Scandinavian design is having a moment, and we’ve witnessed one trend, in particular, making its way across the Atlantic: square tile. A staple in Swedish homes for bathroom walls and kitchen backsplashes, square tiles are very friendly on the wallet and are a minimalist’s dream tile. They may be a budget staple in European Nordic homes, they’re cropping up in the coolest spaces, from hotels and restaurants to luxury apartments. We’ve gathered the most beautiful square tile backsplashes, let’s take a look at them.
Zellige Tile Backsplashes
Zellige is a handcrafted clay tile that originates from Morocco. Zellige tiles are known for their variations in tone, shine, flatness and depth of the glazing, its surface texture with irregularities. As they usually come in a square shape, this is a nice and eye-catching idea for a kitchen, they feature imperfections and each tile is unique. Installed on a wall, the tiles appear more fluid or rippled than flat; corners and edges protrude rather than laying flush. This adds charm, but can make the tiles trickier to wipe down—and can also create a prime place for fabrics to snag. These tiles come in a whole range of colors, so you will definitely find yours.
A beautiful neutral kitchen with neutral zellige tiles, light-stained shelves and cabinets is a chic and catchy idea.
A beautiful stained kitchen with shaker cabinets, a white zellige tile backsplash, open shelves and a shiplap hood.
A beautiful vintage white kitchen with gold fixtures and a gorgeous white zellige tile backsplash that adds shine, interest and texture.
A black glazed tile backsplash, stone countertops and sleek black cabinets plus green wall lamps.
A chic dove grey kitchen with a white zellige tile backsplash, light-stained shelves and white stone countertops is amazing.
A chic vintage-inspired kitchen with stained shaker cabinets and a large table kitchen island, black statement countertops, a black hood and black chairs.
A contemporary blue metal kitchen with a tan and beige zellige tile backsplash and an open shelf over it is wow.
A contemporary kitchen with stained cabinets, white stone countertops, white zellige tiles on the backsplash, a black hood.
A contemporary stained kitchen with a light blue zellige tile backsplash, open shelves, wooden beams and a hood.
A contemporary stained cabinet kitchen with a neutral Zellige tile backsplash, open shelves and a large kitchen island.
A creamy kitchen with shaker cabinets, a grey zellige tile backsplash, a hood and an open shelf.
A fantastic kitchen with matte black walls, a gorgeous black zellige tile wall, a white kitchen island and black cabinetry.
A fantastic navy kitchen with a white cooker and a hood plus fabulous mother of pearl zellige tiles for a soft touch.
A gorgeous kitchen with pink zellige tiles, green cabinetry, black appliances and fixtures, a shelf with some art and a potted plant.
A light-stained kitchen with white stone countertops, a white zellige tile backsplash and stained shelves instead of upper cabinets.
A modern farmhouse kitchen in soft creamy shades, with a white zellige tile backsplash and white stone countertops.
A modern farmhouse kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, a white zellige tile backsplash and open shelves.
A modern farmhouse kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, a zellige tile backsplash, open shelves.
A modern farmhouse kitchen with neutral shaker cabinets, black stone countertops, a pale green zellige tile backsplash.
A modern farmhouse kitchen with stained cabinets, a white zellige tile backsplash and open shelves is cool.
A modern white kitchen with butcherblock countertops, a neutral square zellige tile backsplash and open shelves and a bold rug.
A moody kitchen with black cabinets, a navy zellige tile backsplash, a grey marble countertop and brass and gold fixtures.
A neutral farmhouse kitchen with planked cabinets, a dark green planked kitchen island and a yellow zellige tile backsplash.
A neutral modern kitchen with fluted cabinets, a zellige tile backsplash, open shelves and a wood clad hood.
A dove grey kitchen features mother of pearl zellige tiles covering the entire wall and hood. The tiles add an elegant and eye-catching touch. This design creates a harmonious and stylish look.
A refined modern kitchen with sleek grey cabinets, a Zellige tile backsplash, a hood and open shelves, black fixtures.
A refined neutral mid-century modern kitchen with a grey zellige tile backsplash, white stone countertops, a hood and open shelves.
A serene white kitchen with a zellige tile backsplash, open shelves, a large kitchen island and woven pendant lamps.
A shiny black tile backsplash with white grout is a statement idea for any kitchen with a retro feel.
A sophisticated neutral kitchen with white and stained cabinets, a white zellige tile backsplash, a large hood and pendant lamps.
A wabi-sabi kitchen with open cabinetry, a reclaimed wooden beam covering the hood, concrete countertops and a neutral zellige tile backsplash.
