Gloss Metro Wall Tiles
Monochrome Printed Kitchen Wall Tiles
Polished Marble Effect Metro Tiles
Most kitchen wall tiles out there are commonly ceramic or porcelain as they are much more hardwearing, practical, and resistant to staining than real marble. One of the kitchen backsplash trends for 2026 is honed marble effect metro tiles that look like real stone. White Carrara marble is a stone that has been used for centuries, sourced from Italy. Our Carrara Bianco Honed marble effect metro tiles offer an extremely realistic matt print and surface with grey veining for a opulent look.
Patterned Square Splashback Tiles
Channeling inspirational kitchen tile trends, square patterned ceramic tiles are a lovely choice! Available in various prints and soft pale shades, square decorative tiles can add a little bit of colour and pattern to your kitchen space. The Sevilla patterned ceramic can be used on the floor or as wall backsplash tiles and has an authentic feel with its white, blue and beige tones emulating a true Spanish country patterned tile. The Ophelia patterned ceramic tiles are also a very pretty and timeless backsplash kitchen tile with options of soft white, sage green, pale blue or ebony – seen below is the Ophelia Sage.
Antique Metro Backsplash Tiles
For those wanting a metro backsplash tile with an antique or aged look, the Hockley Antiqued metro collection ticks all the boxes! In a thin 60x250mm metro tile, glossy finish, and shades of white, pink, greens and blues, these antiqued kitchen backsplash tiles will add a unique charm and beauty for both country and contemporary kitchens – they even have a matching trim available to finish off the edges of the wall tiles. The Hockley Antiqued Rose is a beautiful dusty pink adding a pop of colour to the kitchen, whilst the Hockley Antiqued White is a fail-safe neutral kitchen splashback tile.
Wood Look Wall Planks
If you are creating an industrial rustic feel to your kitchen space, some excellent backsplash trends for a kitchen wall tile are wood look planks or wood effect tiles. Usually porcelain or ceramic, wood effect planks offer a realistic mimic of real wood but with the hardwearing benefits of porcelain. The Wilton collection of wood effect porcelain offers the ultimate parquet or herringbone wood tile. Wilton Ash wood effect porcelain is a soft walnut brown replicating the look of wood with realistic knot and grain details, while the Wilton Limewash wood effect porcelain is more of a soft washed oak. A perfect choice for a wood look plank with all the hardwearing and durable benefits of porcelain.
Green Splashback Kitchen Tiles
Whether it’s a moody rich green antiqued metro or soft sage patterned ceramics tiles, green is a classic heritage colour that seems to be returning as a strong kitchen wall tile trend, alongside its use across the home. The beauty of green backsplash tiles is that they instantly create a little pop of colours, whilst also being versatile. For a country cottage kitchen wall tile, try the Orkney Green which has a lovely satin finish with natural edges and soft green tones. Those wanting a polished and sleeker look will love the Zellige Green – a high gloss metro tile in a rich green. The Hockley Antiqued Sage is perfect for contemporary or industrial kitchens with a true antique effect and varying shades of mid to dark sage.
Satin Effect Pink Metro Wall Tiles
Satin or matt effect metro tiles are great for a less glossy or polished look but still in a classic subway tile format. They offer a slightly flatter finish but still with a little texture and natural edges. Pink metro wall tiles are ones that have come and gone through the years – some can be a little garish, but the Orkney Terracotta carry earthy red and pink tones with enough interest but more subtle than many pink metro tiles out on the market.
Natural Stone Kitchen Wall Tiles
Rounding up our guide for kitchen backsplash tile ideas, we couldn’t not give natural stone a mention! Whilst porcelain and ceramic are low porosity and very stain resistant and hardwearing, we understand some people love the look and authenticity of natural stone. Nearly all our natural stone tiles are suitable for walls with the correct installation and wall substrate, however for a kitchen wall splashback, we usually find smaller format works best. The Dijon brushed or Dijon tumbled 600x100 strips are a popular choice for their soft beige to grey tones, delicate fossil details and versatility with all colour schemes. These will need sealing and require cleaning with stone friendly products but offer such a beautiful and natural finished look to a kitchen!
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Kitchen Backsplash Tile Samples
A great starting point for any kitchen renovation or project is to order your wall tile samples. As well as visiting one of our UK tile showrooms to see large displays, we know seeing samples in your own space is a really helpful guide. Each sample is carefully packed by a member of our team and delivered straight to your door. To show the full beauty and pattern within our metro and decorative products, we send out full tile samples only, for a small charge of the tile. You can order your samples on every product page by adding them to your cart – once you’ve finished your selection, simply go to your shopping cart and check out by filling in a few details.
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