How To Install Tile On Kitchen Island

August 15, 2017

6 Ways To Tile Your Kitchen Island

We're showing you 6 beautiful and unique ways to tile your kitchen island! If you have a kitchen island or peninsula, tiling the sides or back of it can do wonders for your space. Whether your are wanting a pop of color, or wish to repeat the design of your backsplash – there are endless ways to create a beautiful focal point for your kitchen. Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite tile designs to use for a kitchen island!

1. Moroccan Fish Scales

A perfect blend of blues and greens using our Large Moroccan Fish Scales! With limited space for their backsplash, these homeowners chose to continue their backsplash design into their open facing kitchen island. What a perfect way to wow your guests!

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2. Create a Dazzling Focal Point

Although this is a front reception counter – we can't help but want to steal this look for a kitchen island! These watery Diamond Tiles with pops of red create a stunning look that would be fabulous for a kitchen.

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3. A Kitchen Wake-me-up

Have a coffee nook that could use a wake-me-up? Not only would this look be perfect for a kitchen island, but even a small area like a coffee nook would shine with this tile!

Bachelor Farmer Cafe – Large Diamonds

4. Two-Toned Subway Tile

By adding a pop of color to their kitchen island, these homeowners were able to create an absolutely gorgeous two toned effect using Subway Tile throughout their kitchen.
3"x6" Subway Tile – 1036W Bluegrass

5. Light and Bright

If your kitchen is on the smaller side, consider using a bright and happy color like these 12W Blue Bell Subway Tiles to open up and make the space and tile of your kitchen island feel lighter. Bluestone Lane –3″x6″ Subway Tile – 12W Blue Bell

6. More Moroccan Fish Scales

Because we just can't get enough of the gorgeous look that our Moroccan Fish Scales create! Pair with leather bar chairs and you've got the perfect kitchen island to entertain your guests.
Imgage via @theshuckery | Medium Moroccan Fish Scales – Custom Color Blend

We love to hear what inspires you! Did our blog post about kitchen island tiles give you any ideas for your own projects? Tell us more about your project for a free quote!

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