Green Kitchen Tile Ideas – 10 ways to bring the outside in
The colour of nature, green is refreshing, calming and balanced. Our eyes can detect more shades of green than any other colour and its versatility means it’s one of the most popular interior colours.
Whether you favour luxurious emerald green or prefer more muted olive and sage tones, one thing’s for sure, adding a pop of green to your kitchen is guaranteed to make it look incredible.
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What colours go well with green?
Because most kitchen cabinets are white, grey, black, blue or cream, you’ll easily be able to find a green tile to complement them. If you’ve got natural wooden cabinets, green tiles are one of the most striking partners.
Pink and green are also a fantastic combination. Pair green tiles with pink walls or even pink kitchen cabinets, many kitchen companies now offer pink ranges.
As green is so versatile, it will look good with all neutrals, more vibrant shades like orange, yellow, purple and red, as well as other shades of green.
Glorious green kitchen tile ideas
With a huge range of shades from the deepest forest green to vibrant mint, you won’t struggle to find green tiles for your kitchen. Read on to discover our pick of the freshest green kitchen tile ideas:
Zellige style tiles
Tiles with imperfect texture and variations in colour are ideal for adding depth and interest to your kitchen walls. Influenced by handmade Moroccan tiles, these beautiful tiles look best when laid as close together as possible.
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Olive green tiles
Muted olive green tones will go with almost any kitchen colour but we think they look especially striking next to warm wooden kitchen units.
Metro or subway tiles are one of the most popular tile styles. Their shape and size make fitting easy, and they can be arranged in several different designs. This vertical stack layout is a perfect choice for a minimal, modern kitchen.
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Recommended Tile: Brick Olive
Mint green
If you prefer a more vibrant, fresher shade of green, give cool mint a go. It’ll work beautifully next to cream and white cabinets, keeping the kitchen feeling bright and airy.
If you pick a rectangular metro-style tile, you’ll have the most choice in terms of shades, but as green is increasingly popular, tile manufacturers are upping their game, producing a range of mosaic, geometric and patterned green tiles.
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Recommended Tile: Brick Mint
Blue-green embossed tiles
As green sits between yellow and blue on the colour spectrum, shades of green will naturally veer towards these hues. Greens like emerald, forest and teal are closer to blue, whereas olive and sage contain more yellow.
Embossed tiles will draw attention wherever they are placed and are guaranteed to make a lasting impression in your kitchen area.
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Emerald green tiles
One of the most luxurious shades of green, emerald radiates opulence. Emerald green tiles will sit happily next to light and dark cabinets.
Have fun with different tile layouts, if you’ve chosen rectangular subway tiles, you can opt for a range of layouts from a modern vertical stack to more traditional brick bond or herringbone arrangements.
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Recommended Tiles: Emilia Avacado
Several shades of green splashback
There’s much to be said for solid colour tiled walls, but if you’re opting for green tiles, it’s worth exploring ranges that incorporate multiple shades. Tiles in varying shades of green can make a powerful impact in a kitchen. Add unusually shaped tiles into the mix and you’ll have a splashback that stands out from the rest.
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Use this tile: Coral Wave Moss
Soft sage herringbone tiles
If you love green, but prefer something a little more understated, sage is a pretty failsafe option. Muted sage will go with all other colours, working especially well with other neutrals and pink.
If you’re tiling a splashback, your tiles don’t have to end in a straight line. Herringbone patterns can be finished with a whole tile, creating an interesting feature. You can also finish hexagonal and fish scale tiles in the same way.
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Green patterned tiles
Green tiles don’t have to be plain. Patterned tiles are perfect for creating areas of interest and can be kept to a smaller area, like a splashback, or used to tile a larger space.
Patterned tiles will make a room look busier so may not suit if you’re after a minimal look, however, if you’re looking to add character to your kitchen or to refresh a tired room, it’s worth exploring this attractive option.
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Lily pad tile splashback
If you’re looking to make a statement with your kitchen tiles, you’ll love these feature porcelain tiles. These eye-catching hexagonal tiles can be laid in multiple ways and look as good on the floor as they do on the walls.
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Recreate this look: Ava Aqua Decor
Victorian floor tiles
If you want to add a hint of green to your kitchen tiling scheme, you can do so with classic Victorian-style tiles. Go for a traditional pattern or design your own. Traditional Victorian tiles are usually black, red, blue, green and white, but you can buy more modern tiles in a range of vibrant colours.
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Top tips for tiling a kitchen with green tiles
- Multiple shades of green look incredible together, you can also combine green with black or white and other neutral-coloured tiles.
- Green will look great with most colours but we do advise getting hold of some tile samples to make sure you’re happy before settling on the final tiles.
- You can create a completely different look depending on the shade of green that you choose. Bright, light greens will look fresh and crisp, whereas deeper shades will have a more dramatic impact.
- If you’re worried that green will be too bold, opt for softer shades and keep the rest of the decor neutral.
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Atlas Ceramics has an impressive range of green wall tiles to help you achieve a similar look in your kitchen or utility area. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice.