I was talking with a client recently who had just installed white cabinets and was having a really hard time choosing a backsplash tile.

I told her this wasn't overly surprising to me.

Why? 

There are SO many colors go with white cabinets, it can be a challenge to narrow down your options.

To give you some ideas, I pulled together a few kitchen color schemes that show different ways you can pair white cabinets with backsplash tile and countertops:

Kitchen Color Palette #1: Add A Pop Of Color

If you feel like a fully white kitchen might be a little too white for you, consider adding some color with your backsplash!

Because white is so versatile, you could choose nearly any color for the backsplash- But if you love the look of the blue as much as I do, why not do a blue backsplash!

The photos shown are actually of my own kitchen, where I used our subway tile in Sky Blue Crackle. We've since updated our color palette so if you want something similar, you might check out our 3x6" Handmade Subway Tile in either Turquise Crackle or Light Blue Crackle. 

And if you're curious, the countertops shown are Cambria Smithfield (highly recommend, they've held up so well!) and the cabinets are Benjamin Moore Simply White. 

Kitchen Color Palette #2: Neutral Beige Mosaic Backsplash

Products featured in photo above: CABINET: Wedgewood Raised Panel Cabinet in Melted Brie; TILE: Bloom Handmade Tile in Cream Crackle; COUNTERTOP: Silestone in Lusso; WALL COLOR: Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan (Bottom Right)

If blues or greens are too much of a color commitment, consider a neutral beige backsplash. It's a slightly more subtle choice, and is also a great way to warm up a white kitchen.

The tile shown above is our Bloom Handmade Tile in Cream Crackle. We still have some stock of this tile in stock and ready to ship (at least at the time of writing this article!). 

If we don't have enough Bloom in Cream Crackle for your project, you can have it made to order in any color from our palette. You can find all our current warm neutral colors here. 

If you choose a neutral beige backsplash, make sure you pick a slightly warmer white cabinet color like the one above. A true white (like Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace, for example) would look too stark and cold next to the warm beige backsplash color.

 

Products featured in photo above: CABINET: Wedgewood Raised Panel Cabinet in Melted Brie; TILE: 2-Color Cobham in Cream & Wheat; COUNTERTOP: Caesarstone Organic White Quartz; WALL COLOR: Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan (Bottom Right)

Here's another option which is our Two-Color Cobham handmade tile in Cream & Wheat. What's interesting is that the color for the Cream Crackle in the last photo and Cream in this photo is not the glaze color itself - these are both just clear, translucent glazes so the warm beige color is actually the color of the clay underneath.

I digress. Sorry for the tile nerd moment!

Anyway, at the time I'm writing this we only have ONE tile insert left of the Two-Color Cobham shown above. So grab it if you love it!

Kitchen Color Palette #3: Classic White Cabinets with Beige Countertops

Shown Above: Benjamin Moore White Dove Cabinet / Taj Mahal Countertops with field tiles and Pearl Liner Trim / Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (50% Strength) Walls (Upper Right) / Damask Handmade Tile in Glossy True White (Lower RIght) 

Instead of introducing color on the backsplash, you could consider introducing some color with your countertops. 

The photo above shows Taj Mahal quartzite which is a favorite among clients! I can see why - it's beautiful, durable countertop with a lovely subtle pattern.

The only trouble with Taj Mahal is that because it's quartzite (and not quartz which is made in a factory) the colors can vary quite a bit depending on where your slab is mined.

You shouldn't have any trouble if you keep with a nice, slightly warm white for your cabinets and countertops (the cabinet above is Benjamin Moore White Dove).

The trouble comes when you try to match the neutrals in Taj Mahal - depending on the slab, they can range from creamy beige to more of a gray. 

I hope that helps give you some ideas on backsplashes and countertops that would look great with white cabinets (which in my opinion are a very timeless and classic choice!).