The beginning of a new year tends to bring with it an energized sense of motivation. More often than not, these New Year inspirations are home-focused and have a way of ending up with dreams and plans of kitchen renovations finally making their way to the top of the to-do list. If this is the year you’ve decided to give your kitchen a face-lift, be sure to consider all of the details in the midst of the renovation excitement!
While it’s important to make the big decisions such as what type of granite countertop to install, and whether or not to go with new or vintage cabinets, some of the smaller kitchen features can make just as big of an impact with a little touch up. Giving a little time and investment to these lesser-recognized kitchen details is also a great way to help your kitchen décor make a unique statement and simultaneously protect your kitchen from the daily wear and tear of life which most likely, isn’t going to slow down this year.
When delving into the details, the kitchen backsplash is the perfect place to start. Important as a feature that protects your countertops from water and moisture damage, and also extremely visible in your décor scheme, a kitchen backsplash provides an amazing canvas for design creativity! Here are five of the top backsplash ideas to consider this year.
Don’t stop with a granite countertop
Granite countertops are unsurpassed in their beauty and quality as a high-class kitchen feature, but there’s no reason to limit yourself to countertops exclusively. Granite tiles or slabs make for an amazing backsplash no matter what type of look you’re going for. While granite tiles provide all the protection that granite countertops have to offer, they also give the illusion of unique textures when used as a backslash. Additionally, tiles give you the option of grouting in fun or creative colors to add a fancy flair to your kitchen backsplash. If you’re looking for a more streamlined look, continuing your granite slab countertop up the wall to include the backsplash makes for an extremely sleek design in your kitchen.
Keeping copper a little closer
Copper tiles are often used on restaurant or hotel ceilings to create the illusion of sophistication and reflective class. Fortunately for homeowners, there’s no reason these shimmering and beautiful copper tiles can’t be incorporated into a backsplash for your kitchen. Moisture resistant and uniquely textured, adding a copper tile backsplash to your kitchen is an easy way to add a little rustic flair to your décor. Similarly, copper tends to reflect the overhead lighting, which will also bring out the stunning earth tones in your granite countertops, really pulling the room together in a dramatic and colorful way.
Giving basic brick new life
Sticking close to the rustic theme, there’s hardly a better way to give your kitchen a natural feel than with the addition of a brick backsplash. Easy to add to natural décor, but flexible enough to be matched with modern appliances, brick is an amazing choice when it comes to backsplash detailing. Similar to copper, brick tends to bring out the deep, earth tones of granite countertops, pulling the décor together in seamless fashion.
A successful backsplash hosts stones
There’s no rule that says a busy kitchen can’t provide a little Zen in your life too, and the backsplash is an easy place to start. Taking some of those tips and tricks that bring a Zen Japanese bathroom to life can also jumpstart your path to serenity in the kitchen. Well-placed and patterned stones are believed to create a sense of calm in a Japanese bathroom or garden. The same concept can be applied to your kitchen backsplash and if it doesn’t succeed in creating Zen, it will at the very least succeed in being a beautiful décor statement! Using a variety of stones to create the actual backsplash is a unique and stunning option for your backsplash and gives you the flexibility to incorporate a number of colors into your design. Even better, you don’t have to spend a lot to make this creative statement happen. Stones from your backyard will work just fine if properly grouted together.
Take it up a notch with talavera tile
If you’re looking for a more colorful approach, nothing says bold like a set of talavera tiles to bring your kitchen backsplash to life. Try intermixing some of these vibrant and colorful tiles with solid colors for a more subdued approach. Or, if you’re really going for a creative outlet, fill the backsplash with tiles for a bright wall that works wonders against moisture. Whatever route you decide to take, you will have used a small kitchen backsplash to make a big statement about your personal taste and style in the kitchen.