31+ Large Tile Backsplash
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Modern Marble Kitchen with Gold Accents
A complete modern look that will wow any of your guests with its expensive look! This space feels fresh yet anchored due to its minimal yet strong choices of material and color. While the overall white feeling from upper shaker cabinets, marble backsplash, and countertops expands the space, the golden accents add a dose of sparkle. The light blue-gray base cabinets perfectly complement the elegance. The marble slab backsplash, with its gorgeous veining, frames these accents keeping the space from becoming too busy.
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Calm Kitchen with Grey Cabinets and Marble Countertop
In this transitional laundry room, the square tiles are used to create one continuous wall effect with minimal grout lines. The square tiles with their minimal shape allow you to create a wall of tiles without looking like a wall of tiles. Using slightly textured matte ceramic tiles will draw attention from grout lines, concealing seams. The dove gray of the tiles and the shaker cabinets match the marble countertops and the white walls for a calming feel. Opting for an ashy wooden floor material will also complement the overall color palette. To add a bit of shine without being loud, you can use silver hardware.
Large Tile Backsplash
You are in need of renovating your backsplash but are tired of the traditional small tiled look? Look no further! The large tile backsplash is the solution you are looking for! The vast surface of these tiles will not only make your space look expansive but also expensive. These tiles are a great way to minimize your grout lines on the surface, creating an illusion of one surface. Thus, you end up with a modern, clean kitchen with a touch of elegant design.
When it comes to choosing the right tile type for your next backsplash design, the large tiles are just as varied as their smaller peers. You can choose from different materials, colors, finishes, and styles that fit your kitchen and your imagination the best. Additionally, with these tiles, you can show off the material you choose by allowing for it to span more area such as showing those beautiful veins of a marble backsplash. Or you may choose to be bold and opt for a 3D surfaced tile that will add dimension to your space, which is a unique characteristic of the large tiles.
Thinking about the ease of cleaning and saving on money due to a lot less need for grout lines, large tiles may be the design you are looking for! For even more ideas on how to utilize these tiles, read on our selection!
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Cozy and Modern Kitchen with Walnut Wood Cabinets
This contemporary kitchen dons walnut cabinets that give the kitchen a cozy feel. The stainless steel appliances, the white countertops, black hardware, and flat paneled white cabinets add a modern touch adding sleekness to the coziness of the wood. With its soft shade of blue, the backsplash acts as the connector between the two. The texture and the alignment of the tiles speak to the wooden panels, while the coloring addresses that of the countertop.
Porcelain Mosaic Tiles
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Modern Kitchen with White Decorative Large Tile Backsplash
For a feeling of harmony between coziness and modernity, take a look at this kitchen. Oak, black, and white are used in a classic combination with cabinets, flooring, ceiling, almost all furniture is oak. Above eye level, the space is white giving the illusion of high ceilings and adding to the Scandinavian feeling. The black light fixtures are the perfect contrast, having been chosen from sleek modern countertops. The focal point, however, is the large tile backsplash that spans all the way to the ceiling in a decorative design.
Can you use large tiles for a backsplash?
Large tiles are perfectly okay to use as a backsplash. Thanks to technological developments, backsplash tiles were able to get larger in width and length without becoming thicker which adds weight. Another great thing about a large tile backsplash is that larger tiles mean fewer grout lines, saving you time every time you clean your kitchen! Large tiles, also, show off whatever texture, color, or finish you choose for your backsplash, letting you get the most out of your design.
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Bright Kitchen with Picket Glossy Backsplash
This transitional kitchen features large windows bringing in so much daylight. The space accommodates and utilizes this asset by using light colors throughout. The gray classic cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and polished quartzite countertops create the background for the beautiful tiling used on the backsplash. The eye-catching style of the red patterned tiles creates an alluring space, while the glossy countertops catch the daylight beautifully.
White Mosaic Tiles
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Cozy Bright Small Kitchen with Blue Backsplash
Do you have a small kitchen? Using lighter colors will instantly help expand your space visually, creating room to breathe. The wood flat-panel cabinets with their handle-free design are a kitchen classic, cozying up the space, while the stainless steel appliances and terrazzo countertops add a modern edge. Utilizing geometrical blue tiles such as the backsplash here will no doubt keep with the cozy feeling of the kitchen, while the light it catches not only further deepens the space but also winks at the rest of the glossy surfaces of the kitchen.
