Home Style Decorating

Your kitchen backsplash can accent your kitchen and it can be both functional as well as beautiful since it can be crafted from such easy to clean materials as ceramic and stainless steel which are two of the most popular types of kitchen backsplashes. Whether you are changing the look of the backsplash or adding one, this can be a quick and easy way to brighten up your kitchen.

In selecting your backsplash, make sure that it matches the fixtures in your kitchen and not the appliances because the appliances will be changed over time. The fixtures however are more permanent items in the kitchen.

1. Tile backsplash

The nice thing in using tile as backsplash is that it comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors, textures and shapes. It is even possible to have custom painted tiles to match any theme of design. In addition a tile backsplash can be easy to install, as well as easy to clean. Many design experts say that you should consider keeping it simple by choosing the same tile for your kitchen backsplash as you’ve chosen for the floor - just in a smaller size.

• Natural stone tiles: The most popular natural stone tiles are marble and granite. Of the natural stones marble captures more detail than granite and since it is a softer stone it is good for applications like kitchen backsplashes.
• Metal tiles: This material works very well for use in country kitchen style backsplashes. The tiles can be installed as the entire surface from counter to the bottom of the cabinets. Brushed aluminum tiles are good for modern or 1950’s retro design kitchens. Metal tiles should match the color of the faucets and lighting.
• Glass tiles: A new design trend in kitchen backsplashes is glass. Textured glass tiles are usually installed between the cabinets and counters. Glass is easy to clean and scratch resistant.

2. Wallpaper backsplash

Wallpaper kitchen backsplash can dress up a kitchen with little work especially if you use pre-pasted wallpaper which is very easy to apply. You will find that with a small area for the backsplash the job shouldn’t take very much time to complete. Just make sure that you choose wallpaper that is washable so that spattering from cooking and splashes can be removed.

3. Stainless steel backsplash

Stainless steel backsplash is coming back in style because it can create a modern streamlined look to your kitchen. These types of kitchen backsplashes are able to blend in well with stainless steel kitchen appliances like the stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Other advantages to stainless steel kitchen backsplashes include being easy to clean and durability.

Carrara Venatino Marble by Stone and Tile: One of the oldest materials, Carrara Venatino is found in some of the world’s most recognized historical buildings. With its highly distinctive character, Carrara Venatino is commonly used in calm and serene environment.
Bassano Brushed Limestone Tile by Mandarin Stone: Reminds us of old floors in castles. Bassano has a textured surface and distressed edge, creating a dark limestone floor that looks like it has been walked on for centuries.

Boucheron Brushed Limestone Tile by Mandarin Stone: Merging the varying but complimenting shades of Beauvillon and Beauvillon Jaune, combined with its artisan finish, a floor of perfect imperfection is revealed.

Black Slate Tile by Stone and Tile: For a very contemporary look and design, Black Slate is an excellent choice. While clean and modern in appearance, this stone maintains the texture and character that make natural slate so appealing.

Multi Color Classic Slate tile by Stone and Tile: The royalty of slate, this regal stone is also known as Peacock in reference to the spectacular display of metallic colors that resemble a peacock’s tail. A testament to nature’s amazing color palette.

Alicante Terracotta Tile by Mandarin Stone: A beautifully hand-made terracotta available in both square and rectangular formats. Spanish in origin and mellow in appearance, Alicante adds warmth and authenticity.

Mexicana Terracotta Tile by Mandarin Stone: Our Mexican terracotta with inherent rich red and burnt orange tones. Once installed has a traditional and unrefined finish which gives it instant maturity.

TRIANGLE METAL WALL TILES: Hide damaged walls with self-stick, tile covers. Give any area a whole new look. Durable, won’t stain, crack or chip. Ideal in kitchen or bathroom. Square tiles cover surface, triangular tiles fill in edges in four handsome finishes. Cut to fit with scissors, no grout needed clean with soapy cloth. Square tile package covers three square feet, triangular one and a half square feet. Set of 24.

Antique White Wash Style METAL SQUARE WALL TILES: This item is made to look antique with hand made finishing. The item comes in one complete large box. The size of the item is about 12″ inches in Height and about 12″ inches in Width. Note: Due to the item hand made workmanship, there may be few minor blemishes, scratches, and/ or imperfection; this is intended to make the item have antiquity appearance.

Bronze Tuscan Vineyards Bronze Tile: When it comes to finding the right metal tile for your kitchen backsplash, bathroom, or entryway remodeling project, Crossville has one of the most popular and versatile metal tile design collections on the market today. With metal tile designs ranging from convention to contemporary, Crossville metal tiles are always the affordable choice for those looking to uniquely personalize the interior of their homes.

Glass Mosaic Tiles - Beach Erath Series: Glass tiles can be used in a virtually unlimited range of applications: kitchen backsplashes and walls, bathroom backsplashes and walls, showers, borders to soften conventional ceramic tiled walls, highlight external building features, and garden walls, pools, spas, waterfalls, and any applications to suit your imagination. With the use of effective spot lighting, color glass mosaic tiles can turn the most undesirable of areas into stunning and dazzling works of art. Why not create a stunning mosaic bathroom wall, a great way to give your bathroom a new look without having to install new bathroom floor tile.

Tiffany Glass Mosaic Tiles: Made of solid 1/8″-thick stained glass, the color running through the entire thickness of the glass. A myriad of colors and patterns to suit all design tastes. Product code “IR” indicates surface iridescent dye. Most are in 3/4″x3/4″ format, but some are available in 2″x2″ and 5/8″x5/8″ formats. The 5/8″x5/8″ format is ideal for sharp curving surfaces.

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