Image: Gioia Sky, Azure, and Navy Porcelain Wall Tile from Arizona Tile
Image: Gioia Sky, Azure, and Navy Porcelain Wall Tile from Arizona Tile

A tile backsplash is a nice way to add extra pizzaz to your overall kitchen design. It can add color and aesthetic appeal as well as provide additional functionality (protect that wall behind it!). There are options for this space through integrating stone and tile in your design that will add elegance, versatility, and value to your home.

More specifically, a blue tile backsplash or blue stone countertop brings a peaceful aura to the room through their delightful hues. Colors prompt different emotions with blue bringing feelings of calmness and tranquility. Additionally, blue is the most universally adorned color by both men and women so this touch of color in your kitchen will appeal to the senses of everyone.

Blue Tile: Natural and Fabricated

Marble and quartzite are two natural stones that both have color options available that include shades of blue Marble has been cherished through the ages because of its durable qualities and extremely desirable aesthetic attributes. While quartzite may not have the same history, its durability is indisputable while also maintaining stunning appeal. One thing to remember about any natural stone is that no two slabs are created equal. An identical match from slab to slab is not possible because of the natural variation, thus making your blue stone backsplash or stone kitchen countertop truly unique.

Though natural stone has many beneficial qualities, ceramic and porcelain tile can also provide a great design touch in any kitchen. As man-made products, these tiles can be offered in any color variety you are looking for and some tile series are manufactured to be very consistent from piece to piece. An added benefit to both porcelain and ceramic wall tile in your blue-hued kitchen is that they are both incredibly low maintenance. At the end of the day, simply wipe clean with a damp cloth making clean-up a breeze.

You’ll be pleased with the variety available when you start browsing blue tile backsplash options. Gioia is a low-fired porcelain wall tile with bright colors and undiluted texture. Available in sixteen color options, there are several stunning blue shades to inspire your creativity. A bit similar to Gioia with its glossy finish, but created to look like hand-crafted tile, is Flash ceramic tile. In cobalt or light blue, this series provides a strong visual interest that will satisfy your senses.

Blue Décor

One feature about blue that can appeal to many is its versatility and wide-ranging hues. Pairing blue tile with décor throughout your kitchen is fun and easy because of its simple neutrality and ethereal appeal. Regardless of your overall theme, many colors will accentuate your blue kitchen tile.

Image: CS-Sky Blue Honed Lotus Mesh Marble Kitchen Backsplash from Arizona TileImage: CS-Sky Blue Honed Lotus Mesh Marble Kitchen Backsplash from Arizona Tile

If your kitchen backsplash tile and countertop design both include blue, there are many options to create your vision, or you can opt for one or the other being blue with soft color surrounding. In the Completa Series, Sky Blue, and Deep Blue both offer beauty through color but also in pattern options. The stunning blue of Sky Blue will bring the elegance and peacefulness that many would desire in their frequently used kitchen, while Deep Blue has many similar features in a bit darker, more dramatic color hue. Easily pair with décor of pinks, white, black, blues, greys, and more to create a one-of-a-kind design. In addition to the many patterns of both Sky Blue and Deep Blue, are available in larger 4×16 and 12×24 tile options to be used on interior floors and walls, around fireplaces, and on shower walls.

Slabs

A blue backsplash does not have to be tile but could be a marble or quartzite slab. You could continue the same slab from your counter, up your backsplash, and then carry it through to your kitchen island; or, pair a slab countertop with a backsplash of a different color and design. Design options are endless!

Image: Ijen Blue Polished Quartzite Kitchen Backsplash from Arizona Tile
Image: Ijen Blue Polished Quartzite Kitchen Backsplash from Arizona Tile

Ijen Blue is a cool-toned, light blue quartzite stone that has blue and gold vein accents, making for a dramatic appearance. The variation of color and pattern combined with its blue background will make you appreciate what mother nature can do. Try continuing this quartzite from your countertop up your backsplash for a striking focal point.

Another quartzite to love is Blue Tahoe Satin. A striking stone, this slab emulates marble in appearance but quartzite is naturally harder thus making it more durable than marble. With a silver background, this blue-toned slab displays grey veins and various areas of white throughout.

Image: Ijen Blue Satin 3 cm Quartzite Kitchen Countertop from Arizona Tile
Image: Ijen Blue Satin 3 cm Quartzite Kitchen Countertop from Arizona Tile

Looking at some marble slabs, Fantasy Blue Satin is an incredibly hard marble. Given its durability, Fantasy Blue Satin is well-suited for kitchen countertop use. Dispersed across a blue background, you will find streaks of beige and white veins that give a show-stopping appeal that vary from slab to slab.  For a design option, pairing this kitchen countertop slab with a backsplash of a different, neutral color is sure to keep the focus on this beautiful, natural stone

Less blue and mixed with grey, Haisa Blue is a more muted option for incorporating blue into your kitchen. Quite neutral in color makeup, this cool-toned, grey marble would complement your blue-tile kitchen design. Given its softer appearance, Haisa Blue would be a lovely addition to an interior wall, so consider it for your backsplash.

The Aesthetic of Blue

In any home design, you cannot go wrong with incorporating blue. It is a feel-good color that delights the senses of many, whether it’s located in your kitchen, bathroom, living room, or any other space.

Image: Blue Tahoe Quartzite Bookmatched Blue Kitchen Backsplash and Countertop from Arizona Tile
Image: Blue Tahoe Quartzite Bookmatched Blue Kitchen Backsplash and Countertop from Arizona Tile

Peruse our tile and slab options and learn about the products we proudly offer at Arizona Tile. Then stop in at any Arizona Tile store or slab yard to see all the beauty in person and to chat with our knowledgeable staff.

If you can’t make it in to talk with one of our tile experts, we offer a wonderful virtual option, the Just Imagine – Tile Visualizer, where you can select your favorite tile and stone slabs to get a sense of what they’ll look like in your own space. Please never hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment.

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