Choosing kitchen backsplash tile means weighing material, color, layout, and grout together, not just picking a look you like. We walk through ceramic, porcelain, glass, and stone, popular layouts like subway and herringbone, and the small decisions that make a backsplash easy to live with for years.

Explore 15 popular subway tile patterns, from classic running bond and vertical stack to herringbone, chevron, basketweave, and more. Learn which layouts work best for different spaces, design goals, and grout choices.

Choosing the right backsplash tile size affects the look, layout, and maintenance of your kitchen. Learn how 3x6 subway tile, elongated rectangles, square tiles, mosaics, and larger wall tiles compare so you can choose the best size for your backsplash design.