Let’s talk about one of our favorite design elements – kitchen backsplash tile! If you are renovating a kitchen, choosing the right backsplash can be an important task.  Here are some of the things you should consider:

*Do you want a backsplash that is super on-trend at the moment or something that will be more timeless in nature?

*Do you want the tile to blend in with the design or do you want it to be the statement piece?

*Do you want to choose a backsplash that will be cohesive with the rest of your house? i.e. matching style of the home, similar to bathroom features, a pop of color consistent with accessories throughout your home, etc?

Here are some of the popular choices we are currently seeing and doing:

*Backsplash that is a continuation of the countertop-

If you choose a man-made material, like quartz, or even some natural stone we can book match the slab so whatever design or striations are present in the countertop can be continued up the wall in a seem-less transition.  This is a very clean look and popular in modern design.

*Neutral tones-

Whatever tile is chosen is similar or complementary in color to the countertop. You can still create visual interest by choosing a geometric shape and use that shape as a common design element in other rooms.  In areas where there may be a break in upper cabinets, i.e. above a sink or around a hood vent, we like to carry the tile all the way to the ceiling.  If you do not have high ceilings, you may want to choose a tile you can run vertically, instead of horizontally, to give the illusion of more height. Using neutral tones as a back drop also gives you an opportunity to choose hardware and light fixtures that will be the focal features.

*Bold tones-

Some homeowners prefer the kitchen backsplash to be the show stopper in the room.  In this case, we recommend the cabinets and countertops be very neutral. We like to see cohesive design so if you are bringing in a lot of color with the backsplash, it is great to include those colors in adjoining rooms with throw pillows, picture frames, etc.  One thing you may wish to consider before pulling the trigger on something bold, is how lighting can affect how it looks in your home.  If you don’t get a lot of natural light, you may wish to add under-cabinet lights or brighter ceiling lights to achieve the look you desire.

What style do you like the best? Reach out to us; we’d love to hear from you!