Few decorating decisions have left me so paralyzed as what to do when it comes to our kitchen backsplash. There are so many materials, colors, patterns, and it’s not a small investment of time, money, and labor to install a backsplash. The last thing I want to do is choose wrongly and have to live with the bad decision for a few years. I decided to pull together all of my favorite options and finally make the choice. We’ve lived with bare walls in the kitchen for long enough.
Stainless Steel
Clean, sleek, and affordable, stainless steel tile makes an excellent backsplash for an industrial kitchen.
Gold + Marble
Speaking of marble, why not wow with marble AND gold?
White Subway Tile
While it’s been around since the 30s, subway tile has seen a meteoric rise in popularity over the past years. Keep it simple and clean by going with all white. Subway tile gets bonus points for being affordable and seriously easy to install!
Hexagon Tile
Call it honeycomb or call it hexagon, this is a shape that’s here to stay. Modern, but not boring, hexagon tile can add an unexpected touch of pattern to a single color backsplash.
Bold Patterns
A backsplash can be a perfect place to insert a brave pop of pattern. How awesome is this backsplash from the HGTV Holiday House?
Stainless Steel
We’ve already covered stainless steel tile, but what about sheets of stainless steel? I’ll admit I’m not a huge fan of cleaning grout, be it in the bathroom or the kitchen. A seamless surface sounds pretty ideal to me.
Pegboard
The utility of this option is SO appealing to me. Give bargain pegboard a coat of semi-gloss paint to give it a stain repellent durable finish, and you’re good to go.
Herringbone
Herrinbone is another class act that’s seen a surge in popularity over the past few years.
Vertical Joint Wood Paneling
A little rougher than beadboard, I’m a huge fan of vertical joint wood paneling. It evokes a cottage-y, rustic feel, but still has clean lines that feel modern.
Shiplap
Similar to vertical joint wood paneling, shiplap is common in historic homes and barns. It also happens to be a favorite material of Chip and Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper, so you know it’s a solid gold decorating idea.
Solid Glass
Love the paint color you chose for your kitchen, but need something to protect your walls from pasta sauce and spatters? Why not install a high gloss pane of glass as a modern backsplash?
Granite
I love this as a natural alternative to marble. The texture is so beautiful and soft. A granite backsplash would be so perfectly suited for a cottage or cabin, don’t you think?
Chalkboard
Looking to change things up without breaking the bank? How easy would it be to grab a can of chalkboard paint and personalize your space for just a few bucks?
While we’re still undecided on which direction we’ll go with our kitchen backsplash, it’s nice to know there are so many gorgeous options – and even better, all of them are DIY friendly! Tell me, though, did I miss anything? What’s your personal favorite?
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