Why Backsplash Tile Textures Make the Ultimate Statement in Kennewick Kitchens

In modern kitchen design, the backsplash is the canvas—it’s the place to infuse personality, color, and, most importantly, texture. 

 

Moving beyond flat, glossy subway tiles, incorporating backsplash tile textures adds dimensional depth, reflecting light in complex ways and turning a functional space into a custom feature.

 

As a Locally Owned Family Business serving the Tri-Cities since 2005, Murley's Floor Covering guides homeowners in Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco to design choices that truly elevate their kitchens.

 

The Impact of Tile Texture on Your Home

 

Texture defines the tactile and visual quality of a surface. When applied to a backsplash, it breaks up the flatness of cabinets and countertops, providing visual relief and interest.

 

• Dimensional Look: Textured tile adds physical depth. Even a subtle change, like a slight pillow bevel or a hand-pressed edge, softens the hard lines of a modern kitchen.
• Play with Light: The shadows and highlights created by texture make the tile look different throughout the day. A matte, textured tile might look soft in the morning, while a structured, glossy tile will sparkle under cabinet lighting at night.

 

Popular Backsplash Tile Textures to Consider

 

The options are vast, but here are some of the most sought-after textured styles our experienced and certified installers work with:

 

Zellige (Handmade Look)

 

Zellige-style tiles are deliberately imperfect. They feature uneven surfaces, slightly varied edge thicknesses, and a glossy, translucent glaze.

 

• Aesthetic: Warm, organic, artisanal, and slightly rustic.
• Effect: Creates a beautifully imperfect surface that catches light unevenly, giving the backsplash a lived-in, custom look.

 

3D Geometric/Linear Tiles

 

These tiles have a sculpted, three-dimensional surface that pops off the wall. This includes geometric shapes (like waves, chevrons, or diamonds) that are cast into the tile.

 

• Aesthetic: Modern, dramatic, and sculptural.
• Effect: Creates strong shadows and a highly contemporary focal point, often best used in a single, monochromatic color (like matte white) to let the structure shine.

 

Split-Face Stone/Stacked Stone

 

Though less common for a full kitchen backsplash (often reserved for accent areas or fireplaces), thin stone veneers composed of rough, staggered pieces of slate or quartz provide the most intense texture.

 

• Aesthetic: Rustic, industrial, or lodge-style.
• Effect: Provides a heavily textured, natural relief that contrasts beautifully with smooth, modern cabinets.

 

 

Shop Beautiful 3D Textured Tiles in Kennewick, WA at Murley’s Floor Covering

 

Textured tiles, especially those with irregular edges or 3D forms, are notoriously difficult to install flawlessly. Achieving a clean grout line and ensuring the texture lines up visually requires specialized skill.

 

• Grouting Challenges: Irregular textures demand careful grouting to avoid covering the high points of the relief.
• Murley's Guarantee: Our Lifetime Installation Warranty ensures that your intricate, textured backsplash is installed with the meticulous care and precision required to make the texture a feature, not a flaw.

 

Our customers are our top priority, and we simplify complex design choices. Visit our Kennewick showroom to see how backsplash tile textures can transform your kitchen design.