Ban Backsplash Boredom With These Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
Is your kitchen backsplash boring? Don't overlook the backsplash as a key design feature of you kitchen.
Because the backsplash is a vertical surface, it doesn't take the same beating as your countertops take. Backsplashes can usually be made of more special materials because they don't see as much action as other surfaces in the kitchen.
Glass And Metal Mix
One new kitchen backsplash idea is to mix glass and metal tiles to form a pattern that uses both of these popular natural substances to their best benefit. If you don't want to mix materials, consider using glass tiles made with metallic elements inside them. The metal will catch the light and make your backsplash sparkle.
Creative Grouting
Another hot trend in kitchen decorating is to experiment with different grouts to make a statement on the backsplash. A kitchen backsplash idea recently featured on HGTV used black grout with yellow and white tile for an Old World effect.
If you prefer non-contrasting grout, you should know that you can get grout to match virtually any color of tile you select. If you want a monochromatic ceramic backsplash, you can now have it in any color of the rainbow.
Laser Etching
Laser etched designs are showing up as kitchen backsplash ideas on large sheets of glass, metal, marble, or stone. Laser etching brings art into the kitchen without the fuss of trying to keep a print in a frame with a glass cover clean in the kitchen, where steam and grease eventually coat everything.
Tin Ceiling Tiles
A great kitchen backsplash idea for a vintage home is to install tin ceiling tiles as a backsplash. Cut the tiles to fit, then apply quick-set adhesive on the back and hold the tile in place until the adhesive dries.
Linoleum Tiles
One design trick is to repeat elements that are already being used in a room. If you install a peel-and-stick linoleum tile floor, consider using the same tile on the backsplash.
Utility Rack
If you have enough space on the wall above the counter, hang a metal utility rack to hold spices, cookbooks, or kitchen utensils. A large metallic strip mounted on the backsplash can serve as a modern looking knife rack.
One Of A Kind Kitchen Backsplash Idea
Here's a new twist on glass mosaic tile: select solid colored tiles in three or four colors that make up the color scheme of the kitchen. Use colors found in your dishes, countertops, and flooring. Create a custom geometric scheme by arranging the tiles in a pattern and repeating the pattern on the backsplash. This is a great way to get an expensive, custom designed look using budget-friendly materials.
