15 Hard-Working + Polished Laundry Room Backsplashes

Make an impressive display by taking your backsplash up to the ceiling. Classically patterned cement tiles go from counter to ceiling in the HGTV Dream Home 2020 laundry room. On the floor, waterproof porcelain tile has the look of Carrera marble without the cost and maintenance.

Add beauty to even your most utilitarian spaces. Long, linear tiles in an elegant Wedgewood blue hue are laid in a classic herringbone pattern for this laundry room's backsplash. Simple pulls mimic the straight lines of the white Shaker cabinets. Muted shades of blue, mocha and taupe form a geometric floor underfoot.

Made to cover the walls and add style, backsplashes are an essential for any room that deals with water. Creamy penny rounds create a textured backdrop to the HGTV Smart Home 2020 laundry room and surround the dog shower. High-gloss, slate gray cabinets are topped with a white countertop.

Try a three-dimensional look with tiles that literally pop off the wall, creating instant depth. Soft hues of gray and crisp whites deliver a serene spot to tackle your piles of laundry. Use baskets to corral your detergent, sprays and other laundry essentials.

Break up a backsplash of solid color with a few well-placed tiles in an opposing hue. Here, black hexagons juxtapose against the white tiles.

Mixing patterns can often feel like a daunting task. If you're not ready to go full-on color and bold prints, try blending motifs in subtle, delicate ways. This laundry room is an example of a clever, but classic pattern mixing. The quatrefoil tile backsplash merges with abstract floral wallpaper and diamond-latticed cabinet doors — all of which is grounded by sophisticated, scrolling floor tile.

No playing it safe in this laundry room. Bright aqua tiles engulf the room in a playful and energetic vibe, bringing a moment of joy to the daily task. Streamlined wood cabinetry with sleek gray countertops and doors not only provide ample storage, but they also balance out the vivid hue.

Smart built-ins are the real star of this laundry room that doubles as a mudroom. Open cubbies ensure everyone has a place to hang their jackets, bags and shoes. A striking teal backsplash infuses the all-gray space with some color.

Create a notable backdrop with a solid stone backsplash. Soapstone flows from the countertops up to the walls in this timeless laundry room. Soapstone is ideal for hard-working areas. It's more affordable than its other stone counterparts and can be restored easily with oil.

Since laundry rooms are typically on the smaller side, they're the perfect spot to step out of your design box a little bit. For the HGTV Urban Oasis 2016, designer Brian Patrick Flynn embraced full-on pattern with floor-to-ceiling tiles.

Maxed out for functionality, the laundry room from the HGTV Smart Home 2019 has ample cabinets for storage, a handy shelf over the appliances for detergent and two sinks: one for hand washing, the other for washing pets. Shaker cabinets are clad in crisp, white countertops for a timeless design. For the backsplash, striped marble-and-glass tiles in blue and white add a distinctly contemporary look.

Designer Stefani Stein blends together a variety of tiles in this eclectic laundry room. Gray and white starbursts envelope a border blue and white patterned squares, creating an unexpected backsplash. Allowing the tiles to really shine, the rest of the materials — white cabinets, wood countertops and leather pulls — are kept simple.

This laundry room is nothing if not light and airy. Clean white cabinets and butcher block countertops provide plenty of storage, as well as space to fold and organize. Nickel gap clad white walls deliver a beloved country aesthetic and serve as a durable backsplash.