny Round Cloudy tile features blue and grey tones that adds interest to this modern bathroom. We love how the small pieces of the tile form just a thin stripe of backsplash, for an understated but highly designed moment. Shop our wide selection of backsplash tile to find the perfect style to complement your bathroom decor.

8. Show Your Stripes

Penny rounds offer a wealth of design possibilities from the elegant to the playful and everything in between, like this chic and fun shower tile design from One Cottage Way. The Penny Round Milk tile and Penny Round Gloss White tile are installed in alternating stripes for a subtle shade variance adding understated interest to this gorgeous neutral space.

9. Make a Unique Design

The uniform size of penny round tiles allow for custom designs. Create your own design by pairing black penny round and with white like this charming diamond shaped pattern designed Alma Homes. If you can’t decide on your own motif, we have premade black, white and grey designs available in the Penny Round Matte Barga tile and the Penny Round Matte Lucca tile.

We hope we’ve sparked some ideas for how you can incorporate penny rounds into your bathroom design. You can find even more inspiration on Instagram and our Customer Room Gallery where our tiles are used in a variety of real spaces! Or, if you’re looking for some guidance on an upcoming project, set up a free design consultation to get advice from our tile experts.

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1. Backsplash Tile With Oak Cabinets

A neutral light wood is the great base for a fun and funky pattern. The curved pattern of the Elipse Azul tile echos the woodgrain in theses kitchen cabinets for wonderful, mesmerizing movement. The slightly muted dark blue with off-white coloring of this patterned tile complements this light oak wood.

2. Create a Natural Transition

The Tribeca Oatmeal subway tile provides a balanced transition between the white wall cabinets and wood base cabinets in this bright, modern kitchen. The glossy finish on this creamy subway tile adds shine to this kitchen, so that in the right light the wall looks white, but the color variation creates interest.

3. Make it Monochromatic

Beige tiles paired with maple wood create an elegant, monochromatic color scheme as is proof in this beautiful minimalist kitchen. The curves in the Wave Old Cream tile lends softness to this design with its serene neutral palette. We also love how the white grout joints complement the white light fixtures and countertops.

4. Add Depth With Dark Colors

Pair a dark color with a darker wood cabinet for moodier design that gives your kitchen richness. The dark wood base cabinets complement the vibrant color of the Wave Blue Reef tile. This tile might be too dark with wall cabinets, but the open shelving allows for the light to pass through and reflect off the glossy tile.

5. Metallic Patterned Backsplash

A sparkling metallic pattern adds glamour to this ultra-chic kitchen designed by Annie Selke. The reflective pattern of the Annie Selke Goldleaf Speckle tile shines next to the blond wood and white cabinets. The pattern tile creates a visual transition between the wall and base cabinets, by maintaining the neutral color palette.

6. Complement Your Countertops

If you have wood cabinets and granite countertops, then a handmade-look subway tile, like the Annie Selke Artisanal White tile shown here, will add charm to your traditional kitchen aesthetic. The uneven surface edges add detail to this design that complement the dark wood of the cabinets and brown granite.

7. Groove-y Design

Grooved 3D tile complements the woodgrain in stained wood cabinets. The raised line design on the 4-D Diagonal White tile adds a uniformed movement to a space that is already alive with the movement. The geometry of the tile contrasts the organic flow of the woodgrain for a balance of the natural and engineered.

8. Neutral Backsplash Tile With Dark Wood Cabinets

If your cabinets are dark, a light, cool neutral will help balance the tone of your kitchen. The soft shade of the Neo Hex Gloss Blue-Grey tile provides a lightness to the heaviness of the cabinets, and the glossy finish reflects the light, brightening the prep space. The elongated hexagon tile creates a sleek pattern that adds interest to the minimalist wooden cabinets.

9. Add Drama With Contrasting Grout

A black tile with white grout or a white tile with black grout–like the Imperial Brite White tile shown here–will add a subtle sense of drama to your space. Perfect for creating interest to a minimalist wood cabinet design. We love how the black grout complements the black range hood, shelf and handles in this modern kitchen.

10. Be Authentic With Handmade Zellige Tile

Crafted by hand, Moroccan Zellige tile is truly one of a kind. The subtle variations in size, shape, glaze and color will give your backsplash character that pairs perfectly with the unique look of natural wood. This kitchen designed by Fox Homes uses the Zellige White Gloss tile. The effect is a crisp, clean and creative aesthetic.

