Using decorative tile as an accent behind the stove is a popular way to introduce pattern and color in your kitchen.

Shown Above: Bloom Handmade Tile with Subway Tile, all in Deep Blue Crackle (discontinued color) | Closest current color: Dark Blue Crackle

I can absolutely see why people love designing their backsplash this way - it's perfect for folks who want to use a little bit of pattern but not too much, and it's also a great way to create a strong focal point above your oven range.

There are so many fun ways to use decorative tile over your stove, though, that it can lead to a bit of analysis paralysis:

What color do you pick? 

Should the decorative tile be the same color as the rest of the backsplash? 

How do you tie it in with your cabinets and countertops?

Not to worry! Today I'm breaking down the most common ways I see clients use decorative tile over the stove, and how to know which one would work best for you. So without further ado, let's get started!

1. Entire Backsplash In The Same Color

Shown Above: Bloom Handmade Tile with Subway Tile, all in Sky Blue Crackle (discontinued color) | Closest current color: Light Blue Crackle

USE THIS OPTION IF: You want to make your kitchen feel larger. 

By doing the decorative tile and the field/subway tile in the same color you create one, continuous block of color which makes your space feel bigger.

2. Decorative Tile In An Accent Color

Shown Above: Cobham Handmade Tile in Latte (retired color) | Closest current color: Greige

USE THIS OPTION IF: You want to create a strong focal point in your kitchen. 

Ovens are often the natural focal point anyway, and you can emphasize this by using decorative tile in a different color over the stove than the rest of the backsplash. 

So which accent color do you pick for the decorative tile? I recommend choosing a color that matches either the cabinets, countertops, or other prominent kitchen finish. In the photo above, you can see they chose the glaze color of the tile to coordinate with the warm wood tones from the oven hood.

3. Decorative Tile in Multiple Colors

Shown Above: Hiser Handmade Tile in Glossy White (similar color here) | Subway and Hiser accent tiles in Sky Blue Crackle (similar color here)

USE THIS OPTION IF: You want something a little bit different! 

Using multiple colors in your decorative tile can also be a great choice if you have several different colors in your kitchen and you feel like you need a place to tie them together.

So how about you? What do you think about using decorative tile over the stove? 

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