Ceramic Tile Design Ideas — Spanish Tile

Handmade Elitra ceramic field tiles give this backsplash a beautiful, rustic finish. Our old mission style California Santa Rosa 4"x4" decorative tiles are the perfect complement to the Elitra Coral 4"x4" field tiles. The tonal variations and hand-cut edges of the Elitra field tiles create a unique look that simply cannot be achieved with manufactured tiles. The wonderful texture of the California tiles adds visual depth and interest to this gorgeous kitchen backsplash.

For this kitchen backsplash, the homeowners chose six-inch tiles from our Teruel series of hand-painted ceramic Spanish tiles. Set on the diagonal, or on point, Teruel's effect is quite dramatic here. You can really see the difference in visual impact when you compare this installation with another 6"x6" Spanish tile installation using the same pattern. In this case, the hand-painted pattern and colors of Teruel blend in well with the homeowners granite countertops. Natural stone and hand-painted tile tend to pair well because each possesses inherit color tone variations. Using decorative tiles for a backsplash creates a dramatic, appealing look....

Patterned deco tiles, such as our Crackle Caceres, create a beautiful pattern when used in more than one row. Using a trim piece along the edges, such as a domed liner or rope, makes the pattern stand out, while adding depth and definition to the space.

Various California deco ceramic tiles are used here with our Celtic Botticino field and trim tiles. Create an appealing look reminiscent of old Spanish missions by using several designs from our California line and placing them with a textured field tile, such as our Celtic Botticino 4"x4" and Cornice.