11. Embrace a Folksy Pattern

This kitchen designed by Kyndred embodies everything we love about modern farmhouse style–wooden cabinets, open shelving and the folk-art-inspired Star Blue tile stove backsplash. The handmade-look details of this tile add charm to this patterned tile and complement the stained wood cabinetry. For more ideas on how to incorporate this aesthetic in your space, read our Tile For Every Style: Modern Farmhouse, style guide.

12. Keep It Crisp and Clean With White Tile

From blond to dark wood, you can’t go wrong with crisp and clean white tile pairing. We love how this kitchen designed by Molly Howe Design uses the Hex Matte White tile to create a wonderfully textured white backsplash. The white range hood and countertops add to the crispness of this design.

13. Celebrate Your Style With an Art Deco Mosaic

The beauty of wood cabinets is that they will complement a range of styles, so your tile choice may determine whether your look is midcentury modern or modern farmhouse or coastal. The gorgeous flapper-era design of the Skyline with Gold stone mosaic tile transforms this modern kitchen design with the sunning gilded geometrical shapes of art deco.

14. Add an Artistic Touch With a Picture Frame

The simplicity of wood cabinets allows for creativity in your tile design. A picture frame in your stove backsplash will give your space an elegant, designed look. This picture frame designed by Sutherland Home features the Ancient Cordoba tile with its intricate and ornate design that elevates the simple kitchen. Shop our vast assortment of patterned tile and mosaic tile to find a favorite to showcase in your kitchen.

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1. Black and White and Clean All Over

No need to separate the lights from the darks, even a small laundry space is made formal and charming with black-and-white tile. The simple color scheme keeps this laundry room from looking too busy, but the fun pattern of the Annie Selke Aylin Black adds interest to this small space.

2. Soft Neutrals

Chores are calming in this serene space designed by Hidden Valley Homes. The greige patterned encaustic-look tiles complement the soft green and grey walls and cabinets. The neutral tones keep the space relaxed amidst the hecticness of daily life. If this is the hue for you, shop our full selection of gray tile.

3. Modern Farmhouse

A little bit country, a lot cozy and ultra-chic–modern farmhouse design embraces the functionality of the home, making it perfect style for a laundry room. This charming space designed by Studio M matches the light wood and dark hardware of the cabinets with the black and tan pattern of the Star tile for a cohesive, designed space that still feels homey.

4. Fresh Linen Patterns

Keep your laundry room looking clean and crisp with Morris & Co. Pure Net Linen. This ornate patterned tile is inspired by the iconic British designer William Morris’s historic wallpaper. An excellent choice for either floor or wall, this beautiful tile will add fresh elegance to your small laundry room. Shop our exclusive Morris & Co. collection for more artisan patterns and colors.

5. Subway Tile Backsplash

A design staple, sleek and chic subway tile transcends trends. The Coco White Glossy tile used in this stately laundry room designed by Juniper and Jade Interiors is installed in a traditional brick-lay pattern for an unassuming backsplash that nevertheless complements the dark green cabinets and gold hardware in the room. Shop our full selection of backsplash tile for more ideas.

6. Marvelous Marble Looks

Your laundry floor probably withstands a lot of traffic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a luxurious space. Marble-look tile combines the elegance of marble with the durability and easy maintenance of porcelain. This traditional-style laundry room pairs stylish black-and-white Marble Star floor tile with taupe cabinets for a space that feels both elevated and relaxed.

7. Blue Sky Hues

This bright laundry space makes for cheerful chores. We love how Molly Howe Design paired pale blue cabinets with the Artisan Cardiff patterned floor tile. The color invokes all the serotonin-inducing goodness of a bright sunny day, for a warm and fresh space.

8. Chic Tile Patterns

This bright galley laundry room is a trendy hangout space (as evidenced by its very cool canine regular). The Annie Selke Aylin Blue patterned floor tile adds interest to this otherwise neutral space. And we love the dog portraits above the window! For more textile-inspired tiles, shop our exclusive Annie Selke collection.

