Mosaic Tile Backsplash

Mosaic Tile Backsplash

A mosaic backsplash turns a few square feet into the focal point of a kitchen or bath. This collection gathers the small-format tile that works best there, from marble basketweave and penny-round stone to glass and glazed ceramic in herringbone, hexagon, and classic grid layouts.

Why mosaics suit a backsplash

A backsplash sees no traffic, so you can choose on looks alone, and the small pieces make cuts around outlets and under cabinets far more forgiving than large tile. Behind a range, glossy glazes and sealed stone wipe clean easily. A bold mosaic reads best when the rest of the kitchen stays simple.

For the kitchen specifically, see kitchen backsplash mosaics. For a straight-set classic instead, browse subway tile.