Kitchen Backsplash Tile Ideas for a Stunning White Kitchen Makeover

A white kitchen is a design classic-looking classy, light, and highly versatile. However, quite apart from howgreat the white kitchen looks without a backsplash, it will probably lookincomplete or lack dimension. The right kitchen backsplashtiles not onlyprotect your wall, but they also add depth, style, and visual interest.

We have done hundreds of white kitchenmakeovers at VanCoast Tile & Stone in and around Vancouver and Coquitlam.Whether it is traditional subway design or contemporary textured looks, we knowhow to make the center of your house a more special place with the correct tileselection.

Why the Backsplash Matters in a WhiteKitchen

A white kitchen can be like a blankcanvas; the backsplash is your opportunity to create visual interest (contrast,texture, softness...) Choosing the right backsplash for white kitchens can takea not-so-special design and turn it into a showpiece! If your decor taste runstoward clean symmetry or you desire a more bold design point, we will help youfind a solution that matches your taste and lifestyle.

1. Subway Tile: A Classic That’s Alwaysin Style

What style is the most in demand duringthe remodeling of white kitchens? Kitchen tile backsplash subway. People have a well-groundedreason to do so:

  • Straight lines and square design go with     nearly every piece of cabinetry or countertop.
  • It comes in both glossy and matte finishes, depending on your     design's style.
  • Vacuous  design choices: running bond, elongated pile, herringbone--every single     one has a distinct look.

In VanCoast, we install subway tilealigned precisely and with a tight grout line, giving us a professional, clean,crisp look. It could also be called a style that never gets dated, and youcould be assured that it is not a plain ordinary skort when you see ourcraftsmanship.

2. Glossy Finishes to Maximize Light

White kitchens are bright enough, but abright backsplash tile can make that shine. Gloss finished ceramic or glass tiles,which we frequently tell our clients that they want:

  • The surfaces that reflect natural or     artificial light to enhance it.
  • A form of it that is easy to clean- ideal behind stoves or prep     areas.
  • Streamlined  contemporary design that is not in competition with your cabinetry.

These tiles are not only fashionable,they are highly functional. Taking a minute with a cloth to rub them clean issufficient to maintain them clean.

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3. Adding Texture or Pattern for VisualInterest

Many homeowners fear that a whitekitchen could be excessively clinical. How best to fight that? Texture.

  • The bevelled edges of the subway tiles provide     shadowing and recession.
  • Texture and handmade or ceramic tiles bring warmth and character.
  • Pairing a  matte and a gloss tile with the same colour creates visual interest and     prevents modulation from becoming chaotic or busy.

Our design team creates a lot of customlayouts for backsplash tile in white kitchens like this, and they play withthese subtleties, which helps the client balance the sober nature of minimaldesign with the beauty of texture.

4. Mixing Materials for a DesignerTouch

White-on-white is a conventionaldecision, but need not be one-note. We usually assist the clients to include:

  • Porcelain in marble look when you need a lot     of luxury without the care.
  • Accent or border mosaic tiles or field tile consisting of a large     tile design with small mosaics.
  • Ceramic tile with a stone-like look to add more earthiness and texture.

When rendered well, these pairingspreserve the clean look of a white kitchen and inject multiple shades of designconcern, and we know just how to make it work.

5. Cleanability Matters — Especially inthe Kitchen

Durability is one of the mostsignificant reasons why our clients settle on our backsplash solutions. Notevery pretty kitchen backsplash tile can be as lovely to look at as it canwithstand daily use.

This is the reason we suggest:

  • Ceramic or porcelain, non-porous materials.
  • Stain-proof, or epoxy grout.
  • Avoidance of mold or mildew by proper sealing and spacing.

We are the ones who do all the work,meaning all the layout, application (of the backsplash), and sealing, so thatit continues to be as gorgeous and clean as that day it was initiallyinstalled.

Conclusion

At VanCoast Tile & Stone, we combine experienced tile settingcraftsmanship, exceptional materials, and original design to help you achieveyour dream white kitchen. Whether you’re exploring kitchen tile backsplashsubway layouts or want help selecting the perfect kitchen backsplash tiles,we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Call now to talk to us about a freeconsultation. We can make your white kitchen a show-stopping, well-used masterpieceof tile craftsmanship you can count on.

FAQs

Q1: What are the best backsplash tilesfor a white kitchen?
All backsplash tiles on their line can be great.Your style will dictate what is best. Subway tiles are classic. Glossy ceramictiles will reflect more light. Textured tiles can add dimension. Our team ishere to help you pick out what will look best for your space and yourlifestyle.

Q2: Is subway tile still in style forkitchen backsplashes?
Subway tile isstill popular; in fact, subway tile is evolving! We do a lot of classic runningbond/brick pattern layouts, but we also do contemporary layouts such asvertical stack and herringbone.

Q3: Can I mix textures or patterns witha white kitchen backsplash?
We can mix andmatch textures if you would like, such as matte versus gloss. We can also playwith subtle patterns such as basketweave that will bring in elegance withoutdistracting from the white kitchen design.

Q4: How do I maintain and clean kitchenbacksplash tiles?
Many of the backsplash tiles in our installations are low-maintenance. Adamp cloth and a little mild soap are all that is needed for daily care. Our kitchen installations have stain-resistant grout and surfaces properlysealed to allow for the easiest long-term care.