9. Sleek Slate

Natural stone features unique variations between pieces making this a one-of-a-kind design trend that has been around for literally ages. With colors ranging from black to rust, slate tile is popular for its rustic look and natural surface variation. The Adoni Black tile shown here has a natural grey tone that elevates this laundry room while the colored veining adds a sense of movement that softens the space.

10. Walls that Pop

Add texture to your walls with a sculptural or 3-D wall tile. The Flow 1 Greige tile used for the walls in this traditional-style laundry room adds a stylish pattern that will change as the light moves through the room.

11. Charming Hexes

Vintage-made-modern hexagon tile are a fun shape for any room, but we especially love how the warm colors in the Hampton Carrara Polished Hex tile add character and complement the soft neutrals of this cozy laundry room.

12. Plaid Flooring Design

A checkerboard tile floor is a design win, but if you want to add an extra element to your room, try adding another color square. This black, white and grey tile floor is classy and fun and the simple color scheme keeps this small space looking clean and orderly.

13. Stunningly Graceful Herringbone

Long, skinny wood-look porcelain tile creates a wonderful sense of movement when installed in a herringbone pattern in this charming laundry room designed by Timber Trails. The light birch design on this tile adds texture and coziness to this space.

14. Geometric Florals

Add whimsy to your space with a bold geometric floral pattern. Our Laura Ashley collection features charming prints from the iconic British brand’s archive so you can create an English cottage look in your home. This laundry room uses the Sunflower Charcoal with Cloud Blue for a touch of fun and bright design.

15. Industrial Accents

You don’t need an expansive loft space to get an industrial design look. Incorporate a cement-look tile like the Industrial Roxy Acero tile backsplash used in this chic laundry room designed by West Bay Homes. The textures and mix of warm and cool colors in this tile create a space that’s as hip as it is inviting.

We hope these small space ideas have sparked some big ideas! For more inspiration, check out these laundry room tile design ideas, or visit our Instagram and Customer Room Gallery to see our tile in action in real customer spaces. Ready to tackle your reno? Set up a free design consultation to get advice from our tile experts.

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1. Unique Bar Backsplash Ideas

A bar is a great place to showcase your personality. For this bar backsplash, HGTV star Alison Victoria used the Skyline Vintage Patina tile to create a distinct space that fits her bold personal aesthetic. If your style leans whimsical or quirky, browse our full selection of unique tile or patterned tile to find your personal style.

2. Glass Tile Backsplash

Stylish and easy to clean, glass tile is an excellent choice for a bar backsplash. Available in a wide array of colors and styles, glass tile will add a touch of shine to your space, perfect for a recessed bar or a corner bar that doesn’t get much lighting.

3. Scalloped Tile Backsplash

If you’re only tiling half the wall, consider using a scalloped tile to add interest to the edge of your tile. This beautiful gold and green bar uses Gem by Alison Victoria tile for a charming bar area. The rounded edges of the deep green marble soften the design, creating a look as classy as it is chic.

4. Tile Behind a Shelf

Want a bar, but don’t have any place to build one? Adding a shelf or two (or repurposing some existing shelves) is an easy way to create a drinks station that fits your existing layout. But just because you’re limited on space, doesn’t mean you need to limit your style, install a chic tile (like the Annie Selke Goldleaf Speckle tile shown here) behind your bar shelves and your personality will really shine through.

5. 3-D Tile Backsplash

Add dimension to your wall with a 3-D or sculptural tile backsplash. Tile that literally pops from the wall like the Diamante Negro tile shown here will add interest through light and shadows, for a cool patterned effect that will change as the light shifts in your space.

6. Basement Bar Backsplash Ideas

If you have the space in your basement to install a full sit-down bar (or have an existing bar that needs a facelift), consider tiling the backsplash to match the bar itself. This fun and glamorous bar repeats the Doree Mosaic tile picture frame behind the bar on the back of the seating area. The effect is a stunning and cohesive space.

7. Textured Bar Backsplash Tile

Add organic texture to your bar backsplash with beautiful natural stone. Travertine and slate tile come in a variety of shapes, textures and colors to fit your space, and since no two pieces of natural stone are alike, you are guaranteed a unique design. We love all the textures at play in the beautiful Harmony Silverleaf travertine mosaic tile shown here.

