Mysest56 
September 27, 2022
I am working with a client this month that strongly dislikes subway tiles. That’s a new one for me personally. Subway tiles tend to be my fallback, particularly on budget-conscious projects. However, this project has pushed me to think beyond the box and find out what else is out there that would work. I’ve included various styles, both traditional and contemporary, for both high- and low-end budgets. There’s something for everyone. — Stephanie from SabbeSpot
ANN SACKS
Beau Monde Glass, Blossom, Aquamarine
Ann Sacks is basically the Louis Vuitton of tile (though some of it is actually not that expensive). This collection is wonderful. It would be just like a bit of artwork on your kitchen wall. Fantastic lighting are a must!
Amazon
Carrara Venato Marble 1×3 Stacked Mosaic Tile – $11.15
The variation in this stone is subtle and gorgeous. The aligned grout joints have a much more contemporary feel than an ashlar pattern.
Amazon
Ivory Travertine Tumbled Herringbone Mosaic Tile – $4.99
I enjoy this tumbled stone product. The stones have a very traditional look, but the herringbone pattern gives it a little more design value.
Contemporary Kitchen Tile
This product is excellent for adding texture, something that I believe is frequently overlooked as a design component. The scale allows it to work in super-small spaces.
Amazon
White Carrara Hexagon Marble Honed Mosaic Tiles – $9.85
Carrara is classy and timeless. The hexagon shape provides this a far more modern/edgy look.
Contemporary Kitchen Tile
Modern tiles white can go in more transitional spaces — I think so. This reminds me of a cable-knit throw.
ANN SACKS
Beau Monde Glass, Grace 2, Peridot
Again, Ann Sacks, you amaze me. The products are true pieces of artwork. Can you envision an all-white kitchen having good under-cabinet lighting illuminating this gorgeousness?
Mosaic Tile Direct
Gold Yellow Tumbled Mesh-Mounted Herringbone Pattern Travertine Mosaic Tiles – $19.99
I really enjoy the blue and green hues of this tumbled stone. The herringbone also adds a wonderful design element.
Amazon
Carrara White Italian Marble Herringbone Honed Mosaic Tile – $9.99
This Carrara herringbone might easily work in a conventional or contemporary space.
ANN SACKS
Beau Monde Stone, Rococo Loco
This routine has a larger repeat, and it reminds me of a quilt. You are able to send in a design of your project with measurements, and the company lets you know the very best method to incorporate the pattern. 1 day …
ANN SACKS
Beau Monde Glass, Polly, Absolute White and Pearl
This is just another wonderful routine from Ann Sacks.
The Home Depot
Penny Round Light Green Porcelain Mesh-Mounted Mosaic Tile – $6.95
Penny rounds are adorable, and also this mint green would be so sweet in an all-white kitchen with coral accents.
Note: This can be super hard to install well. Create a builder show you that he’s worked with cent rounds, or maybe you see the outlines of every sheet as soon as they’re set up — not good.
The Home Depot
Merola Tile Metro Hex Glossy Black Porcelain Mosaic Floor and Wall Tile – $9.95
I recently had a cent round project go bad (thus the note above). I decided to not go for round two and switched into a hex tile of the exact same scale, which was easier to align. I used this polished black onto a backsplash with grey grout. It looked gorgeous.
The Home Depot
Metro Hex Glossy White Porcelain Mosaic Floor and Wall Tile – $5.95
This matte white works fairly well in much more traditional/transitional configurations (rather than the polished black variant). White grout provides an extremely seamless/monolithic look, while dark grout makes every tiny shape pop.
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SomerTile Posh Penny Round Ash Porcelain Mosaic Tile – $67.99
I enjoy the color variation in this cent round tile.
Contemporary Kitchen Tile
Stone Source is one of my preferred retailers. This grey rectangular tile will look fantastic under white lacquered cabinets.
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SomerTile Mini White Porcelain Mosaic Tile (Bundle of 10) – $119.99
This sweet little Moroccan pattern is quite a bargain.
Original Style
Sadiola Gold Fleck Glass Mosaic Tile
I recently came across a picture where someone used a typical 1-inch mosaic similar to this on a backsplash and flipped it 45 degrees. It looked amazing. I am dying to try it myself.
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Somertile Anvil Steel Brick Metal Over Ceramic Mosaic Tiles – $179.99
This resembles a less costly version of the Stone Source mosaic I included above.
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Somertile Reflections Basketweave Classic Glass/Stone Mosaic Tiles – $124.99
I enjoy the bold image pattern of this tile. And the price is fantastic!
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