27 Beautiful Blue Backsplash Kitchen Ideas

Looking for a kitchen backsplash that will stand out and stand the test of time? Blue tile is the ideal choice–with numerous shades and shapes available, you’re sure to find a blue tile backsplash that’s perfect for your design style and looks right at home in your kitchen.

If “numerous shades and shapes” sounds intimidating don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From color samples to design packages, Fireclay is here to help every step of the way. We’ve even curated our favorite bestselling blue glazes, so you can preview your new backsplash in the comfort of your home.

Looking for a different shade? We’ve got over 100 hand-mixed glazes to choose from. Plus, our recycled clay body is stronger than the average porcelain tile, making Fireclay Tile an always enduring and perenially beautiful choice for backsplashes.

We’ve rounded up 27 of our favorite kitchens with a blue tile backsplash to spark your inspiration. Bonus: if you fall in love with one of these looks, our tile experts can help replicate these backsplashes in your kitchen with our free (yep, free!) design assistance.

Keep scrolling to get inspired!

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1. Dive Into Deep Blue

A bold backsplash leaves a lasting impression, especially in an otherwise neutral kitchen. We love how the beautiful simplicity of vertical straight-set tile lets the mesmerizing blue glaze shine in this airy kitchen.

2. Coordinate Your Cabinetry

What’s better than a blue backsplash? A blue kitchen! This stunning space uses specialty-shaped blue tile and cabinets in two shades of blue to create a beautiful heart of the home.

3. Trim It Off

Sometimes less is more impactful, as the geometric blue backsplash in this kitchen demonstrates. The watery blue tile is trimmed with a stunning combination of 1x6 Flat Liner and wood halfway up the wall to perfectly balance out the vaulted ceiling.

4. A Scalloped Dream

Another example of trim being used to exercise stunning restraint, these scalloped wall tiles add a sweet dose of whimsy to this well-appointed kitchen. We love how the understated matte finish of the blue glaze complements the soft tones and rounded features in this space.

5. Flower Power

Make your kitchen reflect your unique design perspective, like this new traditional space in which Handpainted Tile in a custom blue and white motif provides a perennial take on florals.

6. Consider Brick

Handmade floor and wall tile add just the right amount of industrial style to this kitchen. Turquoise Brick displays stunning color variation along the backsplash, strikingly coordinating with the rustic hexagon floor tiles.

7. Gorgeously Geometric

Deep cerulean blue tile outlined in bright white grout offers up geometric eye candy in this modern kitchen.

8. Keep It Classic

White subway tile is timeless–and for good reason–so this kitchen builds on the classic a bit with blue subway tile that exudes cool coastal vibes against the white cabinets.

Love subway tile? Check out these 11 ways to design a subway tile backsplash.

9. Dial Up The Drama

Navy blue tile is a sophisticated way to add drama to your kitchen that’s a bit more approachable than black. This charming kitchen makes the blue backsplash even more special by letting the hexagon pattern shine with an uncut natural finish at the top.

10. Think Outside the Box

Explore our specialty shapes for a unique spin on a blue backsplash. Our handmade Kite Tile adds a bright pop and major visual interest, especially with a contrasting grout color, in this modern kitchenette.

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.

11. Powdery Blue On Point

Modern meets industrial in this kitchen area, where a floor of cement, tile in powdery blue diamonds, and sleek cabinetry work together to create one cohesive space.

12. Get The H-Factor

Make an unforgettable interior design statement with interlocking H-shaped tile in an elegant indigo hue and a sumptuous matte finish. The coordinating kitchen island further enhances the upscale aesthetic.

13. Modern Honeycomb

The color variation of the green-blue glaze on this hexagon tile creates a cool-hued honeycomb effect right at home in this modern kitchen.

14. Go For A Glassy Glow

Blue glass tile adds a cool-toned modern vibe and casts a subtle glow in the kitchen. Impervious to water, a glass tile backsplash is also a great choice for bathroom vanities or even wetter areas like swimming pools.

15. Go Tropical

A backsplash of bold vertically stacked tile celebrates the spirit of the Delish Kitchen Studio's mixology space, while the bold blue glaze radiates vibrant energy throughout the room.

16. Don’t Shy Away From Shape

A backsplash column of the sinuous Paseo Tile draws your eye as soon as you step into this cottage kitchen. We love how the pattern is laser-focused in one area, showing how sometimes a smaller footprint can have a larger impact.

17. Pair With Bright Appliances

An icy blue backsplash might not have been the first tile choice you’d think to pair with bright orange appliances, but this midcentury kitchen shows how stunning the unexpected combination really is.

18. Pick Picket

Picket Tile is our most popular specialty shape, and this timeless kitchen demonstrates why. The cool blue lattice-like backsplash adds eye-catching visual interest among the white cabinets and neutral countertop.

19. Create A Focal Point

Create a fantastic focal point above the stove with specialty-shaped blue tile, like this Slate Blue Mini Star & Cross, framed in by matching trim pieces.

20. Show Off Color Variation

If you love the look of a glaze’s wide-ranging color variation, why not show it off? This eclectic kitchen plays up Tiki Blue glaze’s handmade variation with a parquet pattern backsplash.

21. Make It Midcentury Modern

A backsplash of Small Diamond Tile in deep blue Azul glaze speaks to Midcentury Modern’s simple forms and clean lines and is perfectly paired with minimalist white cabinets and walnut accents to enhance the Mid-Mod vibes.

Want to see more Midcentury kitchens? Check out this blog post.

22. Create a Custom Look

Play with shades and patterns when you customize our artisan Handpainted Tile with a combination of blues and complementary colors. The result will be a one-of-a-kind design that you'll proudly display for years to come.

23. Reach For The Stars

A saturated blue tile backsplash of our beloved Star & Cross shapes gives this cottage kitchen no shortage of visual interest with bold tones and pattern play galore.

24. Make A Splash

This contemporary kitchen benefits from a wall of Wave Tile with a rippling blue glaze that draws the eye side to side like rolling waves in the sea.

25. Six-Sided Sophistication

Keep it classic with always-on-trend Hexagon Tile in a timeless Navy Blue glaze (and keep the classics going by pairing it with white cabinets). Don’t miss the level of detail in this install, with the tiled window casing of Hexagon Tile and 1x6 Flat Liner Trim.

26. Try A Gradient

Pack a big design punch even in a small space with am ombre tile installation. Cleverly separated by open shelving, the backsplash tile gets lighter (and smaller!) the higher it goes thanks to a gradient install of Glass Tile.

27. Add Another Shade of Blue

Don’t be afraid to use different shades of your favorite color! This kitchen features a bright green-blue backsplash of Small Diamond Tile in a fun Escher pattern and navy blue paint inside the island for a playful, eclectic effect.