A backsplash is a necessary part of your kitchen countertop, but it doesn't need to be boring.
The kitchen backsplash is often an afterthought when designing or remodeling a kitchen, but it shouldn't be.
With some thought and planning, your kitchen backsplash can both beautiful and functional.
One easy way to make your backsplash special is to use tile.
Kitchen backsplash tiles come in a surprising array of materials, shapes, colors, textures and styles.
Glass tiles are a great example of an unusual backsplash material.
You can get clear or colored glass tiles, transparent or translucent, or even iridescent.
While for a countertop backsplash you want a smooth surface, for easy cleaning, you can get a non-slip surface if you want to tile your floor.
Natural stone is another tile material that is beautiful and durable.
Some choices here are granite, slate, quartz or even something exotic like Jerusalem stone.
The wide variety of colors and finishes available for stone tiles give you plenty of flexibility in designing your kitchen backsplash.
Again, if you want to continue the theme on the kitchen floor, these tiles are ideal.
Ok, enough about tiles.
What are some other options of backsplash materials.
How about metal? Metal is sheet form is easy to work with, if you know what you are doing, and can create a stunning backsplash.
One of the most popular metals for this purpose is stainless steel, which is a popular finish in general for kitchens.
You can make you backsplash match the refrigerator and stove.
Copper has a bit of a warmer feel to it, but can be worked like stainless steel in sheet form.
You can even get copper tiles! So we come full circle back to tiles again.
So let your imagination be your guide.
Shop around for the right tile, or other material, to make you kitchen backsplash a thing of beauty.
Remember you'll be looking at every day.