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Kitchen Backsplash Idea & Design Tips

Turn your kitchen backsplash idea into an eye-catching, one-of-a-kind design with exotic pieces, murals, mosaics, tile or tin. Kitchen backsplash ideas are endless, so good planning is important.

Start by reviewing the styles and themes below to help dream up your kitchen backsplash design.

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Kitchen Backsplash Styles and Themes

I'm sure you've been in kitchens that you've really loved and some you didn't. Also, you've seen enough pictures to have a good idea of the "look" you want to create with your kitchen tile design.

The following are some kitchen backsplash ideas that will help unify your theme. This will help you avoid a mish-mash style and turn your kitchen backsplash idea into a design that you enjoy and keeps you cookin'!

Old World This look is cozy and comfortable and easy to achieve. Use tumbled marble, chipped or worn kitchen backsplash tile, cobblestone or generally any aged material in the subtle earth tones of beige, gold and brown.

Hand-painted tiles, murals and mosaics are also right at home with this style. Even a copper backsplash or tin backsplash will work and be interesting too.

Mediterranean Colorful, hand-painted tiles in seaside colors of blue and green are what create this fresh, vibrant and comfortable look. The boldly colored tiles can be used as accents, or as a distinct kitchen tile design in a particular section or for the whole backsplash. This look works best when paired with light earth tone countertops and cabinets.

Contemporary Clean, sleek lines and smooth surfaces are the keys here. No complex tile designs, rough textures or a busy stone. Polished granite on both the countertop and backsplash is perfect for achieving this look, but...

also consider a metal backsplash or glass tiles which come in many colors and for ultra-urban appeal, a stainless steel backsplash.

Uniquely Yours Don't be afraid to take elements of style (but not too many) from different themes to create a design that looks and feels good to you.

Just remember a simple, elegant backsplash design will be most pleasing. So, plan it all out first, have a clear picture in your mind what the finished product should be like and have fun!

Designing Your Backsplash

Your goal of course, is to integrate the kitchen backsplash idea with all the other ideas, elements and structures you have planned to establish a "theme".

Color for your backsplash tile material should be chosen to complement the countertops and cabinets. Bits and splashes of other colors can be integrated into your kitchen backsplash idea if they don't compete for attention, but start by picking colors that are represented in your countertop.

Texture of the backsplash tile materials should be consistent with the style or theme of your kitchen. Rough and uneven for "Old-World" or smooth and sleek for "Contemporary".

Avoid creating a busy backsplash tile design or using too many textures, colors or intense colors if your countertop has a lot of movement or veins.

Creating harmony with your kitchen backsplash idea is key. You don't want to confuse the eye with an intricate backsplash design on top of a dramatic countertop.

Murals and Mosaics, in general, will look better when paired with a countertop that has a uniform color and pattern.

Niches and ledges can be interesting and use-ful elements to add to your kitchen backsplash design. Place these above the sink or behind the cooktop to
display a collection of colorful bottles, ceramic bowls, figurines, small plants or all your spices!

Picture frame designs are a great kitchen backsplash idea and are often added above the cooktop--if space allows--creating a focal point for a mural, mosaic or a more elaborate tile pattern.

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