If there’s one feature that seamlessly blends style and function in a kitchen, it’s tiles. Whether applied to walls, floors, or even an island, they add a tactile feature that also serves as a durable surface. And choosing the right tiles is key.
As one of the hardest-working features of your design, where you buy kitchen tiles needs careful consideration to find a style that suits your needs, kitchen, and budget. Whether you’re looking for unique kitchen tiles to create a showstopping kitchen backsplash, something classic and durable for your floors, or a moody, glossy finish for a home bar, these are the places that are worth shopping. And to make it easier, we’ve categorized each retailer into luxury, affordable, and vintage, simplifying your search.
Design-Led and Luxury Kitchen Tiles
Tiles come in all different shapes and sizes, but if you ask designers for their top places to shop, one of these luxury retailers will probably be at the top of their list. They might sit at a higher price point, but the craftsmanship and design-led style of these tiles will instantly elevate your kitchen.
Fireclay Tile
In this kitchen, a mixed-material backsplash featuring marble and Fireclay’s Cardamom Gloss Tiles creates a striking focal point.
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Handmade in California, the Fireclay Tile store is dedicated to all things kitchen tiles. Ceramic, brick, glass, handmade, and mosaic tiles are Fireclay’s main categories, with some beautiful designs to browse. Its handmade tiles feature unique patterns for an eye-catching kitchen feature, whereas the other options come in a wonderful array of colors and high-quality finishes.
The brand is also a favorite among interior designers, including Mollie Ranize, lead interior designer and founder of Dmar Interiors, Rebecca Ward, principal designer and founder of R Ward Design, and Dijana Savic-Jambert, co-founder of Maredi Design, noting the brand’s reliability in offering ‘outstanding and quality products that are durable and timeless,’ as well as its B-Corp status and focus on sustainability.
Ann Sacks
For a vintage feel, choose square glossy tiles for your backsplash, like this design, featuring White Glazed Idris by Ait Manos Field Tiles.
(Image credit: Ann Sacks)
Known for its tile and stone expertise, Ann Sacks is a brand synonymous with kitchen tiles. With a focus on timeless designs and natural materials, this is the place to shop for tiles if your aesthetic aligns with the Ann Sacks ethos. The brand is also known for its designer collaborations, including a range with Kelly Wearstler and two charming collections with Studio McGee.
Zia Tile
Earthy and warm, the Glazed Earth Zellige Tiles from Zia Tile add a more textured finish to the kitchen walls.
(Image credit: Susannah Holmberg Studios/Malissa Mabey Photography)
Specializing in ‘handmade artisanal tile and stone from around the world,’ there’s not much you can’t find at Zia Tile. From zellige and ceramics to marble and mosaics, the range of tiles on offer ensures you can create a timeless, personalized kitchen, whatever your design style. There are also handy installation guides for different tile materials, so you can ensure the installation and finish is seamless.
It’s another brand designers always return to in their projects, including Abbie Naber, owner and principal designer of A.Naber Design and Luis Carmona, owner and interior designer at VERDE Interior Design, hailing Zia Tile as a go-to brand for versatility and tile designs that stand the test of time.
deVOL
Classic and traditional in style, deVOL’s Cream Subway and Border Tiles create the subtle backsplash this kitchen was missing.
(Image credit: deVOL Kitchens)
Renowned for their timeless kitchen designs, deVOL is a huge source of inspiration for anyone wanting to create a classic scheme – but not everyone is aware that the brand sells handmade kitchen tiles that are the same high-quality standard as their cabinetry.
The kitchen tile range is small, but their options are beautiful. From classic white metro and subway tiles to their green glazed tiles and lace market collection, the handmade quality means every tile has a unique appeal. The more colorful options can offer a lovely vintage feel when paired with the right kitchen style, especially with the slight color variation.
Clé Tile
‘I love Clé Tile for kitchen tile, both for floor and wall. Their Belgian reproduction terracotta tiles are so luxurious underfoot – especially when paired with underfloor heating,’ says interior designer Bethany Adams.
