35 Unique Arabesque Tile Backsplash Ideas

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Looking for a catchy tile type to spruce up your kitchen? Take a look at arabesque ones! This classic and vintage-infused tile is unique, it’s both curvy and sharp, and you won’t see it often, so your backsplash will stand out. The arabesque shape allows you to break away from standards like subway tile, while still embracing the look of a regimented, staggered pattern. How to apply arabesque tiles to your kitchen? Let’s see.

What Styles Can Welcome Arabesque Tiles?

A vintage space will look very nice and chic with arabesque tiles that are whimsical and vintage-inspired, too. What about more modern spaces? In a contemporary or minimalist kitchen, too many straight lines can result in visual coldness. Counter square or rectangular elements and streamlined furniture by bringing a lovely pattern with arabesque tiles, too. It provides elegant movement without interrupting the home’s modern edge.

a beautiful vintage dove grey kitchen with glass cabinets, white stone countertops, a vintage greyhood and a wall clad with white arabesque tiles

a beautiful vintage dove grey kitchen with glass cabinets, white stone countertops, a vintage greyhood and a wall clad with white arabesque tiles

a beautiful white farmhouse kitchen with a matching white arabesque tile backsplash and a vintage hood is a lovely space

a beautiful white farmhouse kitchen with a matching white arabesque tile backsplash and a vintage hood is a lovely space

a bold kitchen with neutral shaker style cabinetry, a green arabesque tile backsplash, an orange hood and a green kitchen island with butcheblock countertops

a bold kitchen with neutral shaker style cabinetry, a green arabesque tile backsplash, an orange hood and a green kitchen island with butcheblock countertops

a chic modern white kitchen with shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, a black arabesque tile backsplash and greenery

a chic modern white kitchen with shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, a black arabesque tile backsplash and greenery

a chic white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a graphite grey arabesque tile backsplash for a contrast and elegantly built-in appliances

a chic white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a graphite grey arabesque tile backsplash for a contrast and elegantly built-in appliances

a contemporary light grey kitchen with glass cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash accented with black grout and gold fixtures

a contemporary light grey kitchen with glass cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash accented with black grout and gold fixtures

a contemporary white kitchen with neutral butcherblock countertops, sleek modern appliances, an arabesque tile backsplash and pendant lamps

a contemporary white kitchen with neutral butcherblock countertops, sleek modern appliances, an arabesque tile backsplash and pendant lamps

a contemporary white kitchen with shaker cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a white arabesque tile backsplash, pendant bulbs is chic

a contemporary white kitchen with shaker cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a white arabesque tile backsplash, pendant bulbs is chic

a creamy-colored kitchen with shaker style cabinets, lit up shelves and a large scale arabesque tile backsplash

a creamy-colored kitchen with shaker style cabinets, lit up shelves and a large scale arabesque tile backsplash

a grey and white contemporary kitchen with a grey arabesque tile backsplash, built-in lights and open storage shelves

a grey and white contemporary kitchen with a grey arabesque tile backsplash, built-in lights and open storage shelves

What Colors Of Arabesque Tiles To Choose?

Most homeowners prefer neutral arabesque tiles as they are bold themselves due to the shape and pattern they create but if you want even more eye-catchiness, go for colorful arabesque tiles. You may also make your backsplash look wow with contrasting or even metallic grout.

a modern grey kitchen with shaker cabinets, butherblock countertops, an arabesque tile backsplash and open shelves is chic and cool

a modern grey kitchen with shaker cabinets, butherblock countertops, an arabesque tile backsplash and open shelves is chic and cool

a modern light grey kitchen with shaker cabinets and glass ones, with a white wall clad with white arabesque tiles and white stone countertops

a modern light grey kitchen with shaker cabinets and glass ones, with a white wall clad with white arabesque tiles and white stone countertops

a modern white kitchen with a white stone countertop and a grey arabesque tile backsplash, with stainless steel fixtures

a modern white kitchen with a white stone countertop and a grey arabesque tile backsplash, with stainless steel fixtures

a modern white kitchen with black handles, a large white hood, a white arabesque tile backsplash and a wall is elegant

a modern white kitchen with black handles, a large white hood, a white arabesque tile backsplash and a wall is elegant

a modern white kitchen with black knobs and a blue arabesque tile backsplash plus white grout that accents the tiles

a modern white kitchen with black knobs and a blue arabesque tile backsplash plus white grout that accents the tiles

