4 Cool & Unique Tiles For Your Kitchen Backsplash, Fireplace or Floor

When we renovated our Brooklyn apartment, I went pretty safe with our kitchen backsplash and used white, square subway tiles. Looking back on it, I kind of wish I had done something a little more creative. It’s such a small space that it’s actually doable to splurge on a set of cool tiles without breaking the bank.

Now that we are considering retiling our fireplace, I’m on the search for some unique tiles to update our very boring brown ones. Here are some of my favorite tiles I’ve found so far.

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Tempest Temparto Tile

This mismatched circle pattern by Tempest Tile Works in Portland allows you to play with various patterns to create a tile layout that’s truly unique.

Price upon request at Tempest Tile works.

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Helen Levi Handpainted Tiles

These colorful tiles in soothing shades like olive and lavender are hand-painted by Queens-based ceramicist, Helen Levi. Each and every tile is entirely one-of-a-kind.

Price upon request at Helen Levi

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Cooler Gallery Single Tile

This bright blue striped tile is perfect for adding a pop of color to any space. It brightens the mood without being too wild. Similar to the Tempest Tile, above, you can mix and match the lines to create your own pattern.

$10 per tile at Concrete Love

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Clé New West Tile

A simple take on a traditional southwest style, this tile pattern makes a subtle statement with shades of peach and taupe set against a clean white background. It’s cool without trying too hard.

$6.44 per tile at Clé Tiles

Hannah Zisman