Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of Small Kitchen Backsplash Ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of small kitchen backsplashes?
- Reflects your personality – personal touches through unique tiles, patterns and color combinations is a stamp of your style that you can bring into the kitchen
- Can make a small kitchen look bigger – backsplashes with light colors, linear patterns, tall heights, or a reflective material can visually expand a small kitchen
- As a focal area – by using contrasting material or colors, backsplashes can add interest and be the highlight of your kitchen
What are the main options for small kitchen backsplashes?
- Material and Style – white and gray arabesque porcelain tile in diamond lattice pattern, light gray glass subway tile, beach themed ceramic tile, ceiling-height metallic pebble tile stove backsplash, earth tone porcelain mosaic tile backsplash,, glossy crackle glaze green subway tile backsplash
- Other Backsplash Ideas – stainless steel backsplash, gray painted concrete backsplash, half wall anthracite-colored synthetic glass backsplash, tumbled brick with weeping mortar stove backsplash, white painted wooden pony wall, bespoke rustic style metal range hood with green patina with matching brushed stainless steel backsplash, pistachio square ceramic tile, honed white quartz countertop and splashboard
- Decorative Accents – listello tile liner, blue mosaic tile inserts and borders, framed Tuscan-inspired travertine tile mural, multi-colored random linear glass mosaic tile trim, tile medallion
What follows are beautiful photos of small kitchen backsplashes along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy indoor decorating!
1. Daisies
Points of Interest ● full wall glossy white ceramic subway tile backsplash in offset pattern ● 2 floating wood plank shelves with cup hooks ● stainless steel chimney range hood over 4-burner with griddle range top with stainless steel shelf and splash guard ● 3-tier white round ceramic dessert and fruit plate stand on black laminate countertop ● full overlay recessed panel base cabinets with stainless steel bar handles
2. Canisters
Points of Interest ● white and gray arabesque porcelain tile in diamond lattice pattern stove backsplash ● white shaker wall-mounted cabinets with matte black knobs and under cabinet lighting ● undermount white porcelain farmhouse sink on narrow U-shaped kitchen ● black metal honeycomb wine rack and mismatched ceramic canisters with lid over soapstone countertop ● clear glass schoolhouse wall sconce in oil rubbed bronze over white-framed picture window
3. Earth Tone
Points of Interest ● earth tone porcelain mosaic tile backsplash on kitchen island with raised counter topped with matching C-groove step edge Baltic Brown granite ● white wall with 2 floating white wooden spice and condiment shelves and brushed stainless steel pot rack shelf ● ceiling-mounted curved glass canopy range hood over stainless steel 4-burner single oven cooking range ● 2-door wood laminate base cabinet below window with white louvered shutters ● open kitchen layout to living area with cherry stained hardwood flooring
4. Gilded Mirror
Points of Interest ● matte gray slate subway tile stove backsplash in running bond pattern with listello tile liner ● Moon White granite countertops on glazed cream chalk-painted raised panel cabinets ● modern electric range with warming drawer ● transparent yellow wall with white flat baseboard molding in white ● medium stained oak wood floor from the kitchen to living room
5. The Art of Painting
Points of Interest ● brick pattern light gray glass subway tile backsplash with 2 stainless steel hanging rod with spice shelf and hooks ● warm gray high gloss acrylic flat panel cabinets with long satin stainless steel T-bar handles ● honed white and gray granite countertop with black undermount sink and 2-burner cooktop ● bluestone top on weathered wood serving table with drawers and slatted bottom shelf ● staggered dark-stained wood strip flooring ● reproduction print of ‘The Art of Painting’ by Johannes Vermeer on white wall with wooden baseboard and chair rail molding
6. Minimalist Hood
Points of Interest ● horseshoe kitchen with polished Silver Sea Green granite backsplash and countertops ● brushed satin nickel handles and frosted glass doors on white wall-mounted upper cabinets with crown molding ● white raised panel base cabinets with built-in wine cooler and stainless steel appliances ● minimalist range hood in brushed stainless steel ● large decorative wicker ball and brass finish cutout ball
7. Glass Pendant Light
