Ideas for a Tile Backsplash with Blue Quartz Countertops

Subway Tile

• Subway tile is typically white and can provide a stark contrast to your blue quartz countertops. Since subway tile is available in various materials, including glass, ceramic and porcelain, you can match the subway tile to the blue coloring in your countertops. This tile also typically has a polished finish so it will match the sheen of your quartz. Available in the standard 3 inch by 6 inch size, this tile is installed in a staggered brick-like pattern.

Marble Tile

• Quartz has many similarities with marble. Marble is a natural stone while natural quartz crystals make up the majority of the composition of quartz countertops. Marble is also a high-end material, but is more affordable in tile form. Use a 4 inch by 4 inch or a 6 inch by 6 inch size against your blue quartz countertops. A white or beige tumbled marble will contrast nicely or use a hue of polished blue to coordinate with your blue quartz countertops.

Ceramic with Border

• Ceramic tile is available in a variety of earth tone colors. Its beige color and matte finish provide a noticeable contrast to the shiny and bright blue quartz countertops. Use a standard 6-by-6 inch ceramic tile against your blue quartz countertops. You can also lay the ceramic tile diagonally to add more visual interest to it and its contrast to the blue quartz countertops. Add a decorative trim border around the ceramic tiles to help make the backsplash a focal point in your kitchen.

Mosaic

• Add a surprising element next to your quartz countertops with a tile that is not rectangular or square in shape like many tiles. Opt instead for a tile that is in a hexagon shape . Hexagon-shaped tiles are sold in mosaic units for easier installation. Hexagon tiles are often available in white, but you can also use black or blue to coordinate with your blue quartz countertops.
  For a more traditional look, go for a mosaic tile of natural stones, glass tiles or a combination of both. Use 1-inch-square mosaic tiles behind your blue quartz countertops. Choose a blue tile next to a neutral, such as beige or white. You can also opt for tiles in a variety of blue and green hues to complement your blue quartz countertops.

Stacked Tile

• Stacked tile provides a contemporary backdrop for your quartz countertops. Available in both glass tiles and natural tiles, such as slate, this backsplash provides the infusion of several colors. It also includes tiles in various sizes such as 5-by-4-inch, 5-by-2-inch and 5-by-12-inch tiles. You can use a more subdued color palette with colors such as beige, ivory and white or a brighter color scheme with glass tiles of blue and green to coordinate with your blue quartz countertops. This creates a noticeable focal point near your solid blue countertops.