Whether it's subway or Moroccan, kitchen tile is nothing new. Usually seen applied as a backsplash, or perhaps as a countertop, these three examples prove that having both creates an unfussy, streamlined look. More

I have a total thing for Moroccan-inspired tiles. I dream about covering my bathroom floors with them one day, but I may have to make plans to outfit my kitchen now, too.

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We normally see penny tile in the bathroom; it's much less common in the kitchen. But how fun and playful are these little round tiles? Spread on a wall, we think they make a space look bigger—and they're a nice, still-classic alternative to the ubiquitous subway tile. More

The patterns, color, and matte sheen of encaustic tiles have always drawn us to this traditional material for the kitchen. So it's no wonder we stopped to look in awe when we spotted this use of encaustic tiles in one contemporary kitchen: More

We know and love the old classic of black grout with white tile. But what about the reverse? Turns out, black tile with white grout can look a lot better than we ever expected: More

Kitchen renovations increase the value of your home, no matter where you live. When you sit down at the drawing board it's easy to want to make drastic changes that feel opposite from what you are currently living with. This space makes modern updates that still allow it to stay light and bright, but add a touch of warmth as well. More

Basic subway tile is such a ubiquitous, affordable material for use in the kitchen. But what happens when you dress it up in marble? Here's a look: More

When Tess and Jess Carter set out to renovate their kitchen they had big plans and lots of details to accomplish. Their work feels flawless and accents the space in such a way that it feels extra comfortable and practical with little bits of personal flare here and there. Want to see what it looks like now? More

Our regular contributor on all things kitchen design, Regina Yunghans, is away for a couple weeks. She just had a beautiful baby boy! So we've invited a few friends to share some inspiration from beautiful kitchens. First up is Susan Serra, a professional kitchen designer and blogger. Here's her account of a recent trip to Spain, with lots of photos too!

I love modern design and I know so much of The Kitchn community does too. What I REALLY love (and I'm sure I'm not alone) is the mix of old and new, clean and textured, cool and warm, those sort of eclectic combinations. More

From the portfolio of interior designer Tom Scheerer, we love these beach house kitchen backsplashes inspired by traditional Cuban cement tiles: More