Points of Interest ● stainless steel stove backsplash with dual jointed swing spout chrome pot filler ● stainless steel 6 burner cooking range with single oven flanked by white pull out spice racks with oil rubbed bronze cup pulls ● eased edge Venetian Gold granite countertops with undermount single bowl white fireclay sink ● white craftsman framed sliding large colonial window over sink ● polished chrome faucet with 2 handles and spray calling back chrome and white ceramic soap dispenser
8. Let’s Go to the Beach
Points of Interest ● white one-wall kitchen with beach themed ceramic tile standard-height backsplash ● white cabinets with beadboard panel doors and white round porcelain knobs ● brushed aluminum wall sconce with curved arm calling back gray frame on clear glass sliding window ● Arctic White porcelain countertop over raised panel base cabinets with built-in dishwasher ● terracotta look luxury vinyl floor tiles
9. French Rooster
Points of Interest ● full wall brick style off white ceramic tile backsplash over 4-burner stainless steel rangetop ● Kashmir White granite countertop matching the countertop on small custom rolling kitchen island with misty jade green beadboard base ● French door refrigerator with single freezer drawer fully integrated with white recessed panel cabinetry ● spice racks mounted inside cabinet doors ● paper towel dispenser and 3 storage drawers with polished nickel bin pulls on rolling kitchen island base
10. Pebbles
Points of Interest ● ceiling height metallic pebble tile stove backsplash ● aqua glow semi gloss ceramic subway tile backsplash in offset pattern ● 4 floating wooden shelves mounted on egg white wall ● electric range with single convection oven and warming drawer ● Cafe Forest marble countertop with ecru shaker style base cabinets
11. Wicker Basket
Points of Interest ● matching Geo White laminate standard height backsplash and waterfall countertop ● industrial style pull down faucet in brushed nickel finish with single bowl black quartz sink ● dinnerware and storage jars on white wooden shelves with white brackets ● stainless steel under-cabinet range hood over cooking range with smooth ceramic cooktop and convection oven
12. City Kitchen
Points of Interest ● narrow U-shaped kitchen with gray painted concrete backsplash ● white acrylic upper cabinets with flat panel doors and under cabinet paper towel holder ● light gray Formica laminate countertop with top-mount fireclay sink and faucet with filter ● aluminum-framed textured acrylic sheet mounted on half wall as divider ● curved rectangular white ceramic fruit bowl
13. White Elephant
Points of Interest ● galley kitchen with full wall stacked white square ceramic tile backsplash with dark contrasting grouting ● butcher block countertop with built-in smooth induction cooktop and top-mount single basin farmhouse sink ● 3 Edison style clear glass bulb pendant lights over wooden island ● 2-tier glass cake stand next to ruffled edge glass plate ● casement window with white plank shelf calling back wall-mounted open shelves
14. Mod Kitchen
Points of Interest ● half wall anthracite-colored decorative synthetic glass backsplash ● modern black angled range hood over modern range cooker with convection oven ● white flat panel upper cabinets with wooden side panels attached to bare wood finished side shelves and matching wooden backing ● wood grain laminate countertops calling back base cabinet toe kick ● sisal rug with beige fabric border on grid patterned soft beige vinyl tile flooring
15. Orange and Lemons
Points of Interest ● glossy crackle glaze green subway tile backsplash with white grout calling back the kitchen island base ● honed white quartz countertop and splashboard matching the island countertop with 2 undermount prep sinks ● white floating shelf with 3 lidded clear glass canisters in assorted sizes ● wall-mounted black stainless steel canopy range hood over 5-burner cooktop ● long metal bar pull handles on white full overlay base cabinets
16. Tender Yellow
Points of Interest ● tumbled brick with weeping mortar stove backsplash in cooking alcove with crown molding mantel shelf ● cream ceramic subway tile sink backsplash in running bond pattern ● stainless steel double bowl sink on White Ice granite countertop with ogee edge calling back square kitchen island countertop ● tender yellow upper cabinets with raised 2 panel doors and matte black mushroom knobs ● white-framed narrow windows with white vinyl mini blinds on dusky citron colored wall
17. Check Patterns
Points of Interest ● coronet blue wooden splashboard calling back beadboard base cabinets and drawers with antique brass knobs ● ecru self-adhesive vinyl laminate countertop ● ductless under cabinet range hood over 4-burner black and white cooking range with painted wall backsplash ● mullion frame doors on wall-mounted glass cabinet with built-in wine rack ● aluminum-framed sliding glass window with overhead shelf and window sill painted in coronet blue ● wooden kitchen knife holder complementing rectangular chopping board with milled groove and rounded corners