An airy contemporary kitchen with stained cabinets and a kitchen island, open shelves, a grey zellige tile backsplash.
An elegant creamy kitchen with shaker cabinets and matching neutral zellige tiles, a stylish black cooker.
Square Tile Backsplashes
Regular square tiles are also a good idea, and if you want a more cohesive and neat look, you can clad them stacked and voila! Other types of cladding will make your backsplash more eye-catching, especially if you rock contrasting grout. Such tiles come in lots of different colors, while white ones will be a nice alternative to usual white subway tiles, there are many more combos to make your kitchen wow. Use matching or contrasting grout to emphasize the effect of square tile. Get inspired and try square tile in your kitchen!
A modern grey kitchen with a zellige tile backsplash, open shelves, a hood and black knobs for a catchy detail.
A bright modern kitchen with matte green lower cabinets, square tiles with a geo print, a black hood and some shelves.
A catchy blue Scandinavian kitchen with only lower cabinets, a white square tile backsplash, an open shelf and a stained kitchen island.
A catchy Nordic kitchen with sleek grey cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a white square tile backsplash and a shelf.
A chic grey kitchen with shaker cabinets, a white square tile backsplash, small upper cabinets and a shelf.
A chic modern kitchen with stained cabinets and white stone countertops, a tan square tile backsplash and open shelves.
A contemporary kitchen with stained drawers, an open shelf, a white square tile backsplash and built-in appliances.
A glossy black kitchen with butcherblock countertops and an emerald tile backsplash and a yellow kitchen island for a lovely look.
A greige kitchen with a white square tile backsplash, open shelves, and black countertops is a stylish space with a farmhouse feel.
A greige Scandinavian kitchen with leather pulls, a white square tile wall and open shelves and grey sconces.
A grey Scandinavian kitchen with shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, white square tiles on the backsplash and pendant lamps.
A lovely minimalist kitchen with stained lower cabinets, a white square tile backsplash, open shelves with lights.
A minimal Scandinavian kitchen with sleek white cabinets, stone countertops and a white square tile backsplash.
A minimalist white kitchen with sleek cabinets, white square tiles, butcherblock countertops and railings along the cabinets.
A modern sleek white kitchen with light-stained butcherblock countertops, a colorful tile backsplash and neutral appliances is cool.
A navy kitchen with butcherblock countertops, a pale blue square tile backsplash, open shelves and pendant lamps.
A neutral modern kitchen with stone countertops, a white square tile wall, a black shelving unit on the wall.
A Nordic kitchen with grey lower cabinets, white square tiles on the walls, a round hood and open shelves is lovely.
A Nordic kitchen with stainless steel cabinets and appliances, a shelving unit and a white square tile backsplash.
A Nordic kitchen with grey shaker cabinets, white square tiles, a stained table and black chairs, pendant lamps.
A pretty Nordic kitchen with dark green lower cabinets, white square tiles, a round table and white Chairs and grey lamps.
A refined modern kitchen with stained lower cabinets, white stone countertops, open shelves, a white square tile backsplash.
A Scandinavian kitchen in white, with a stacked square tile backsplash and an open shelf over the cabinets.
A Scandinavian kitchen with pale green shaker cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a white square tile backsplash and open shelves.
A Scandinavian kitchen with shaker cabinets, a dark green square tile backsplash, white stone countertops and a shiplap hood.
A Scandinavian kitchen with white cabinets, white square tiles on the walls, butcherblock countertops and stainless steel appliances.
A Scandinavian kitchen with white square tiles, mint green cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white chairs and a table.
A small attic kitchen with graphite grey lower cabinets, a white square tile backsplash, a black hood and greenery.
A stylish olive green kitchen with leather handles, a bold green tile backsplash and open shelves plus white stone countertops.
A stylish Scandinavian kitchen with white square tiles, grey shaker cabinets, a hood, a white table and stained chairs and a catchy pendant lamp.
A stylish stained kitchen with a grey stone countertop, a light green square tile backsplash and open shelves is wow.
A white farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets, a white square tile backsplash, white countertops, open shelves and potted plants.
A white Scandinavian kitchen with sleek cabinetry, a square tile backsplash and butcherblock countertops, a striped rug.
An eye-catchy modern kitchen with navy and stained lower cabinets, a grey square tile backsplash, stone countertops, black fixtures.
A bold kitchen with black cabinets and a white square tile backsplash, a bold rug and colorful chairs at the table.