Herringbone Kitchen Tiles

This category features tiles suited to herringbone layouts, including colourful metro bricks and wood-effect designs for splashbacks, feature walls and selected floors.

The zig-zag pattern adds timeless visual interest and works well in both classic and modern kitchens. Browse our wider kitchen tiles range for more options.

Metro vs Wood-Effect Herringbone

Metro and subway bricks such as White Metro Brick Tiles, Black Metro Brick Tiles, Liso Verde Green Gloss and Liso Marine Blue create striking herringbone splashbacks and walls.

Brighter shades like Metro Teal Green, Metro Baby Blue and Metro Yellow bring a playful twist to the same zig-zag pattern.

For floors, wood-effect options such as Lumber Honey Herringbone LVT give a warm, parquet-style finish that suits cosy kitchens.

Colour changes the feel entirely: crisp whites feel fresh, deep blacks feel dramatic, and soft greys sit quietly in the background while bold greens, blues or yellows become a feature.

• White herringbone splashback behind the hob for a fresh look
• Green or blue herringbone on an island wall as a feature
• Honey parquet-style LVT for a warm herringbone floor

Explore more colours in our metro tiles category.

Where to Use Herringbone in the Kitchen

Herringbone metro bricks work well as full-height splashbacks behind hobs and sinks, or as feature walls behind open shelving or around windows.

For floors, wood-effect or LVT herringbone can be used in selected zones or across the whole kitchen. The direction of the pattern can visually widen or lengthen the room, creating a strong focal point.

• Full-height splashback in herringbone metro brick
• Feature wall behind open shelving or a window
• Herringbone floor zone near the kitchen island
• Full kitchen floor in wood-effect herringbone LVT

For more wall ideas, see our herringbone wall tiles.

Materials, Finishes and Maintenance

Ceramic and porcelain metro tiles, including Fulham White Bevel Brick Gloss, Apennine White Bevel Brick Carrara Effect, the Liso colour range, Metro White Matt and Grey Metro, are glazed, durable and easy to wipe for walls and splashbacks.

Wood-effect and LVT options like Lumber Honey Herringbone LVT bring a warmer, quieter feel to kitchen floors, with different care needs to porcelain or ceramic.

Regular wiping with a suitable cleaner keeps both materials looking their best, with grout care important for ceramic and porcelain tiles.

• Wipe ceramic and porcelain tiles with a mild cleaner
• Follow specific care guidance for LVT flooring
• Keep grout lines clean on metro brick splashbacks
• Avoid abrasive pads on glazed surfaces

For more on ceramic tile care, see our guide to ceramic tiles.

Compare Herringbone Kitchen Tiles

This table compares three tiles suited to herringbone layouts by style, material and best kitchen use.