Tile Shapes
While deciding what aura your space to give off, picking the tile shape is vital. Especially, when the large tile backsplash is concerned. Due to their size, the shape of the tiles stands out allowing you even more control of the design of the space. From traditional shapes such as herringbone and hexagon to unique ones like ogee and teardrop, you can change the feel of your space from traditional to modern to cozy with just a touch. Keep reading to find out just how much fun you can have designing with large tiles!
Large Subway Tile Backsplash
Perhaps a classic choice, subway tiles allow you to bring attention to the tile itself, with its color, grout thickness, finish, and more. Or you can simply choose your backsplash to be classic and simple, acting as a background for the rich details of your kitchen. Subway tiles are also adaptable regardless of which style of kitchen you dream about. Their simple shape allows them to be traditional like oyster-shell finishes that catch the daylight beautifully or modern like a matt dove grey tiling with white grout lines.
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Cozy Traditional Kitchen with White Subway Tile Walls
Your simple white large subway tile backsplash does not always have to fade into the background. You can have it shine by simply opting for black grout instead of classic white. You can also choose to tile your whole kitchen with the tiles blending your space into one harmonious language. Keeping the rest of the space relatively darker will create the needed contrast with the white. You can choose deep colors such as bright oak, anthracite, and dark brown leathering to match the black grout lines and the black hardware. It is important to keep a balance though, opting for white cabinets at times will keep the space from becoming too dark.
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Bright Minimal Kitchen with Dark Gray Cabinets
This transitional kitchen features dark gray cabinets with brushed rose gold hardware and walnut wood accents creating an almost naval feeling. While the deep gray of the shaker cabinets anchors the space, above the eye-level surfaces are kept white to allow for brightness. The usage of white subway tiles adds to the minimal and traditional feeling and matches the white countertops. The wooden accents are used tastefully above eye level and frame the space with the wooden flooring. A perfect example of how to achieve a kitchen that looks elegant without using over-the-top features, if you wish to leave out the frills.
How to install large tile backsplash?
As with any tiling project, you must start by prepping your walls. Making sure your walls are plumb will ensure a level installation and any future maintenance or aesthetic problems. If your wall is not plumb, the wall may need to be adjusted or sanded. Seal and fill any cracks or holes in the wall as well. After, cleaning and priming the wall with a primer, your wall is ready to be tiled!
Installation
As larger tiles are heavier than the smaller ones, they require a substrate that will properly support the tiles. It is best to discuss what options of mortars are best and available upon buying the tiles but the two key points are; the adhesive should have minimal shrinkage to avoid any cracks in tiles due to movement, and it should be able to hold the large tile in place while setting to avoid any slippage. Make sure to support the tiles as they are set and avoid uneven walls to prevent tiles from cracking or sloping.
Unlike smaller tiles, it will be harder to disguise any errors on the wall. Then, add a layer to the wall as recommended by the product and make sure to back butter the tile as well. It is important to layout your design of tiles before application of the adhesive to ensure fitting to the wall and determine the starting point.
Grouting
Once you have tiled your wall, wait for the adhesive to set in as recommended, and then apply your chosen grout. Choosing a color of grout closer to your tiles and opting for minimal thickness will create a feeling of cohesive surface, for a more modern look you can pick a contrasting color. Apply the grout at a 45-degree angle to the grout lines, filling in as evenly as possible. Then allow the grout to dry enough before cleaning the tile surfaces of any excess with a wet sponge. Seal the connection points between surfaces.
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Big Kitchen with Two Islands and Dark Blue Cabinets
Adding just a few bold touches can modernize your space, while the rest can be in traditional style to preserve the hominess. Such a large kitchen using mostly traditional features keeps the space from becoming too artificial or commercial. Playful accents, such as using different countertops for each of the double islands, dark blue cabinets combined with white tones, and using a metallic finish, will no doubt shake up the space. As always, use the classic black large subway tile to connect all the dots!
Large Hexagon Tile Backsplash
Another classic, hexagon tile, while a little more eye-catching than subway tiles will still give you the versatile nature of a classic shape tile. Unlike the subway tiles, you can use the hexagon tiles to create designs on the wall also combining in ways to make your space feel unique without breaking the bank. Follow along to discover interesting ways to utilize this tile!
