Backsplash Ideas for White Cabinets and Granite Countertops

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In this article, one of our design team members here at Country Floors is going to show you some backsplash ideas for white cabinets and granite countertops, that you can experiment with yourself and answer some common questions.

Should backsplash match cabinets or granite countertops?

Your backsplash tile does not need to mirror the color of your granite countertops. Using different materials and colors adds more interest to your kitchen backsplash. An incredibly white kitchen provides the perfect excuse to incorporate color, textures, and shapes through backsplashes. Consider choosing colored marbles, patterns, or tiles of irregular shapes, such as hexagon tiles or chevron tiles and wall decos which are the trend.

What backsplash goes with white cabinets?

White kitchen cabinets are available in varying styles from shaker to flat panels so they are easy to play around with. Due to the increasing popularity of all-white kitchens, white backsplashes are now a popular choice of cabinets. White backsplash and glass backsplashes are available in many different materials that will enhance your kitchen. Stunning blue, natural green, warmer grey, or bold black colors. Aside from white cabinets, these cabinets can accommodate all color backsplashes. If you want something bolder than marble backsplash, onyx, or travertine then glass, porcelain backsplash, and ceramic backsplash are ideal options as they offer many patterns and choices.

Kaleidoscope Glazed Ceramic Tile 6x6

Kaleidoscope Glazed Ceramic Tile

6"x6"x3/8"
White Carrara C Polished Marble Tile 2 3/4x5 1/2

White Carrara C Polished Marble Tile

23/4"x51/2"x3/8"
Barn Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile 3x9

Barn Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile

3"x9"x3/8"

Should the backsplash be lighter or darker than the granite countertop?

It is best if you have light cabinetry or countertops, and you want a darker backsplash to create more room for cooking. The dark cabinetry can be bright and the backsplash helps the interior look refreshed and more inviting than the dark cabinets.

Barn Glossy Diamante Ceramic Tile

Best Kitchen Backsplash for White Cabinets

White cabinets have a black canvas that can be incorporated into any color, material, or style. There are numerous materials to use when designing a backsplash. Marble, glass, ceramic & metal backsplashes have the best white cabinet backsplash. We use materials with excellent performance and durable durability that will last your lifetime. Our exclusive tile collection is available in all styles from marble to travertine glass to ceramics, allowing you to build your home dreamily. Shop ceramic tiles for the best-looking options.

Hexagon Avalon Polished Marble Waterjet Decos 5 25/32x5

Hexagon Avalon Polished Marble Waterjet Decos

525/32"x5"x3/8"
Iceberg Polished Herringbone 1x2 Marble Mosaic 11x11

Iceberg Polished Herringbone 1x2 Marble Mosaic

11"x11"x3/8"
Rosie Glossy Diamante Ceramic Tile 6x6

Rosie Glossy Diamante Ceramic Tile

6"x6"x3/8"

Glass backsplash ideas for white cabinets and granite countertops

When it comes to glass backsplash ideas for white cabinets and granite countertops, there are certainly a lot of artistic glass tile choices to complement your kitchen backsplash interior design scheme. Ideas with white cabinets in the kitchen can be tricky if you are playing safe. Glass tiles are a great way to experiment and add a new surface dimension to your kitchen backsplash.

Calacatta Tia, Thassos Multi Finish Raj Marble Mosaic

Glass tiles have a wonderful play with light, especially when used with downlighting under cabinets. Try this beautiful glass tile backsplash tile, Bianco Granita Gloss Liner Blend Glass Mosaic or if you want to go for a textured glass tile that emulates rare handmade ceramic glazes you will love our Ocean Glass Collection.

Bianco Granita Gloss Liner Blend Glass Mosaic 12x12

Bianco Granita Gloss Liner Blend Glass Mosaic

12"x12"x3/8"
Aruba Iridescent Glass Tile 10x10

Aruba Iridescent Glass Tile

10"x10"x3/8"

Black and White Backsplash ideas for black granite countertops and white cabinets

Monochrome black and white tile backsplash for black granite countertops and white cabinets is a very smart and timeless tile design scheme for your kitchen. We think you will love these backsplash ideas for black granite countertops and white cabinets. The Escala Collection in black and white offers some stunning monochrome black and white marble backsplash ideas for your white cabinets. You might like more of a white tile backsplash option for your white kitchen cabinetry, if this is the case then we have many options to choose from. A firm favorite white backsplash tile is the white glossy ceramic tile from Country Floors Bella Muro Ceramic Tile Collection. If you are looking for chic and budget ceramic tiles like Marsala Bianco white glossy ceramic tiles, visit our shop kitchen backsplash ceramic tiles section on the website.