(Image credit: Bethany Adams Interiors/JL Jordan Photography)
The entire ethos of Clé Tile focuses on artisanal design and timeless styles – it taps into the idea of buy well, buy once. The range of kitchen tiles is vast, but the brand is renowned for Moroccan zellige tiles, using ancient processes and techniques for an authentic look, and reimagined cement tiles that celebrate color and elegant style. If you love that more irregular finish, you’ll love the kitchen tile range here.
Affordable But Always Stylish Kitchen Tiles
If you’re sprucing up your kitchen on a tighter budget, there are plenty of brands and retailers that offer more affordable designs. And that doesn’t mean compromising on style – there are plenty of timeless, elevated kitchen tiles to give your cooking space enduring appeal.
Wayfair
The layout of your chosen tiles is just as important, as demonstrated here, featuring Roca Tiles’ Tegel Forest Green Subway Tiles.
(Image credit: Wayfair / Roca Tiles)
A one-stop shop for all things home improvement, Wayfair has an expectedly vast range of kitchen tiles. There is a variety of tile makers here, so you can really find the right shapes, colors, and finishes tailored to your kitchen’s design style. There’s something for every budget and aesthetic, from classic white metro tiles to unique mosaic patterns inspired by European designs.
Lowe’s
Available at Lowe’s, the Giorbello Artis Teal Glazed Porcelain Zellige Wall Tiles add a charming pop of color to this modern kitchen.
(Image credit: Lowe’s / Giorbello)
With over 500 kitchen tiles, it’s clear why Lowe’s is a go-to retailer for kitchen improvements, featuring a vast and varied selection. Many of the top results are natural stone-style tiles, including marble-inspired designs and natural porcelain. You won’t find the artisanal or decorative styles of luxury retailers, but there are lots of classic designs that are versatile for floor and wall use. Think marble-look slabs, classic brick-style designs, and tiles featuring a more organic finish for a patinated look.
Bedrosians
‘With their variety of color options and coordinating components like tile liners and matching mosaics, it’s easy to curate your design scheme,’ says Briana Gershenzon, partner and chief of design at Renovation Sells.
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Even though Bedrosians is best known for its premium tiles, it also offers a generous range of more affordable designs, making it a great place for renovations of every budget. The Cloe ceramic tile collection is one of the brand’s most coveted, but you can find ceramic, porcelain, and mosaic kitchen tiles throughout the categories. It’s also family-owned, which always sweetens the deal.
Vintage and Reclaimed Kitchen Tiles
Vintage and reclaimed tiles have become increasingly coveted, bringing an old-world charm to kitchens, even in new renovations. From terracotta floor tiles once lining the floors of a historic house to original Delft tiles that add a daintily decorative motif, there are a few places worth keeping an eye out for.
Etsy
A daintily patterned tile creates a backsplash that feels right at home in a rustic, traditional, or country kitchen.
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Etsy is a treasure trove of homeware finds, including beautiful kitchen tiles. From handmade pieces to vintage and reclaimed designs, you can find some beautifully unique options here. When it comes to vintage, it can be tricky to find enough of one type for a full backsplash, but there are plenty of one-of-a-kind tiles to include in your kitchen design, from vintage zellige to charming coastal scenes.
Online Marketplaces
If you’re struggling to find multiple of the same vintage tile, create a mismatched look with a mixed collection, like in this scheme.
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We’ve all scoured Facebook Marketplace for sofas, dressers, and even old copper pots, but if you get the search terms right, you can find vintage tiles in abundance. Whether someone is renovating and wants to give part of their old design a new lease of life or a specialist antique expert is trying to shift old stock, you’re more likely to find tile sets here.
Reclamation Specialists
A terracotta kitchen floor never goes out of style, and creates the perfect base for a more traditional scheme.
(Image credit: Max Rollitt / Photography: Chris Horwood)
If reclaimed tiles are more your style, it’s time to get acquainted with your local reclamation yards and specialists. This is especially useful for terracotta flooring and encaustic tiles that aren’t readily available in the US – they are more prominent in European countries like Spain and Italy. Make sure you take the time to look at all the reclaimed tiles on offer – just because they are stacked and stored together in the yard doesn’t mean they are necessarily a matching set.
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