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Fun Kitchen with Cerulean Hexagon Tiles and Orange Appliances
Have an open plan kitchen and want to upgrade so it will catch the eye of every guest? This is how you can achieve that! This fun kitchen utilizes the playful nature of hexagon tiles to render the kitchen as a focal point, utilizing an especially large size with different patterns to not only show off the design but also the cloudy texture of the tiles. Utilizing complementary colors such as bright blue and pink -like cabinets- and dark walnut will also serve in framing the accent wall. Make sure to keep the rest of the space white and uniform to prevent business.
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Contemporary Kitchen with White Hexagon Tile Backsplash
The white hexagon tile backsplash is the focal point of this kitchen. A large tile backsplash is a great choice for the glazed finish of the tiles to catch the light reflecting off the white surfaces. The dark gray base cabinets blend with the stainless steel appliances, and the wood upper cabinets match the floor. For an even brighter and glossier look, you can choose modern pendant lights with brass accents.
What size tile should I use for backsplash?
What size you pick is entirely up to your preference! While you can pick field tiles such as 18×18” to cover an entire wall or just simply to show off the material’s characteristics, you can also opt for tiles in the 8×8” range and go for a unique cut of tiles and create a design on your backsplash. However, going for a unique cut in a field size may inhibit showing off the design of the tiling so make sure to always lay out your tiles before installing to ensure your vision translates to reality.
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Contemporary Kitchen with Interesting Grey Hexagon Tile Backsplash Design
Just as they could be traditional, hexagon tiles can also fit perfectly into a contemporary kitchen due to their highly geometric shape. This kitchen features a unique accent wall where the usually separate backsplash and plaster wall blend into each other. In a kitchen that lacks upper cabinets, the interesting edge of the hexagon tiles can blur the usual abrupt ending of a square tile. The rest of the contemporary kitchen features all-white cabinetry with stainless steel appliances and black metal framing. The light oak flooring matches this classic feeling. To create a playful edge to the space designer pendants and slight variations on backsplash tiles are added.
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Contemporary Kitchen with Concrete Island and Marble Hexagon Backsplash
For an open-plan contemporary kitchen, you can wow your guests with a tiled accent wall! This will also help create invisible borders between spaces. The beautiful simple concrete island in the space with a sleek recessed stove calls for a design that will match its elegant nature. The hexagon-tiled black marble accent wall does just that! Even though grout lines are almost invisible, opting for a non-rectangular shape such as a hexagon will create variations in a textured material such as marble where its veins create a unique pattern in this example. The flat-paneled grey cabinetry, big yet simple pendant and black hardware avoid being too loud for the island and accent wall to create the contemporary air that screams class.
Large Herringbone Tile Backsplash
Though familiar, herringbone never fails to add the wow effect to a space. Its simple yet highly designed arrangement goes a long way in creating a focal point in your kitchen. You can choose to tile a whole wall for an accent wall or just your backsplash to add texture. The large herringbone tile backsplash due to its size offers highlights its design even more.
Herringbone tiles can be organized in two ways, one is to lay them out in a diagonal fashion for the classic look, for a more modern and unique approach you may also align the tiles in a ninety-degree pattern. You may also opt to use subway tiles for a more elongated and artistic design of this pattern. There is no wrong answer here!
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Cozy Kitchen Bar with Dark Blue Cabinets and Large Herringbone Tile Backsplash
A herringbone backsplash never fails to give your kitchen a cozy feeling, so it is the perfect tiling to combine with your wooden elements. In this contemporary kitchen, the white backsplash is matched with the walnut oak and the rich brown leather. Adding flat-panel cabinetry with a recessed opening and oak flooring gives that Scandinavian clean feeling. Opting for a deep blue color instead of the usual black will not only enrich the space but also add to that coziness. Using minimal light fixtures such as the globe glass pendants here will blend them into the design. If you like the idea of white herringbone backsplash check out our article: White Herringbone Backsplash Ideas!
Large Square Tile Backsplash
Who said square is a boring shape? Perhaps the most versatile of the tile shapes, square tiles can blend into the background or create designs to create a focal point. You can also mix match the other patterns throughout your kitchen with the square tiles for a unique finish. The large square tile backsplash can be finished in whatever material you desire and can have varying colors and textures even between tiles on the same wall. Keep reading to learn how you can utilize this tile to maximize the design of your space!