Red Glossy Ceramic Tile 4x8

Red Glossy Ceramic Tile

4"x8"x9/32"
Graphite Matte Ceramic Tile 4x8

Graphite Matte Ceramic Tile

4"x8"x9/32"
Yellow Glossy Ceramic Tile 4x8

Yellow Glossy Ceramic Tile

4"x8"x9/32"
Grey Glossy Ceramic Tile 4x8

Grey Glossy Ceramic Tile

4"x8"x9/32"

Backsplash Ideas for White Cabinets and Black Granite Countertops

It has an impressive look that transforms any kitchen. Depending upon your design tastes, you can use a simple, bright backsplash that highlights your black granite countertops.

Classic Subway Tile

If you love the farmhouse look and lean towards a shaker-style white kitchen then white subway tile is a great option. Try using black grout for a more modern look. Putting subway tiles in any kitchen white cabinet interior scheme creates a look that is more than a trend, as these always look great matched with all-white cabinetry which makes them a firm favorite for many interior designers and homeowners.

What backsplash goes with white cabinets?

White Kitchen Cabinets are available in varying styles from shaker to flat panels so they are easy to play around with. Due to the increasing popularity of all-white kitchens, white backsplashes are now a popular choice of cabinets. White and glass backsplashes are available in many different materials that will enhance your kitchen. Stunning blue, natural green, warmer grey, or bold black color ceramic tiles are great backsplash ideas, with many choices in our Status Ceramic Collection. Also, you can check out our Natural Stone Tile Backsplash Ideas and match them up with your white cabinets.

Cloud Multi Finish Subway Ceramic Tile 3x6

Cloud Multi Finish Subway Ceramic Tile

3"x6"x3/8"
Barn Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile 3x9

Barn Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile

3"x9"x3/8"
Witty Green Glossy Chevron Ceramic Tile 2x6

Witty Green Glossy Chevron Ceramic Tile

2"x6"x3/8"
Latte Glossy Chevron Ceramic Tile 2x6

Latte Glossy Chevron Ceramic Tile

2"x6"x3/8"

White cabinets with brown granite countertops

White cabinets with brown granite countertops offer a warm option for white cabinetry. Look at our Temple Glazed Collection, here we have some complimentary tile colors for your brown granite countertops like the Temple Brick Tiles, as the color states it is a tempting delight for your backsplash for white cabinets.

Spanish Terracotta

White & Brown

Metallic tile backsplash ideas for white cabinets and granite countertops

Choosing a metallic backsplash for white cabinets means you are keeping the kitchen bright, and alluring with metallic tile backsplash ideas for white cabinets and granite countertops. Offering rich color and texture metallic tile is an opulent choice, but used in conjunction with granite countertops, compliments white cabinetry for a modern kitchen design. The metal of course can scratch and oxidize, so we have the perfect durable backsplash metallic glass tile which is backed on glass tile to give the look of metal with practicality for the modern kitchen user. In numerous metal colorways which have a precious look.

Citron Metallic Subway Glass Tile 3x9

Citron Metallic Subway Glass Tile

3"x9"x3/8"
Ash Metallic Subway Glass Tile 3x9

Ash Metallic Subway Glass Tile

3"x9"x3/8"
Sterling Metallic Subway Glass Tile 3x9

Sterling Metallic Subway Glass Tile

3"x9"x3/8"
Frost Metallic Subway Glass Tile 3x9

Frost Metallic Subway Glass Tile

3"x9"x3/8"

Final Thoughts – Beautiful Kitchen Backsplash Ideas For White Cabinets

The backsplash is an easy element for kitchen renovation and can give you an individual design flair. Using practically infinite combinations you can find several factors when selecting a backsplash for white cabinetry and granite countertops. When reviewing backsplash options, at Country Floors, we offer a few white backsplash ideas for your kitchen white cabinets. You can also find tile patterns that match your walls’ colors as well as granite countertops to complement your cabinetry and floors. But don’t take our word for it. Get in touch with our expert team today for help with your kitchen backsplash ideas.

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