8. Contrasting Color Blocks

Create a fun, bold space that showcases your favorite color–or two or three. A checkerboard pattern will add a touch of whimsy to your space while a tricolored pattern like the one shown here using encaustic tiles, adds another layer to your bar backsplash.

9. Art Deco-Inspired Backsplash

Create a space that harkens back to The Prohibition Era with the elegant arches and bold graphic shapes of Art Deco-inspired tile. The gold, grey and white motif in the Lalique marble mosaic perfectly mimics the arches of this decorative bar area, adding to the softness of the space.

10. Wet Bar Backsplash Ideas

If you have the space and the plumbing, a sink will add convenience to your bar area, especially if your bar is far from the kitchen. A tile backsplash is essential for a wet bar, as it will protect against spills and splashes. If you’re looking for something simple that will match virtually any decor, like the Retro Perla tile shown here, shop our full assortment of subway tile.

11. Patterned Tile Backsplash

Turn your bar area into a work of art with a beautiful patterned tile backsplash. Colorful, floral or geometric, patterned tile will protect your walls while still making a statement. We love how the Annie Selke Aylin Black tile makes a statement on this classy black and white bar.

12. Terrazzo-Inspired Tile

Traditionally used on Roman terraces, Terrazzo tile is known for its distinct flecked pattern. The Terrazzo Bianco Macro tile shown here combines the easy maintenance of porcelain with the authentic look of real Terrazzo. The warm flecks of brown and tan in the tile work nicely with the hardwood features of this bar and add a fun and unique pattern.

13. White Tile Backsplash

This creamy white bar designed by Timber Trails is the epitome of elegance. The Riad White handmade-look tile features subtle shade and surface variation for a subtle sense of movement. The effect is an almost satiny wall. If your style is bright, fresh and clean, shop our full selection of white tile.

14. Mirrored Tile Backsplash

Choose a tile that adds depth to your bar with mirrored tile. We love the twist on the classic bar mirror that’s created with the Antique Mirror Bevel tile shown here. The reflection is slightly blurred, capturing only the shapes and colors of the room, for an incredibly unique effect.

15. Handmade Tile Backsplash

Authentically unique handmade Zellige tile, like the Zellige Alabaster Gloss tile shown here, are crafted and glazed by hand for a distinct look from tile to tile. The effect is a bar that embraces modern trends toward unique luxury while celebrating ancient techniques. For true one-of-a-kind character, shop our entire Zellige collection.

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Cool-Blue Backsplash

Blue is a charming and versatile hue that pairs well with white. The uneven surface texture and color variations in the Marrakesh Blue tile complement the white cabinets and window frame in this kitchen with beautiful texture and movement. If you like this color pairing, explore more of our blue tile assortment.

White Subway

White subway tile is a classic and timeless choice. If you’re worried white on white will make your kitchen feel like the middle of a snowstorm, try pairing it with colorful accessories. We love how At Home with Ashley uses color in this charming kitchen, but even small accessories like a red bowl or green tea kettle will pop against white subway tile, and can easily be switched out to fit the seasons or your mood.

Make Waves

Curved lines bring a softness and an elegant sense of movement to this kitchen. The Wave Old Cream tile features a warm sand-colored neutral for a contemporary look that pairs well with the handleless white cabinetry. If you like this flowing design, shop the Wave tile in all four colorways: Blue Reef, Grey Owl, White and Old Cream.

Geometric Black & White Pattern

Want a modern backsplash for your white cabinets? A geometric black and white patterned tile is a great way to add interest without overwhelming with color. This graphic diamond-patterned tile is a bold statement and will look stunning with bright-colored accessories.

Mirrored Tile

The Patina Siren Mirror tile brings brightness and depth to this elegant contemporary backsplash, designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. We love how the tile helps to highlight the dinner and serving ware behind the open shelving, but this tile would also look great as a stove backsplash. Shop our exclusive Kelli Fontana collection for more classic, bold and whimsical tile ideas.

Bold Pattern

The simplicity of white cabinets allows for a pronounced approach to your tile, if that’s your style. A striking, graphic pattern like the Nara Arabesque shown here, will showcase your fun and bold aesthetic.