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Soothing Oak Kitchen with Red Square Tile Backsplash
This kitchen just soothes the soul even from looking at the picture! The Scandinavian feel of the space is no doubt due to the light oak flat cabinetry and blue island, yet the red backsplash draws inspiration from Spanish summer houses right into the space. Make sure to add darker elements like the black hardware to keep the space from becoming bland. Interesting yet thin plants, minimal small light fixtures, and stainless steel appliances will keep the space easy on the eyes.
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Monochrome Cerulean Kitchen with Unique Design
For a unique kitchen, you can choose to design a monochrome kitchen. This cerulean kitchen with its bright color and interesting design becomes the center of the house! Using the unique ceramic backsplash will give it a sea feeling and break the cerulean color just enough. From the grey of the tiles, black countertops and cabinet bases are used to further break the solid fields of the blue. Using these sorts of breaks in the space will keep the monochrome look from becoming overbearing. While the bright color helps with creating a unique kitchen even with its small footprint.
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Modern Gray Kitchen with Unique Dining Table
An advantage of square tiles is that you may choose from many different textures, patterns, colors, and finishes without worrying if they will match the overall design of the tiling. However, if you want to create a sleek, modern look, these gray tiles might be a perfect fit! Square tiles can accommodate any design choice, while choosing a larger size will allow you to create more seamless appeals.
Tile Materials
Now that we have covered what shape of the tile is best for your next renovation, we can speak about materials. There are tons of materials to choose from when it comes to large tile backsplash, and you can be playful with the materials and show off the characteristics of the material due to the larger surface area of the tiles. We gathered a selection of material options to inspire you in your design journey!
Large Marble Tile Backsplash
Adding marble to your space will instantly give an elegant air. Using it with solid, non-textured materials will highlight the marble, and metallic hardware will add to the sleek feeling. For a more cozy feeling incorporate wood and fabric into the space. Perhaps marble’s most important aspect is the glamorous veins it inhabits. To show off the texture, opting for a large tile will create a continuous surface. Of course, marble comes in many different colors from black to classic white. With this many endless options, we gathered a few ideas for you to get inspired.
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Grey Kitchen with Marble Countertops and Backsplash
In this transitional kitchen, from grey cabinets to stainless steel appliances, the design relies heavily on flat, glossy, or matte grey surfaces. Though the dark wood upper cabinets, brown countertops, and beige floor tiles add warmth to the space, the main highlight is the beige marble backsplash. The eye-catching veining of the backsplash truly comes out due to the color variations in the heavily textured natural stone material. This is the perfect example of how the design of the tiles can work together with the material to create unique spaces. A subdued marble with subtle veins is used on the countertops to match but not overpower.
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Large Marble Kitchen Backsplash with Steel Appliances and Dark Wood Island
This mostly unornamented kitchen utilizes marble tiles perfectly to create the classic traditional feeling. The large marble tiles show off the texture of the material and are kept in a simple rectangular shape to not overbear the artistic design of the built-in shelving. Tonal materials are added to the rest of the space such as wooden flooring and stainless steel appliances. The shelves that match the steel hood add a thoughtful and modern edge to the overall design. Using marble and wood as versatile materials you can play with the rest of the decorations mixing and matching from different styles. Here, the simple traditional style cone pendants are matched with the contemporary high stools around the white island.
Large Glass Tile Backsplash
Glass is that perfect material that adds depth and shine to any space. And it has just so many colors, aesthetics, and shapes to choose from! From a grungy finish to a complex design glass can accommodate any dream you have for your next kitchen. Not to mention this means it complements whatever style or material you chose for your design. A large tile backsplash shows off any difference in finishes and design while also allowing the glass to catch as much light as it can. But the best thing about a glass backsplash? It is water-proof and stain-resistant; reducing the effort needed for maintenance and giving you more time to enjoy your kitchen.
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Contemporary Kitchen with Glass Backsplash
This contemporary kitchen brings together a variety of materials tonally. The beige glass backsplash tiles stand out and create an ultra chic appeal with a metallic effect. The rest of the kitchen frames this centerpiece with gray cabinets, a textureless black countertop, and stainless steel appliances. In the overall gray kitchen, the light temperature is kept warm to bring coziness. In the midst of this relatively desaturated color palette, the backsplash stands out as the sole pop of color. The tiling follows the movements in the kitchen, rising and lowering as it wraps around.
