30 Whimsy And Catchy Arabesque Tile Backsplashes

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Whether you’re on the hunt for a new backsplash, shower or fireplace tile, consider the arabesque pattern. Its unique and traditional shape is both curvy and sharp, making it universally attractive and excitingly geometric. Arabesque tile winks to ancient times, but fits easily into modern design when you know how to decorate with it. The arabesque shape allows you to break away from standards like subway tile, while still embracing the look of a regimented, staggered pattern. Here are some tips to incorporate this whimsy type of tile into your kitchen.

How To Use Colored Arabesque Tiles?

You can use a colored arabesque tile pattern to develop a room’s character and style. For instance, spicy, bright hues can energize a kitchen, moody, dark hues can add a mysterious feel to a vogue living room, and soft-gray, almond, icy-blue, or sandy neutral tones can expand a bathroom’s relaxing atmosphere.

a beautiful vintahe dove grey kitchen with glass cabinets, white stone countertops, a vintage greyhood and a wall clad with white arabesque tiles

a beautiful vintahe dove grey kitchen with glass cabinets, white stone countertops, a vintage greyhood and a wall clad with white arabesque tiles

a beautiful white farmhouse kitchen with a matching white arabesque tile backsplash and a vintage hood is a lovely space

a beautiful white farmhouse kitchen with a matching white arabesque tile backsplash and a vintage hood is a lovely space

a beautiful white kitchen with glass and usual cabinets, white marble countertops, arabesque tiles accented with silver grout is wow

a beautiful white kitchen with glass and usual cabinets, white marble countertops, arabesque tiles accented with silver grout is wow

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a chic vintage kitchen with white shaker cabients, a copper hood, white countertops and a blue arabesque and subway tiles on the backsplash

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a chic white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a graphite grey arabesque tile backsplash for a contrast and elegantly built-in appliances

a contemporary light grey kitchen with glass cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash accented with black grout and gold fixtures

a contemporary light grey kitchen with glass cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash accented with black grout and gold fixtures

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a contemporary white kitchen with shaker cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a white arabesque tile backsplash, pendant bulbs is chic

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a grey and white contemporary kitchen with a grey arabesque tile backsplash, built-in lights and open storage shelves

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a modern light grey kitchen with shaker cabinets and glass ones, with a white wall clad with white arabesque tiles and white stone countertops

a modern white kitchen with black handles, a large white hood, a white arabesque tile backsplash and a wall is elegant

a modern white kitchen with black handles, a large white hood, a white arabesque tile backsplash and a wall is elegant

How To Pair Arabesque With Other Patterns?

The arabesque pattern carries quite a bit of visual movement, so pair it wisely with simpler and less curvy patterns. Print size matters, too—a small pattern doesn’t compete for attention with a large one, so create definition by pairing small, dainty shapes with large, distinguished ones.

a modern white kitchen with black knobs and a blue arabesque tile backsplash plus white grout that accents the tiles

a modern white kitchen with black knobs and a blue arabesque tile backsplash plus white grout that accents the tiles

a stylish black and white kitchen with a creative backplsash

a stylish black and white kitchen with a creative backplsash

a modern white kitchen with upper glass cabinets, with a white marble arabesque tile backsplash and built-in appliances is amazing

a modern white kitchen with upper glass cabinets, with a white marble arabesque tile backsplash and built-in appliances is amazing

a refined vintage white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash and a vintage hood plus built-in appliances

a refined vintage white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash and a vintage hood plus built-in appliances

a shiny and polished black kitchen with white arabesque tile backsplash is a very elegant and chic idea to make a statement

a shiny and polished black kitchen with white arabesque tile backsplash is a very elegant and chic idea to make a statement

a stylish contemporary kitchen done in dove grey, with shaker cabients, gold handles, a white arabesque tile backsplash and black grout

a stylish contemporary kitchen done in dove grey, with shaker cabients, gold handles, a white arabesque tile backsplash and black grout

a stylish modern two-tone kitchen with white and navy cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash with white grout for an accent

a stylish modern two-tone kitchen with white and navy cabinets, a white arabesque tile backsplash with white grout for an accent

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a stylish white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, grey stone countertops, a grey marble arabesque tile backsplash plus cool appliances

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a vintage and refined white kitchen with shaker style cabinets, a grey arabesque tile backsplash, white stone countertops and chromatic appliances

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a vintage grey kitchen with shaker style cabinets, black knobs and handles, a white arabesque tile backsplash with grey grout and white stone countertops

How To Integrate Arabesque Tiles Into Contemporary Spaces?

In a contemporary or minimalist kitchen, too many straight lines can result in visual coldness. Counter square or rectangular elements and streamlined furniture by bringing a warm, curvy element or two into play.  Shapely arabesque tile offers a soft touch for balance in such designs and it provides elegant movement without interrupting the home’s modern edge.

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a vintage white kitchen with open shelves, a white arabesque tile backsplash, neutral stone countertops and silver fixtures is very refined

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a vintage white kitchen with shaker cabinets, a grey kitchen island, white stone countertops, black fixtures and appliances and a grey arabesque tile backsplash

a vintage white kitchen with shaker cabinets, a large vintage hood, a white marble arabesque tile backsplash and cool appliances

a vintage white kitchen with shaker cabinets, a large vintage hood, a white marble arabesque tile backsplash and cool appliances

a white farmhouse kitchen with a pale blue kitchen island, a white arabesque tile backsplash and chevron tiles over the cooker is a lovely idea

a white farmhouse kitchen with a pale blue kitchen island, a white arabesque tile backsplash and chevron tiles over the cooker is a lovely idea

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a white kitchen paired up with a white small scale arabesque tile backsplash, white stone countertops and polished fixtures and appliances

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a white modern kitchen with shaker cabinets, a white small scale arabesque tile backsplash, black sheer stools and shiny fixtures

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a white retro kitchen with shaker and glass cabinets, a statement black cooker and a hood, a white arabesque tile backsplash and grey stone countertops

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a white vintage kitchen with shaker style cabinets, baskets instead of drawers, a white arabesque tile backsplash and vintage fixtures

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an elegant dove grey kitchen with shaker cabinets, gold handles, a white arabesque tile backsplash and gold and chrome touches

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an elegant white kitchen with shaker cabinets and gold fixtures, a small scale arabesque tile backsplash and terrazzo countertops is very cool