The backsplash tile area is the perfect place to add personality to your kitchen. It’s also a great way to tie the various elements of the kitchen together. No longer a simple ceramic tile or painted surface, kitchen backsplashes are beginning to resonate with design elements and flashy materials that command attention. Backsplash tiles can be as small as a half inch—perfect for a mosaic effect—or as large as 18 inches or more. Homeowners are also mixing in metal tiles and glass tiles to accentuate the simple stone or ceramic tile surface. The focal point of most kitchens is the area between the stovetop and the hood. This is typically the largest vertical surface in the kitchen and should be used to make a personal statement about your space.
The brilliant Golden Thunder granite installed as the countertops in this kitchen was carried up the wall to serve as the backsplash, eliminating the need to introduce a new material into the design.
The soft texture of this simple backsplash creates a classic focal point.
A mixture of ceramic and glass mosaic tile in various shades of gray, one of today’s most popular design colors, creates a modern backsplash
You can’t go wrong with the clean look of polished glass. The soft shade of this blue-green glass backsplash complements the dark nature of the cabinetry in the contemporary kitchen.
The texturized look of this honed travertine backsplash offers a soft and subtle focal point to this elegantly appointed culinary space.
Soft cream and terra cotta tones, paired up with an eye-catching mural, establish the overall country kitchen look in this home.
This backsplash feels no need to call attention to itself, but rather hangs out in the background with stylishly good taste.
With a bit of a funky, retro nod, the navy accents in this backsplash and on a painted accent wall make the white kitchen cabinets pop.
Adding sparkle and shine to one accent wall behind the stove gives this kitchen a glittering focal point.
By keeping the palette in one color family this backsplash adds a serious amount of punch but gives the owners a versatile backdrop.
Inspiration for great food and festive gatherings is abundant in this mosaic mural depicting an Italian countryside.
Red flames with the occasional metallic accent make it pretty clear that this is a space carved out for some serious cooking.
The clean horizontal pattern of this backsplash draws eyes to the simplicity of the countertops and the trendy open shelves flanking the stainless steel range hood.
Shimmering green subway tile paired with hand-painted accent pieces placed behind the range create a backsplash that takes center stage in this Arts and Crafts kitchen remodel.
An artistic mosaic backsplash offers a boost of color and dimension in this Arts and Crafts kitchen.
Large panels of colored glass are popping up in kitchens across the country. This modern Pittsburgh kitchen features a sleek piece of bronze mirrored glass that fits snug around the wall cabinet. With no grout lines like most backsplashes, cleanup is a breeze.
This backsplash brings together metal, glass and stone in a neutral color palette and a mixture of sizes and shapes in order to complement the surrounding nature-inspired design.
Glossy tile in a rich Truffle color is laid in a diamond pattern behind the range to add visual interest to the focal point in this elegant kitchen.
This traditional backsplash keeps its authenticity alive thanks to tumbled travertine accentuated by a diamond mosaic focal point with a floral border that creates a timeless look.
A Moroccan-inspired backsplash adds just the right touch to a 1928 Spanish Colonial Revival home.
This backsplash feels no need to call attention to itself, but rather hangs out in the background with stylishly good taste.
Arranged in a linear fashion, these tiles add an earthy touch to this elegant kitchen.
Inspiration for great food and festive gatherings is abundant in this mosaic mural depicting an Italian countryside.
A light-hearted touch with this arrangement of field and decorative tiles adds a bit of whimsy to the work center of this kitchen.
Glass tiles arranged in a chevron pattern add layers of texture to this kitchen’s neutral palette.
White subway tile backsplashes are a timeless classic. This updated rendition brings an aqua-tinted update to that style.