Not-So-Basic Backsplashes

Ideas to Make Your Backsplash Better

The purpose of a backsplash is to protect the wall from water, grease, and other stains. It’s easier to clean than paint or wallpaper, so it makes your kitchen easy to keep tidy. Over time, designers have thought of ways to make this very functional kitchen fixture into a design element that stands by itself. If you are looking for ways to freshen up your kitchen, consider updating your backsplash.

Blacksplash Idea Gallery

Subway Tiles Go with Everything (Copy)

Subway Tiles Go with Everything

When in doubt, consider a subway tile for your kitchen. This very basic-looking option brings a vintage flair to any style. In this photo, you can see how subway tiles can bring an eclectic element to a modern kitchen.

Staggered Tiles Make a Kitchen Look Modern (Copy)

Staggered Tiles Make a Kitchen Look Modern

The long, thin, staggered tiles in this kitchen give it a contemporary feel and complement the stainless steel perfectly. The color of the tile echoes the hue of the flooring so that the kitchen achieves a clean, cohesive look.

Take It to the Ceiling (Copy)

Take It to the Ceiling

This backsplash definitely becomes more than just protection for the wall as it extends to the ceiling. It matches the wood flooring almost exactly so that the warmth of the deep brown extends from the kitchen’s top to bottom.

Natural Stone Offers Variation and Appeal (Copy)

Natural Stone Offers Variation and Appeal

Natural stone makes a great tile because of the variation in each piece. Even if you choose the same material as your neighbor, your backsplashes won’t look exactly the same. Also, it is a great choice for remodeling a house you intend to sell because it never goes out of style and appeals to many different people.

Use Patterns as Accents (Copy)

Use Patterns as Accents

In this project, we could have extended the muted tile throughout the kitchen, but we chose this fun leaf pattern to go behind the stove so that this area would be accented. The pattern adds a pop of color and design that keeps the kitchen from looking boring.

Color Can Complement Your Room (Copy)

Color Can Complement Your Room

This blue tile backsplash offers a subtle pop of color that complements the rest of the room and makes it look more interesting.

Pair Different Styles (Copy)

Pair Different Styles

Behind this kitchen’s stove, we paired an almost invisible backsplash with a line of long, thin, staggered tiles with color to achieve a unified, appealing look.

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