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    Kitchen Backsplash Tile

    The kitchen's most expressive surface. From classic subway to dramatic full-height slab marble — coordinated with your counters and cabinets in one visit.

    Outside the Flathead Valley? See how remote projects are reviewed and quoted.

    Our Selection

    Product Types

    Subway & Handmade-Look Tile

    The timeless classic — straight, herringbone, or stacked, in glossy or matte glazes.
    • Endless layout options
    • Wide price range
    • Resale-friendly
    • Coordinates with any cabinet color

    Natural Stone & Marble Slab Backsplash

    Full-height marble, quartzite, or granite slab backsplashes for seamless luxury looks.
    • Bookmatched veining
    • No grout lines
    • Statement-grade installs
    • Pairs with waterfall islands

    Mosaic & Decorative Tile

    Glass, stone, metal, and zellige mosaics for personality and texture behind the range.
    • Hand-painted options
    • Glass and metal accents
    • Zellige and cement tile
    • Custom range hood designs

    Large-Format Porcelain

    Modern, minimal backsplashes with fewer grout lines and easier cleaning.
    • 24×48 and larger formats
    • Minimal grout lines
    • Easy to clean
    • Heat-resistant behind ranges

    Why Choose Us

    The Northern Lights Difference

    • Full backsplash vignettes in our Lakeside and Kalispell showrooms
    • Coordinated tile, countertop, and cabinet selections in one visit
    • Custom range-hood and pot-filler tile designs
    • Edge trim, Schluter profiles, and decorative accents available
    • Vetted installers across Kalispell, Whitefish, Bigfork, and Columbia Falls
    • Support for builders, designers, and remodelers sourcing materials

    Ready to Get Started?

    Visit our showroom or schedule a consultation with our expert team members.

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    Our Work

    Featured Projects

    Subway Tile Kitchen Backsplash

    Kalispell, MT

    Slab Marble Backsplash

    Whitefish, MT

    Custom Mosaic Range Wall

    Bigfork, MT

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    Common Questions

    Kitchen Backsplash Tile FAQ

    Price depends on slab grade and origin, edge profile, cutouts, seams, tear-out, and install complexity, so every project is priced at your free in-home measure. Book your free in-home measure.

    We're seeing three strong trends in the Flathead Valley: (1) full-height slab marble or quartzite paired with waterfall islands, (2) zellige and handmade-look tile in earthy neutrals for cabin and lake-home kitchens, and (3) large-format porcelain in cool whites and warm taupes for modern mountain modern builds.

    Not exactly — they should coordinate, not match. The most successful designs either pull one accent color from the countertop into the backsplash, or use the backsplash to contrast a busy stone (e.g., simple subway behind an exotic granite). Our team helps you balance both surfaces in one consultation.

    Yes. We can sequence the same slab through your countertop and backsplash — including full-height, behind-the-range installations. This is one of the highest-impact upgrades for a kitchen and works beautifully in modern mountain homes.

    Northern Lights Design is a specialty materials supplier — we don't perform installation. We connect you with vetted, insured backsplash installers across the Flathead Valley and provide all the tile, grout, trim, and accessories needed for a clean install.
    Samples

    Request kitchen backsplash tile samples

    Tell us what you're considering. Our team will confirm sample availability, price or shipping costs, and next steps.

    Prefer to see it in person? in Kalispell or Lakeside.

    No obligation. We supply materials only — keep your own installer.

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