A travertine backsplash brings warm, natural character to a kitchen. Browse travertine mosaics and field tile in ivory, noce, walnut and gold tones, then order samples to check the color in your own light.
Choose Your Travertine Backsplash Direction
Go straight to the warmth, tone and pattern that fit the room.
- Shop Ivory Travertine — light, soft and easy with white or wood cabinetry.
- Shop Noce Travertine — deeper brown movement for a warmer, more grounded look.
- Shop Walnut Travertine — rich natural variation for a stronger contrast.
- Shop Travertine Mosaics — add pattern without leaving natural stone.
Travertine for Backsplash: Looks and Ideas
Travertine is a natural stone with soft, linear movement and warm neutral color. It is a friendly choice for a kitchen wall because it blends with wood, brass, white paint and almost every countertop.
Ivory Travertine Backsplash and Light Ivory Travertine Kitchen Backsplash Tile
For an ivory travertine backsplash, start with Ivory Light Travertine. It is a soft, creamy tone that brightens a kitchen without feeling stark. It is available in field tile and in mosaics such as 1x2 herringbone, octagon with noce dots, 2x4 diamond and 2x2 square, in tumbled, filled and honed and other finishes. The Ivory travertine page shows the full family.
Warm Brown and Gold Travertine
Want more depth? Noce and Walnut add chocolate-brown movement, and Gold/Yellow Travertine brings a sunny glow. Scabos Travertine adds a rustic, multi-tone feel. Browse all travertine tile to compare.
Modern Travertine Backsplash Ideas
A modern travertine backsplash is about clean lines, and the best travertine backsplashes keep things simple. Choose a filled and honed finish for a smooth, calm surface, keep grout lines tight and neutral, and run tile in a simple stacked or brick layout. Straight-edged, honed pieces feel contemporary, while tumbled travertine leans cozy and old-world. Compare the finishes in filled vs. unfilled travertine.
Travertine Backsplash Questions
Is a travertine backsplash outdated?
No. Travertine has been used in buildings for centuries, and warm natural neutrals are popular again. What can look dated is a specific tile size or a heavy, high-contrast grout. Choose a tone that matches your cabinets, pick a finish you love and keep the layout simple, and it will feel current for years. Our travertine vs. marble guide helps if you are still comparing.
Is travertine a good choice for a kitchen backsplash?
Yes. A backsplash is not a walking surface, so it is a gentle place to use a natural stone. Like other natural stone, travertine can be sealed to help resist stains, and acidic spills should be wiped up quickly. See travertine care and the care and maintenance guide, and read What is travertine for the basics.
Should I pick travertine mosaics or field tile?
Mosaics add pattern and are easy to wrap around outlets. Field tile gives a quiet, larger-scale look. Compare field tile and mosaic, or look at travertine mosaics in brick, herringbone and square layouts.
How do I plan the quantity for a travertine backsplash?
Measure the wall, subtract the window and use the tile calculator. Travertine varies naturally from piece to piece, so order everything from the same lot and mix tiles from several boxes as you install. The same-lot guarantee and the installation guide cover the details.
Choose the Next Detail
Tile for white cabinets helps choose a warm or tonal direction. Field tile vs. mosaic helps decide how much pattern belongs on the wall.
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Order samples first. Travertine varies naturally, so review tone and finish in your actual kitchen lighting.
Any 5 samples are $25 and ship free. Shop sample tiles, or pick up in Anaheim.
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