18. Green Apples
Points of Interest ● horseshoe kitchen with brick style stainless steel backsplash with white grout ● tall white flat panel upper cabinets with stainless steel bar cabinet pulls and white narrow shelf underneath ● ’Antique White Oxide’ Formica laminate countertop with single bowl undermount stainless steel sink ● whitecap gray flat panel base cabinet with bin drawer ● rustic reclaimed wood plank flooring
19. Cool Blue
Points of Interest ● tumbled square silver travertine tile backsplash with blue mosaic tile inserts and borders ● framed Tuscan-inspired travertine tile mural stove backsplash ● Butterfly blue granite countertop with radius ogee edge ● counter bump-out with 6 burner gas range top with blue knobs ● wooden canopy range hood with crown molding and decorative rope molding ● glazed wooden beadboard panel cabinets
20. Tropical Bouquet
Points of Interest ● stacked glossy square straw-colored ceramic tile half-height backsplash with white grout ● blackout coffee roller blinds and rustic bare distressed wood plank as decorative lintel on 2 deep-silled French casement windows ● black laminate countertop and top mount single bowl stainless steel sink with drainboard ● vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting and adjustable spotlight at the base of exposed wooden truss ● natural hickory hardwood floor
21. Tribal Rug
Points of Interest ● full wall earth tone ceramic mosaic tile backsplash ● dining set of 2 black cross back metal chairs calling back base on stained half log top pedestal table ● fringed tribal print area rug on polished carbonized bamboo parquet flooring ● still life painting on canvas mounted on off white walls with white baseboard
22. Frosted Glass
Points of Interest ● straight pattern glossy green crackle glaze ceramic tile backsplash ● white upper cabinets with frosted glass doors and under cabinet lighting ● wall-mounted stainless steel range hood between flip lift wood laminate upper cabinets ● brushed stainless steel countertops calling back built-in dishwasher and refrigerator next to built-in wall oven ● U-shaped kitchen layout with clear satin finish oak wood flooring
23. Wine and Dine
Points of Interest ● white painted wooden pony wall as stove backsplash behind dual fuel 6-burner cooking range with 2 ovens ● full-view white vinyl framed clear glass French doors with slim single hung windows as sidelights ● white laminate countertop over white flat panel full overlay cabinets ● staggered engineered wood-look vinyl plank flooring ● stainless steel island range hood from white ceiling with recessed lighting ● arched doorway to living room with white trim moulding
24. Updated Retro Kitchen
Points of Interest ● full wall offset pattern matte white ceramic subway tile backsplash with multi-colored random linear glass mosaic tile trim ● peninsula kitchen layout with matching cobalt blue Silestone countertop and raised curved breakfast bar ● 2 classic mid-century Bertoia style wire mesh bar stools with black cushions ● flush inset medium toned flat panel wooden cabinetry with roundabout brushed nickel cabinet pulls ● 2 faux wood horizontal window blinds
25. Rustic Cottage Style
Points of Interest ● bespoke rustic style metal range hood with green patina and brushed stainless steel backsplash ● cast iron cookware mounted on reclaimed antique heart pine plank wall ● double cream classic craftsman style door casing and baseboard ● stained rustic 3-drawer oak wood cabinet with recessed panels and round glass knobs ● vintage style top mount satin nickel brass pot filler
26. Please Come In
Points of Interest ● stacked tumbled travertine tile backsplash with tile mural medallion over cooking range ● bullnose edge Antique White granite with gold veins on U-shaped countertop ● 2 mahogany cross back counter stools by eat-in peninsula with curved end ● staggered hand-scraped vinyl plank wood flooring ● white vinyl framed awning window with white Roman shades over sink area
27. French Art Nouveau
Points of Interest ● pistachio square ceramic tile on L-shaped countertop and on standard-height backsplash near cooking range ● distressed brick column with round wall clock ● 5-arm vintage style downlight bare bulb chandelier ● offset pattern square pale terracotta inspired porcelain tile flooring ● wall-mounted 3-tier country style wooden spice and mug rack with drawers ● sap green wall with framed posters of “Deutschland-Euer Reiseziel” by Engelhard and “Merry Moulin Rouge” by Cheret