a modern white kitchen with upper glass cabinets, with a white marble arabesque tile backsplash and built-in appliances is amazing

a modern white kitchen with upper glass cabinets, with a white marble arabesque tile backsplash and built-in appliances is amazing

a neutral modern kitchen with shaker cabinets, a blue and navy arabesque tile backsplash and brass knobs and fixutres is amazing

a neutral modern kitchen with shaker cabinets, a blue and navy arabesque tile backsplash and brass knobs and fixutres is amazing

a pretty and catchy white kitchen with a white arabesque tile backsplash, grey stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and an ornated hood

a pretty and catchy white kitchen with a white arabesque tile backsplash, grey stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and an ornated hood

a refined vintage white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash and a vintage hood plus built-in appliances

a refined vintage white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash and a vintage hood plus built-in appliances

a stylish black and white kitchen, with black countertops and a creative white arabesque tile backsplash is a lovely and chic idea

a stylish black and white kitchen, with black countertops and a creative white arabesque tile backsplash is a lovely and chic idea

How To Pair Arabesque With Other Patterns?

The arabesque pattern carries quite a bit of visual movement, so pair it wisely with simpler and less curvy patterns. Print size matters, too—a small pattern doesn’t compete for attention with a large one, so create definition by pairing small, dainty shapes with large, distinguished ones. Get inspired by the ideas below and create your own arabesque tile backsplash that wows!

a stylish contemporary kitchen done in dove grey, with shaker cabinets, gold handles, a white arabesque tile backsplash and black grout

a stylish contemporary kitchen done in dove grey, with shaker cabinets, gold handles, a white arabesque tile backsplash and black grout

a stylish modern two-tone kitchen with white and navy cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash with white grout for an accent

a stylish modern two-tone kitchen with white and navy cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash with white grout for an accent

a stylish stained kitchen with a white arabesque tile backsplash, a neutral stone countertop, built-in lights and pendant lamps

a stylish stained kitchen with a white arabesque tile backsplash, a neutral stone countertop, built-in lights and pendant lamps

a stylish white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, grey stone countertops, a grey marble arabesque tile backsplash plus cool appliances

a stylish white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, grey stone countertops, a grey marble arabesque tile backsplash plus cool appliances

a vintage and refined white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a grey arabesque tile backsplash, white stone countertops and chromatic appliances

a vintage and refined white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a grey arabesque tile backsplash, white stone countertops and chromatic appliances

a vintage neutral kitchen with shaker cabinets, a grey stone countertop and a neutral arabesque tile backsplash, a large hood

a vintage neutral kitchen with shaker cabinets, a grey stone countertop and a neutral arabesque tile backsplash, a large hood

a vintage white kitchen with shaker cabinets, a grey kitchen island, white stone countertops, black fixtures and appliances and a grey arabesque tile backsplash

a vintage white kitchen with shaker cabinets, a grey kitchen island, white stone countertops, black fixtures and appliances and a grey arabesque tile backsplash

a white farmhouse kitchen with a pale blue kitchen island, a white arabesque tile backsplash and chevron tiles over the cooker is a lovely idea

a white farmhouse kitchen with a pale blue kitchen island, a white arabesque tile backsplash and chevron tiles over the cooker is a lovely idea

a white kitchen with black countertops, a light blue arabesque tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and knobs

a white kitchen with black countertops, a light blue arabesque tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and knobs

a white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, white stone countertops, a colorful arabesque tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

a white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, white stone countertops, a colorful arabesque tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

a white kitchen with stone countertops, a grey arabesque tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances and fixtures

a white kitchen with stone countertops, a grey arabesque tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances and fixtures

a white modern kitchen with shaker cabinets, a white small scale arabesque tile backsplash, black sheer stools and shiny fixtures

a white modern kitchen with shaker cabinets, a white small scale arabesque tile backsplash, black sheer stools and shiny fixtures

an elegant dove grey kitchen with shaker cabinets, gold handles, a white arabesque tile backsplash and gold and chrome touches

an elegant dove grey kitchen with shaker cabinets, gold handles, a white arabesque tile backsplash and gold and chrome touches

an elegant white kitchen with shaker cabinets and gold fixtures, a small scale arabesque tile backsplash and terrazzo countertops is very cool

an elegant white kitchen with shaker cabinets and gold fixtures, a small scale arabesque tile backsplash and terrazzo countertops is very cool