Pure white tiles work well with the simple, light colored tones of hickory cabinets. White would work with hickory cabinets whether they are dressed up or dressed down. There is a classic perfection about white. This is an investment for a lifetime kitchen.
Beige, cream, light brown and soft shades of peach tiles also work with hickory cabinets. They give a soft. homey feeling to the kitchen and work in kitchens that have more traditional appeal and in rustic yet charming cottages, summer homes and lodges. Lighter color choices also work best in smaller spaces.
In larger spaces with more contemporary yet rustic flare, open up the room with dark tiles in espresso, mahogany and brick red. These darker tones have a more sophisticated air and it also hide stains and dirt much better than light tones.
Get creative and mix it up with a mosaic of several colors. Mix dark tiles with cream and white for a hybrid of contemporary and classic taste or create patterns of stripes and abstract shapes with tiles in peach, white, bronze and gold.