Elevate Your Space with Tile Around the Kitchen Window

The idyllic view from your kitchen window is part of the American dream, and by framing that view with tile your kitchen can become just as enchanting as the scene beyond. There’s something timeless and endlessly charming about tile around the kitchen window; this design detail can make a monumental difference, instantly elevating your space and adding height to your kitchen.

Whether your window showcases an urban cityscape, rolling hills, your cozy neighborhood or something else, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite tile design inspiration around the kitchen window to maximize your backsplash and add a touch of sophistication to your space.

FAQs: Your Burning Questions Answered

Before we dive into the world of kitchen window tile design, we’re answering some common questions.

Should you tile above the kitchen window?

Absolutely! Tiling above your kitchen window visually extends your backsplash, creating a cohesive look that ties your design together and makes your space appear taller.

Can you tile around a window without trim?

You don’t need window casing trim if you tile around the window. Using tile trim, like glazed edge or bullnose, allows you to create a sleek and modern look that eliminates the need for additional materials.

Should you tile a window sill?

Tiling the window sill can add a polished and cohesive finish to your design. It’s a great way to integrate your window seamlessly into the overall aesthetic of your kitchen.

Talk about a soothing space. Interior designer Caitlin Flemming added cozy and classic charm to this San Francisco kitchen with fresh white square tiles in a timeless offset pattern framing the picturesque kitchen window and complementing muted sage green cabinets.

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This kitchen takes “reach for the stars” to a whole new level, as our handmade Mini Star & Cross Tile stretches from the counter up and around the large window in a terracotta hue with playful pops of matte black sprinkled in for an eclectic and unforgettable look.

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If you love a farmhouse kitchen look, our Glazed Thin Brick will be right up your alley. We love how deliciously dreamy grey-green Elk looks as counter-to-ceiling backsplash tile surrounding Emily Starr Alfano’s kitchen window and continuing around the range hood.

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Use our artisan Handpainted Tile for your kitchen backsplash and you’re likely to find yourself staring at the intricate patterns and colors more than the view out the window that the tile is framing.

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There’s a lot to love about this modern farmhouse kitchen but the breathtaking backsplash might steal the show as Kite Tile in luminous White Wash adds elegant counter-to-ceiling detail around the swoon-worthy kitchen window.

Please note, Kite has been discontinued. See more of our unique shapes here or chat with our tile experts to find the best match for your project.

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Stacked 1x4 Mosaic Tile in leafy green Kelp accentuates this home’s vintage vibes with a palette of “park just after the rain.” The sheeted tile adds extra texture and dimension to this deep-set kitchen window.

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No casing trim, no problem. This colorful midcentury kitchen comes together with a geometric backsplash of Hexite Tile in sunny Tuolumne Meadows and matching 6x12 Tile cladding the window casing for a sleek design that doesn’t miss a beat.

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This modern kitchen gets a moody boost from the backsplash of dark blue-green Flagstone in a vertically stacked pattern, while the matte finish and tonal grout infuse an elevated feel throughout the open space and around the wood-trimmed window.

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Herringbone patterns bring a sense of movement and artistry to your kitchen design. This classic look gets a rustic refresh with our Glazed Thin Brick, as the pattern seamlessly flows around the window radiating a soft blue-purple hue.

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In this beautifully neutral kitchen, Contemporary and Craftsman touches are in perfect harmony thanks to the Glass Tile backsplash hung around a handsome window molding. Our Egret Matte color features an understated white surface that casts a subtle glow throughout the space.

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If you lean toward neutral colors but want a bit of an edge in your kitchen, our handmade specialty shapes are the way to go. The Mini Star & Cross backsplash in this kitchen illustrates why it's consistently a bestseller, adding endless interest framed by tonal grout across the backsplash and above the window.

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Here’s a trick to make your backsplash sparkle like ocean water in the sunlight around your window: try sprinkling a random pattern of glossy green tile into a slightly different shade of matte green tile like this contemporary space.

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Same concept, different colors and sizes. We love this tri-blend of glossy and matte white square tiles providing an almost pixelated effect around the window of this kitchen. This look is subtle enough that you might not catch it at first glance, but look closer and you’ll find an abundance of detail.

Draw the eye from the floor to the ceiling by incorporating two (or more!) patterns in your kitchen. We love how this space features a Brick herringbone floor in umber Columbia Plateau playfully contrasting with the deep blue Mini Star & Cross backsplash that stretches above the window.

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Neutral fish scale tile and a rustic wood casing create an inviting and cozy space for food blogger Caitlin Shoemaker to inspire her culinary creations. We love how the Ogee Drop tile peeks through her open shelves, but another perk to tiling around the kitchen window is that there’s more space to admire your beautiful tiles unobstructed by shelving, utensils or appliances.

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