22 Perfect Kitchen Tile Ideas for Country Homes

A lovely country kitchen vignette with fresh shades of green. If you're going to cover half your kitchen with tiles, Kit Kat tiles are a great choice. Too much can be overwhelming. And these soft moss greens are Country life The artisanal tile is the perfect base for the warm cream and brass accents. We also love the painted cows.

Pictured: Home Base Country Living Artisan Moss Green Ceramic Wall Tile

Walk-in pantries are making a comeback in modern country kitchens, where tile can be used to great effect: a simple white tile can provide a backdrop for a variety of enamelware, jars and tins, and if your pantry is in a dark corner, a glossy glaze can help reflect light.

Photo: Original style papyrus brick tiles

This charming farmhouse splashback showcases the key characteristics of Delft tile – its familiar blue and white colour scheme and gentle depiction of country living – perfectly paired with cream AGA and beautiful shaker cabinetry.

Pictured: Dyrham Dairy ceramic tiles by Hyperion Tiles

Yellow might be the most underrated tile colour, as you can see in this amazing Little Green kitchen The matte finish is also fantastic, with a chalky finish that really lets the bright yellow shade pop.

Photo: Sunlit tiles from Little Green

It's a clever design choice and one that's easy to recreate. The soft sage green of the densely patterned tile pairs perfectly with the painted cabinetry, and on a larger scale it feels wonderfully bright and fresh. The dark metallic hardware is also a key detail that keeps the scheme from becoming too pastel.

Pictured: Original style Manoir Messel tiles

If you've dedicated a corner of your kitchen to storing muddy boots and coats, a patterned or colourful tile installation can enhance the functional space. Keep surfaces practical and easy to wipe clean and choose an eye-catching floor tile, like our beautiful peony tile. Country life Home based collection.

Pictured: Homebase Country Living Starry Sky Peony Blush Wall & Floor Tile

Tiles are of course great as a natural splashback around your hob or sink, but this stunning green kitchen goes a step further by tiling the entire recess.

Photo: Farrow & Ball Buncher painted wall

Petra Palumbo's hand-decorated Delft tiles are some of the finest and most creative pieces of tile available. While classic Delft patterns are quaint and traditional, Petra's tiles are full of artful depictions of disco balls, ice cream cones, dirty martinis, and more.

Photo: Delft tile selection by Petra Palumbo

Country kitchens tend to favour a cluttered feel and a charming mismatch of furniture and accessories. Reflect this in your kitchen tiles by opting for a random pattern – we love this collection from Original Style which creates a tapestry effect.

Photo: Original Style Blue Tapestry Collection

Country kitchens eschew anything too shiny or gleaming in favour of matte or textured surfaces, soft furnishings and chalky finishes – this stunning kitchen is a charming example of balanced glossy white tiles with generous use of antique brass.

Photo: Holkham Waffle Oven Gloves and Tea Towels by Tori Murphy

Here are some charming examples of how tile can be used to create creative patterns. Checkerboard, along with scalloped accessories, ruffles and candy cane stripes, are part of a resurgence of sweet vintage details in the home that feel playful and nostalgic in equal measure. A tiled feature wall is a great alternative to paint or wallpaper in demanding areas like the kitchen.

Photo: Nina Campbell Rivage Indigo and Nina Campbell Rivage Ivory, both at Fired Earth

A high traffic, high volume area that is often overlooked and under loved, this utility room uses a stunning tiled floor and eye-catching rug combination to great effect.

Photo: Quinta Marron Tile for Bert & May

Perfect for artists and beginner DIYers, these tiles are hand painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, require no sanding or priming, and can be applied to wood, metal, laminate, concrete, and more. An affordable way to update your tile without replacing it.

Photo: Kitchen tiles painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Painted tiles aren't the only thing that can add visual interest to your kitchen: textured tiles can be very effective at adding depth and capturing natural light in a striking way.

Photo: House of Hackney tile collection

Country kitchens tend to have a slightly worn, rustic feel, and new tiles can help achieve this look. Choose tiles with handcrafted elements, such as textured edges, a wavy surface or an encaustic effect that creates a chalky matt finish.

Pictured: Homebase Country Living Starry Skies White Light Floor & Wall Tile