Top 14 Black Kitchen Backsplash Ideas With White Cabinets

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The combination of black kitchen backsplashes with white cabinets is a match made in heaven. Bold and stylish, they are a strikingly modern combination with the ultimate contrast. Not only are they an innovative way of adding dimension to your kitchen, but they also add a compelling design element. Moreover, they pair with almost any color and design style imaginable, meaning the choice is all yours. Black tiles are the perfect way of updating your kitchen with a contemporary look.

 

Read on to discover our top white cabinet and black backsplash kitchen ideas:

 

1. Black Square Backsplash

 

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First off is a classic black backsplash kitchen tile idea. This black square mosaic tile is a highly versatile and adaptable choice for kitchen designs. Whether you have a minimalist kitchen design like the one shown above, or you go all out with color and flair, this black tile kitchen backsplash works well with everything.

 

Black Polished 1×1 Marble Mosaic 12×12 Image
Black Polished 1x1 Marble Mosaic
Size:12"x12"x3/8"

 

2. Black Long Subway Tile Backsplash

 

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Subway tiles have been one of the most popular kitchen backsplash ideas in recent years due to their sleek lines and understated quality. If you’re seeking to add a subway tile with a hint of elegance, then a black tile backsplash kitchen with a glossy black subway tile is certainly the way to go.

 

Black glossy subway ceramic tile in deep jet black finish by Country Floors
Black Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile
Size:3"x9"x3/8"
Black glossy subway ceramic tile for modern kitchen backsplash design by Country Floors
Black Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile
Size:3"x6"x3/8"
$6.30/ per sqft
Black Glossy Ceramic Tile 4×12 Image
Black Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile
Size:4"x12"x3/8"

 

3. Black Mini Mosaic Backsplash

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Black mini mosaic adds an element of understated detail. A unique kitchen black backsplash choice, this black backsplash idea works well with crisp white cabinets. Check out this contemporary black backsplash kitchen complete with black waterfall countertops.

 

Black Honed 1×1 Marble Mosaic 12×12 Image
Black Honed 1x1 Marble Mosaic
Size:12"x12"x3/8"
Black Polished 1×1 Marble Mosaic 12×12 Image
Black Polished 1x1 Marble Mosaic
Size:12"x12"x3/8"

 

4. Black Penny Tile Backsplash

 

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Black penny tiles are one of our favorite backsplash options. This kitchen with black backsplash showcases the beauty of penny tiles and fits in seamlessly with modern organic and contemporary industrial designs. Browse our selection of marble black penny tiles.

 

Black Tumbled Penny Round Marble Mosaic 11 1/4×11 3/4 Image
Black Tumbled Penny Round Marble Mosaic
Size:11 1/4"x11 3/4"x3/8"
Black honed penny round marble mosaic circular pattern matte natural stone by Country Floors
Black Honed Penny Round Marble Mosaic
Size:11 1/4"x11 3/4"x3/8"
Iris Black Honed Penny Round Marble Mosaic 11 1/4×11 3/4 Image
Iris Black Honed Penny Round Marble Mosaic
Size:11 1/4"x11 3/4"x3/8"

 

5. Black Industrial Subway Tile Backsplash

 

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These rustic ceramic subway tiles create the illusion of a stylish brick wall. Perfect for loft-style industrial interiors, these black brick subway tiles look incredible when paired with white wood cabinets and brass finishings.

 

Bronze multi finish subway ceramic tile metallic look rectangular surface design by Country Floors
Bronze Multi Finish Subway Ceramic Tile
Size:3"x6"x3/8"
$7.55/ per sqft
Army black glazed ceramic accent tile with glossy textured finish by Country Floors
Army Black Glazed Ceramic Accent Tile
Size:4"x12"x9/32"
$3.27/ per sqft

 

6. Black Glossy Subway Tile Backsplash

 

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This glossy black subway tile is one of the most classic black kitchen backsplash ideas. It creates an element of incredible shine that pairs well with bright white cabinets. The result is a light and airy kitchen that is high contrast.

 

Black glossy subway ceramic tile in deep jet black finish by Country Floors
Black Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile
Size:3"x9"x3/8"
Black glossy subway ceramic tile for modern kitchen backsplash design by Country Floors
Black Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile
Size:3"x6"x3/8"
$6.30/ per sqft
Black Glossy Ceramic Tile 4×12 Image
Black Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile
Size:4"x12"x3/8"

 

7. Black and White Kitchen Backsplash

 

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This black and white backsplash kitchen embodies the allure of Roaring 20s art deco design with a contemporary update. Note how the black and white tile kitchen backsplash matches the black window molding and white cabinets of the kitchen pictured above, creating a harmonious and highly stylized design.

 

Black, Glacier Honed York Marble Mosaic 11 15/16×11 15/16 Image
Black, Glacier Honed York Marble Mosaic
Size:11 15/16"x11 15/16"x3/8"
Snow White, Black, Allure Polished Kent Marble Mosaic 13 9/16×13 9/16 Image
Snow White, Black, Allure Polished Kent Marble Mosaic
Size:13 9/16"x13 9/16"x3/8"
Snow White, Black Honed Mcm Square Marble Mosaic 8×8 Image
Snow White, Black Honed Mcm Square Marble Mosaic
Size:8"x8"x3/8"

 

8. Black Patterned Ceramic Backsplash

 

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Embracing the look of a patterned backsplash tile is a great way of adding your own style to the design of your kitchen. Whether you go for a traditional or modern pattern, it will certainly add an artistic component to your kitchen. We love the look of this black patterned backsplash tile with the checkerboard floor in the above image of a black and white backsplash kitchen.

 

Black twisted glossy ceramic tile with decorative swirl pattern by Country Floors
Black Twisted Glossy Ceramic Tile
Size:6"x6"x3/8"
$9.89/ per sqft
Black Diamonds glossy ceramic hand painted decorative tile with geometric star pattern by Country Floors
Black Diamonds Glossy Ceramic Tile
Size:6"x6"x3/8"
$12.20/ per sqft

 

9. Black Herringbone Kitchen Backsplash

 

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Black herringbone backsplash designs are another black kitchen backsplash idea that toes the line between traditional and contemporary. A highly versatile design, it works well in almost any space. Black ceramic wall tiles are available in multiple sizes and glossy or matte finishes.

 

Iris Black Honed Herringbone Marble Mosaic 12 1/8×13 3/8 Image
Iris Black Honed Herringbone 5/8x3 Marble Mosaic
Size:10 7/16"x12 13/16"x3/8"
Iris Black Leather Herringbone Marble Mosaic 12 1/8×13 3/8 Image
Iris Black Textured Herringbone 5/8x3 Marble Mosaic
Size:10 7/16"x12 13/16"x3/8"

 

10. Black Square Ceramic Backsplash

 

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Rustic black square tiles are an understated yet stylish design option. For a unique twist, consider installing them in a diamond pattern like the one pictured above. We offer a wide range of ceramic square black tiles in a variety of shades, which suit dark floor kitchens.

 

Night Fall Gloss Ceramic Tile 4×4 Image
Night Fall Glossy Ceramic Tile
Size:4"x4"x3/8"
Obsidian Gloss Ceramic Tile 4×4 Image
Obsidian Glossy Ceramic Tile
Size:4"x4"x3/8"
Pitch Black Matte Ceramic Tile 4×4 Image
Pitch Black Matte Ceramic Tile
Size:4"x4"x3/8"

 

11. Black Long Stacked Subway Tile Backsplash

 

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Stacking elongated subway tiles creates the illusion of extending the space and making the ceiling seem higher. This symmetrical black kitchen backsplash tile parallels the sleek lines of the white kitchen cabinets, resulting in an utterly modern look.

 

Black glossy subway ceramic tile in deep jet black finish by Country Floors
Black Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile
Size:3"x9"x3/8"
Black glossy subway ceramic tile for modern kitchen backsplash design by Country Floors
Black Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile
Size:3"x6"x3/8"
$6.30/ per sqft
Black Glossy Ceramic Tile 4×12 Image
Black Glossy Subway Ceramic Tile
Size:4"x12"x3/8"

 

12. Black Marble Tile Kitchen Backsplash

 

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For a spin on classic ceramic subway tiles, consider going for an upgrade with a chic marble black subway tile backsplash. Black marble with white veining is a bold choice that pairs beautifully with white cabinets and possibly white quartz countertop ideas. Or, for an alternative material, consider black porcelain wall tiles.

 

Iris Black Honed Marble Tile 2×8 Image
Iris Black Honed Subway Marble Tile
Size:2"x8"x1/2"
$5.74/ per sqft
Iris Black Polished Marble Tile 2×8 Image
Iris Black Polished Subway Marble Tile
Size:2"x8"x1/2"
$5.74/ per sqft
Iris Black Leather Marble Tile 2×8 Image
Iris Black Textured Subway Marble Tile
Size:2"x8"x1/2"
$5.74/ per sqft

 

14. Black Hexagon Kitchen Backsplash

 

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Last but not least is this geometric kitchen backsplash black tile idea. Hexagon backsplash tiles offer a touch of creativity to kitchen designs. Browse our selection of different hexagon tile options in a variety of different sizes and finishes, such as glossy and matte.

 

Black matte hexagon ceramic mosaic tile in charcoal black by Country Floors
Black Matte Hexagon Ceramic Mosaic
Size:12"x12"x15/64"
Black Glossy Hexagon 5 Ceramic Tile 5 Image
Black Glossy Hexagon Ceramic Tile
Size:5"x5"x3/8"

 

Shop Black Backsplash Tiles Online

Favored among homeowners and interior designers alike, Country Floors offers a variety of high-quality and stylish tiles made of marble, ceramic, and more. Shop our range of black tiles online today.

If you’re looking for another unique color story to pair with white cabinets, consider our post on Yellow Kitchen Backsplash Ideas with White Cabinets.

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