Warm white zellige
Utah favoriteHandmade Moroccan clay, irregular pillowed surface
NewCo's most-installed luxury backsplash. Catches Utah morning light beautifully behind a range.
Backsplash Design Center
Backsplash styles and
Utah-current trends.
Zellige, stacked tile, slab splash, classic subway, large format, herringbone, and vertical layouts — and which we're installing most right now.
Real tile reference — Utah-installed
Surface, light reflection, grout-line scale, and pattern read completely differently in person. These are the actual styles NewCo installs across Utah Valley, Salt Lake County, Heber, and Park City.
Full slab splash
Utah favoriteContinuation of the counter slab up the full wall
Calacatta quartz or quartzite running floor-to-hood. Joint-free, premium, the most-requested 2026 upgrade.
Large-format porcelain
24×48 in stack or third-offset
Minimal grout, calm look. Ideal for slab-splash alternatives and primary baths.
Stacked subway
Rectangular tile in vertical or horizontal straight stack
Reads clean and modern. Pairs with slim shaker and slab cabinets.
Classic 50% offset subway
3×6 or 4×12 with 50% offset
Reliable resale. Use a pillowed handmade subway with natural sand grout — not glossy glass.
Herringbone marble
Rectangles set at 90° in a zigzag
Adds movement. Best on accent walls, mudrooms, and primary bath floors.
Vertical stacked subway
Standard subway installed vertically
Draws the eye up — strong on hood walls and short backsplash zones.
Honed marble hex mosaic
1" honed Carrara hexagons with sand grout
Classic powder-bath and primary-bath floor. Reads premium and timeless in person.
Encaustic cement
Hand-painted cement tile, geometric repeat
Pattern-forward feature for mudrooms, laundry floors, and entry accents. Use sparingly — one room, max.
Backsplash is small square footage, huge impact.
Mock up your tile in real Utah light.
Two finishes, one wall — we'll bring tile mock-ups so you can see them against your cabinets and counter before the order goes in.
Diagram
Tile layout patterns
Same tile, different pattern, completely different room. Modern Utah kitchens trend toward stacked or vertical; transitional toward subway offset; baths and mudrooms toward herringbone.
Best practices
Backsplash is small square footage but high visual impact. Get the install details right.
Do
- ✓Match grout to tile within one shade — warm white tile gets sand/natural grout, not white.
- ✓End tile at a logical line: cabinet edge, ceiling, or hood — don't stop mid-wall.
- ✓Use a mock-up board in actual lighting before commit — Utah light shifts color dramatically.
- ✓Run zellige behind the range and quartz slab splash on the perimeter as a value-conscious combo.
- ✓Spec edge profile: Schluter (modern metal), tile-bullnose, or returned tile.
Avoid
- ✗Stark white tile with dark grout — reads dated immediately.
- ✗3×6 glossy glass subway tile on new construction.
- ✗Highly busy mosaic strips — they age the kitchen faster than any single decision.
- ✗Stopping the backsplash 4″ above the counter on a statement wall.
- ✗Mixing more than two tile patterns on one wall.
HEY NEWCO Recommends
What we install most across Utah
- 01Warm white zellige on the range wall with quartz slab splash on the perimeter.
- 02Full slab splash continuing marble-look quartz up the entire range wall.
- 03Vertical stacked 2x10 tile on hood surrounds for modern Utah kitchens.
- 04Large-format porcelain (24x48) book-matched on shower and accent walls.
- 05Pillowed handmade subway with sand-tone grout for transitional kitchens.
- 06Herringbone porcelain on mudroom and laundry floors for movement under heavy use.
FAQ
Backsplash questions Utah homeowners ask
Direct answers about NewCo Home, our process, and the projects we deliver across Utah.
What is the most popular backsplash in Utah right now?
Warm white zellige tile behind the range is the dominant Utah Parade of Homes choice. Full slab splash (counter material running up the wall) is a strong second, especially in luxury custom homes with marble-look quartz or quartzite.
Should the backsplash run to the ceiling?
On the range wall and hood surround — yes, in current Utah designs. On the rest of the perimeter, standard counter-to-cabinet height is still appropriate. Floor-to-ceiling everywhere is a styling choice, not a default.
Is subway tile outdated?
Standard 3x6 glass subway with high-contrast grout reads dated. Pillowed handmade subway, elongated 4x12, and vertical stacked subway in warm whites all read current.
What grout color should I choose?
Match the tile within one shade. For zellige and warm white tile use a warm white or natural sand grout. Stark white tile on dark grout reads dated in 2026.
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