Explore Kitchen Tile Patterns

Image: Cementine B&W 3 Porcelain Kitchen Wall and Backsplash Tile from Arizona Tile

Patterned kitchen tile creates an amazing statement to love for a lifetime. Kitchen patterned tile backsplash, flooring, and accent walls present a timeless appeal of elegance and a welcoming aesthetic.

Most of our patterned tile is porcelain and emulates the glorious hand-painted tile of the past. Bringing history into modern design provides a graceful connection to the past and the origination of an art form, in this case, patterned tile. Our patterned kitchen tile provides a whole new take on accentuating a space, and it can even be incorporated into design beyond your kitchen.

Art Forms

The history of patterned tile goes far back to ancient times. Like historic stone use that has captivated us for eras, from the Colosseum in Rome to the Taj Mahal in India to the Great Pyramids of Egypt, tile has also been an exquisite display of art. Dating back to the era of B.C., mosaics were made from pebbles to the Near East in the 800s where ceramic tile took form as wall art, which then spread amongst countries and continents. Over the ages, tile continued to develop into an art form that displayed intricate, painted art and even told stories. Eventually, it was the norm for public buildings to be decorated in ornamental tile that displayed patterns with colors and lavish detail.

Image: Reverie 6 Patterned Kitchen Wall and Backsplash, Aequa Tur 8 x 32 Porcelain Kitchen Floor Tile, & Mont Blanc Quartzite Countertop from Arizona Tile

The Middle East, Africa, and Europe were huge influencers on patterned tile because of their design and architectural uses. Tile in Africa, for instance, displayed its rich cultural aesthetic through a variety of colors, shapes, and themes and also harbored a connection to nature. Today, we still revel in the benefits of this great art form. , Thanks to advancements in technology, we now have access to an incredible array of colors and patterns that beautifully honor the past while capturing the charm of a hand-painted appearance.

To see a stunning display of where different art forms of patterned tile originated, take a look at these maps.

Popularity and Uses

Tile has remained very popular throughout the ages, be it patterned or solid in color. While advances are made, and new products are introduced, tile has continued to evolve. Styles do change, but chances are you can integrate whatever is trending with your timeless floor or wall-patterned tile—after all, tile is not something you want to be changing regularly, or even semi-regularly, so choose a style you really love. Recently, a minimalistic look that relied on light, neutral colors, or lack thereof, has become more popular, but that doesn’t mean focal areas weren’t still in play! Within a kitchen, there are different areas to focus on: floors, backsplash, and feature walls are all ideal canvases for patterned tile.

Image: Cementine Black & White Kitchen Backsplash from Arizona Tile

Feature Wall Tile in a Kitchen

These can be in the general kitchen area, the dining area, and even a pantry. A feature wall using patterned tile can function as a painted accent wall might with floor-to-ceiling color. A tile accent wall creates a stunning display of sophistication and detail that can transfix any environment. If you have a pantry, adding patterned tile will highlight this area. You could apply patterned tile on the wall between shelves to liven it up, or if you have a walk-in pantry, a whole accent wall is definitely a noteworthy feature.

Image: Chymia Mix 2 White Patterned Porcelain Kitchen Wall and Backsplash Tile from Arizona Tile

The Cementine Retro series emulates hand-painted tile that is inspired by the fabrics of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, offering a strong visual impact using flat background colors to create a simple, essential form that appears worn over time. Or, for a more muted, yet stylistically enhanced tile, Chymia is a stunning option. In back or white, this series evokes the alchemical process of raw material and fluctuates between graphic design and the expressive gestures of mark-making.

Kitchen Backsplash Tile

Many kitchens have a backsplash for aesthetic purposes. It is a fun way to enhance the space without an overhaul or extreme project. Not only does a backsplash look nice, but it protects the wall from moisture, food particles, etc., and it’s incredibly easy to maintain. With our amazing, patterned porcelain tile, simply wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth and warm water, and it’ll radiate day after day, year after year.

Image: Cementine Retro 1 Porcelain Patterned Kitchen Backsplash Tile & Grigio Elegante Honed Quartz Countertop from Arizona Tile

Patterned kitchen backsplash tile and textured tile are lovely to feature in this space. Even solid color tile that is displayed to broadcast a cohesive pattern of different colors, sizes, shapes, or textures creates similar depth as patterned tile and can create a soft or bold focal area.

Kitchen Flooring Tile

You can have a lot of fun with patterned tile flooring as part of your kitchen design. Here, you can display your favorite patterned tile throughout the entire area, or sections of it. If you have a kitchen island, patterned tile could outline this area while being placed alongside a different tile series, or vice versa. This could also stand true under and around a kitchen table.

Image: Paros White & Paros Black 12 x 12 Porcelain Checkerboard Pattern Kitchen Floor Tile from Arizona Tile

If there are areas on your kitchen floor where you have considered placing cute throw rugs but don’t feel like having them bunch under your feet or get dirty, patterned tile would be a great alternative. It creates the accent you desire, minus potential headaches.Reverie offers a variety of colors and patterns that display a resurgence of vintage design and patterns reminiscent of years past. In its 16 offerings, chances are you’ll find one that you love and would perfectly accent your kitchen design.

Explore Patterns

Patterns in either color or black and white complement many designs and can be a great way to add stylistic flair and expression. For more inspiration, view these few links:

Inspiration Gallery for Kitchens, Unique Uses for Patterned Tile, Add Pattern and Color with Cementine Retro and Posa, Tile with Unique Patterns, and Brighten Your Space with Patterned Tile.

It can be helpful to see products in a mock setting to gain a better visual understanding, so try our Just Imagine Tile and Slab Visualizer to gauge your appeal. When you can, stop by an Arizona Tile store or slab yard to see the products in person, and, if you have questions, please reach out to us!