Hello and welcome to our Décor Outline of ideas for kitchen backsplashes. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having a kitchen backsplash?
- Acts as accent wall – enhances the kitchen’s aesthetic appeal
- Protects wall – prevents oil or water splatter, heat, stains, and mold
- Wide selection – many beautiful materials and designs to choose from to fit your budget
What are the main options for kitchen backsplashes?
- Material: porcelain, ceramic, marble, brick, terracotta, soapstone, pebble, glass (tile, back painted), concrete (bare, painted), reclaimed barnwood
- Tile Pattern: subway/running bond, stack bond, herringbone, hopscotch
- Accents: medallion, inlay, border
What follows are beautiful photos of kitchen backsplashes along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Hopscotch Pattern
Points of Interest ● terracotta mosaic and slate tile backsplash in hopscotch pattern ● stained base cabinets with engraved canopy cup pulls ● two under-cabinet three-bulb spotlights ● two still life pop art with text on tan wall
2. Travertine Subway Tiles
Points of Interest ● travertine subway tile backsplash ● books, dinnerware, and framed art on range hood with corbels ● wood plank countertops in high gloss finish ● white fireclay farmhouse sink with drainboard ● planked butcher block
3. Reclaimed Barnwood
Points of Interest ● reclaimed barnwood backsplash following the ceiling shape ● wood-burning stove fireplace on black tiled hearth ● white-painted wide plank walls and vaulted ceiling ● white drawers with cutout cabinet pulls
4. Calacatta Marble Slab
Points of Interest ● white Calacatta marble backsplash ● white Calacatta marble topped kitchen island with built-in cushioned breakfast banquette ● torched cabinet door frame ● two distressed ivory chairs ● ivory coffered ceiling with trim
5. Offset Soapstone Tiles
Points of Interest ● soapstone tile backsplash in varying sizes ● beadboard paneled white cabinets ● in-swing white PVC French doors to balcony ● butcher block countertop ● magnetic knife holder on side wall
6. Stacked Pebble
Points of Interest ● stacked pebble tile backsplash ● black quartz countertop with sidesplash and undermount sink ● fluted olive green ceramic vase ● glass sugar bowl with lid ● under-cabinet lighting over sink
7. Zigzags
Points of Interest ● zigzag patterned tile backsplash ● U-shaped wood topped island ● two-toned gray cabinetry ● copper drum pendant light over kitchen island ● yellow window frame calling back zigzag tile detail