Nature-Inspired Beauty

Colors found in nature–think warm neutrals, vibrant greens and cool blues–are the hallmark of one of our favorite style trends: biophilic design. The Zellige Dirty Blue tile features undulating blue and green tones for a unique and expressive look that pairs well with the more muted white cabinets. For more ideas that will infuse your space with serotonin-inducing vibes, check out our guide to biophilic design.

Charming Handmade-Look Tile

Perfectly imperfect handmade-look tile will add charm and character to your kitchen. The variations in color and surface texture in the Marrakesh Off-White tile shown here create beautiful movement that gives this backsplash a customized, designed appearance.

Chic Chevron

Create gorgeous movement with a neat, geometric chevron tile. These elongated V-shaped tiles naturally move the eye through the room. We love how the grey veining on this marble tile adds visual texture, but a solid color chevron will create an interesting graphic element–for an even more dramatic effect, try pairing it with a contrasting grout.

White Picket Tile

Subway tile with a twist, picket tile is a new design trend that is here to stay. The elongated hexagon shape creates unique visual interest while providing the orderliness of stacked subway tile. If you’re loving this trend as much as we are, take a look at our full assortment of picket tile.

Add a Tile “Picture Frame”

Created by “framing” a patterned or mosaic tile with trim pieces, a picture frame is an excellent way to display a favorite tile, while maintaining a more neutral overall theme. Here, the Siberian Pearl Somerset and Stainless Steel Metal Somerset tiles are layered around the edge of the Cybele Grey patterned tile.

Stand Out with 3-D Tile

3-D tile juts out of the wall creating natural shadows and a wonderful sense of dimension. You can use color, but if you decide to keep your kitchen monochromatic, like the one shown here using the Tangram Asas Bronco 3-D tile, the multi-dimensional shapes will make your backsplash really pop.

White Marble Subway

Subway is popular for its versatility–it comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors and materials. White subway tile is one of our most popular tile styles, but if your style is elevated traditional, marble subway tile like the Firenze Calacatta Honed Amalfi shown here is at once luxurious, elegant and timeless. The dark veining creates an especially striking backsplash for black granite countertops and white cabinets.

Marvelous Mosaics

Mosaic tile combines shapes, colors and sometimes even materials to create a beautiful tableau that will make your kitchen a masterpiece. The Sampson Mosaic tile with its basketweave pattern gives this backsplash an elevated traditional look that’s at once intricate and simple.

Gorgeous Grey

Grey and white are a naturally elegant combination. We love how the Retro Perla tile creates a soft, understated moment in this kitchen designed by Timber Trails. If you love how this grey backsplash looks with white cabinets, explore our full assortment of grey tiles, to achieve this beautiful aesthetic.

Glossy Pastel Hues

White pairs well with virtually any color, but something about the way the Glass Sky Blue reflects the light, creating a soft glow in this kitchen is especially captivating. If you want to incorporate color into your kitchen but still maintain a calming color palette, a glossy pastel tile is the way to go.

Classic & Chic Hexagons

Hexagons are a classic shape that’s very much on trend. The Royal White Hex tile shown here is both stylish and playful with the grey and sable brown veining that creates a wonderful sense of movement.

Captivating Shapes

Unique shapes are a fun way to add a little personality to your kitchen backsplash. From scalloped fan shapes to cross and star shapes to elegant leaf shapes, like the Laura Ashley Leaf Dove Grey shown here, an unexpected tile will add character and charm to your kitchen backsplash.

Stone Slab

Create a slab look with a large-format stone or stone-look tile like this gorgeous 12″ x 24″ Calacata Evora honed marble tile. Large-format tiles require fewer grout lines so you can achieve the popular slab look–the effect of a single piece of stone like marble or granite–at a fraction of the cost. Large-format marble tiles will infuse your backsplash with a look of luxury, but for an affordable option that’s also durable and easy to maintain, try a porcelain or ceramic marble-look tile.

Dramatic Contrast

Create a definite mood in your kitchen by installing a black backsplash with your white cabinets. The Noir honed limestone amalfi tile used in this kitchen designed by Timber Trails is as refined as it is striking. This tile has the ability to make the room appear too dark but the white cabinets make this space feel light and airy just as the dark tile creates the illusion of extra depth.

We hope we gave you some ideas for pairing tile with your white kitchen cabinets. For even more inpso, check out these 13 Beautiful Kitchen Backsplash Ideas.

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