Up, down, or sideways–any way you look at it, a herringbone pattern elevates your space with its timeless angular design. This enduring pattern has been around for thousands of years, so clearly, it has strong staying power as it has embellished Ancient Roman roads and Egyptian jewelry, historic Italian fabrics, 16th-century French floors, and more. Our favorite application, however, is a herringbone backsplash. From kitchens to bathrooms to home bars and beyond, we’ve rounded up 25 of our favorite herringbone backsplash tile designs using our handmade tile.
All of the tile featured in these designs is made responsibly in the USA (Aromas, California and Spokane, Washington to be precise) from domestically sourced materials. As the first tile company to become a Certified B Corp, we’re dedicated to crafting our products as sustainably as possible, taking care of our employees, and using business as a force for good. When you choose Fireclay, we don’t just match your vision–we match your values, too.
If a herringbone tile catches your eye as you browse through these designs, remember that you can bring home up to five free color samples so you can see what the tile looks like in your own space (and each additional color sample is only $2 in case you can’t decide on just five). With that said, let’s get to the herringbone inspiration!
1. Luxe Herringbone Wine Cellar
Tile: 2x6 Halite | Design: HIR Architecture | Image: Kevin Scott, HIR Architecture
2. Crisp Caspian Sea Bathroom
Tile: 2x8 Caspian Sea | Design: Studio Collab | Image: Brandon Vogts | Installer: Foxden Hospitality
3. Bright Kitchen With White Brick
Brick: White Mountains | Design: Anita Yokota | Image: Sara Ligorria-Tramp
4. Pink Blend Turned Sideways
Tile: 2x8 Mesa, Painted Sky, Adobe, 6x12 Halite | Design: Jen Pinkston | Image: Katie Jameson
5. High-Gloss White Kitchen
Tile: 2x6 Tusk | Design: Cathie Hong Interiors | Image: Christy Quiambao
6. Trimmed Out Focal Point
Tile: 2x8 Flagstone | Design: Chora Studios | Image: Beth Perry
7. A Budget-Friendly Backsplash (Just $12/SqFt!)
Tile: 3x9 Pearl Gloss | Design: Fireclay Tile Design Assistance | Image: Hira Siddiqui
8. Sophisticated French Linen Kitchen
Tile: 2x8 French Linen | Design + Image: Zigzag Studio Design
9. Earthy Brick Arched Bar Niche
Brick: Columbia Plateau | Design: Mark Williams Design Association + Niki Papadopoulos | Image: Emily Followill
10. White Herringbone Nook
Tile: 2x8 White Wash | Design: Delaware River Cabinet Co. | Image: Craig Donaldson | Installer: Delaware River Cabinet Co.
11. Traditional Butler’s Pantry Tile
Tile: 2x6 Mist | Design: HIR A+D | Image: Willie Cole | Installer: Tallman Segerson Builders
12. Modern Classic White Brick Kitchen
Brick: Lewis Range | Image: Oxford Boone | Installer: Lyndsay Siegel
13. Blue Glass Bathroom With Floral Wallpaper
Tile: 2x12 Blue Jay Matte | Design: Ginny Macdonald, Styling by CJ Sandgren | Image: Jessica Bordner, Sara Tramp
14. Traditional Brownstone Grey & White Kitchen
Tile: 2x8 White Wash | Design: Brownstone Boys | Image: Brownstone Boys, Bridget Badore
15. Elevated Moody Contrasting Tile
Tile: 2x8 Tempest | Design: Aimee Lagos | Image: Paul Kirkeby Photography
16. All White Done Right
Tile: 2x6 Daisy | Image: Michele Lee Willson Photography | Installer: Senalee Kapelevich
17. Classic & Contemporary Blue Bathroom
Tile: 2x8 Slate Blue | Design: Banner Day | Image: Vivian Johnson Photography | Installer: Hoopes Winery
18. Herringbone & A Side of Rustic
Tile: 2x6 White Wash | Image: Roehner + Ryan | Installer: The Ranch Mine
19. Rustic Bathroom With Blue-Grey Brick
Brick: San Gabriel | Design: Sara Combs + Rich Combs | Image: Margaret Austin Photography
20. Mandy Moore’s Exquisite White Bathroom
Tile: 2x8 Calcite | Design: Sarah Sherman Samuel, Emily Farnham Architecture | Image: Tessa Neustadt
21. Effortlessly Elegant Grey Kitchen Backsplash
Tile: 2x6 Mist | Design: TRG Home Concepts | Image: Courtney Apple Photography
22. Vertical White Herringbone
Tile: 2x6 White Wash | Image: Marty Crosley
23. Farmhouse Brick Goes Lavender
Brick: Klamath | Design + Image: Emily Starr Alfano
24. Nautical Blue Bathroom Accent
Tile: 2x8 Nautical | Design: Collected Studio | Image: Sen Creative
25. White Kitchen Anchored by Grey Herringbone
Tile: 2x6 Mist
Bring Herringbone Home With Free Design Assistance
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