Modern Mosaic Tiles
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Trendy White Open Plan Kitchen with Glass Tile Backsplash
This contemporary kitchen carries a pop of color and relies on differing textures to create a bright and trendy space. The quartz countertops, flat-panel cabinets, and white plaster walls come together to create this effect. Between these white surfaces, the red glass subway tile backsplash stands out and creates a striking focal point. One of the sole colors in the kitchen, gray, is used sparingly on the floor to anchor the space, and by picking stainless steel appliances.
Is it easier to tile with large or small tiles?
This largely depends on what you would consider being easier at installation. While the installation processes are generally the same, larger size tiles do require special handling due to their weight. Double checking that your surface is even and straight to avoid cracking and using the appropriate mortar that will bolster your tiles sufficiently should ensure the best results! Larger tiles, on the other hand, allow for shorter times of installation due to fewer pieces and fewer grout lines which will make your life easier in the long run. Just gauging what you would like to get out of your backsplash will answer this question for you.
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Dark Blue Cabinets with Wood Island
It is not always easy to create a monochromatic space, but you may have a color that you love and want to see on every surface. Fear not, this kitchen chair is an idea beautifully. The overall dark blue feeling creates a soothing air; tonal variations of the color are mixed with different textures to highlight surfaces without breaking the homage to the color. The dark blue cabinets with walnut flooring, black countertop, and wood island come together. The glass sheet backsplash adds a novel texture to the space with its cloudy design. The coloring is a connector between the browns and greys, creating a focal point.
Large Porcelain Tile Backsplash
A wide variety of options make porcelain a great material to opt for. From glossy surfaces to unique colorations porcelain tiles offer you expansive finish, color, shape options. Not to mention, porcelain’s dense structure makes the tiles less likely to chip or crack, and water-resistant. Water droplets just roll off the surface making it hard for any stains to stick. So if you are a messy cook, no worries, you will be able to clean any splashes right off the tiles. If you are looking for durability, flexible design, or easy maintenance; porcelain tiles have it all!
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Bright Modern Kitchen with Oak Cabinetry and Marble Large Tile Backsplash
So Bauhaus! This modern kitchen offers a calm and bright space for your morning coffee without trying too hard. The use of white in flat-panel tiling up above and the cabinetry gives the space a minimal feeling. The addition of the oak softens up the atmosphere and adds color. The island features the same combination of materials, while the hardware is chosen as thin minimal brushed gold elements for a little sparkle and elegance. Finally, the needed texture is added by the porcelain marble large tile backsplash. The large size of the panels creates a cohesive surface that matches the unified nature of the flooring. For even more ideas on how to match your white cabinetry to the marble texture check out our article: “White Cabinets with Marble Backsplash Timeless Elegance of Simplicity”.
Best Seller Mosaic Tiles
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Elegant Deep Green Kitchen with Porcelain Backsplash
Who said dark colors can’t dominate a space? This deep emerald kitchen begs to differ! The forest green cabinets are finished glossy for them to allow to catch the light like a true gemstone. Their reflective nature is matched by the brass hardware and the deep green is continued at the top part of the wall. The kitchen uses other deep colors such as dark wood shelves and matte anthracite appliances to complete this beautiful and elegant palette. However, when you take the chance of playing with deep colors in your next design, make sure to mix in one light element as a breather! In this kitchen, the porcelain backsplash is chosen in a classic white marble texture, not just adding that lightness but also enhancing the elegance of the space.
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Porcelain Marble and Wood Large Kitchen with an Island
This large cabin kitchen utilizes very minimal materials but creates a harmonious surface. You can also create such a kitchen without splurging on various materials for one project! Here, the wooden cabinetry and island is adding warmth and texture to the large space to not let the volume reduce the coziness. Additionally, adding marble texture to the space will no doubt make this large kitchen the gathering space of the house. The glamorous large porcelain tile backsplash and countertops have a glossy finish in contrast to the matte wood. We have seen the wooden flooring time and time again, but adding large porcelain hexagon matte tiles on the floor is a great idea to create a playful space! Porcelain due to its density is a great material for heavy traffic areas, allowing you to use the material both on your walls and your floors.
