Deciding on the right kitchen backsplash material and design can
still be time consuming but by using the right method, the process
can take less time.
still be time consuming but by using the right method, the process
can take less time.
There are quite a number of options for kitchen backsplash designs.
Narrowing down to the right one depends on other design elements in
the kitchen, particularly the kitchen countertops. To make this
process less time consuming and less daunting, you can use some
helpful tips. First, consider how the kitchen backsplash and the
countertops will pair off together. The backsplash forms a key focal
point in the kitchen, while the countertops are more functional. If
you put more weight on functionality rather than aesthetic appeal,
then you’ll have to first choose material and design for your
counters and this will influence the material you choose for the
backsplash, if both surfaces are to complement each other. You could
also choose the same material for both the backsplash and
countertops.
Narrowing down to the right one depends on other design elements in
the kitchen, particularly the kitchen countertops. To make this
process less time consuming and less daunting, you can use some
helpful tips. First, consider how the kitchen backsplash and the
countertops will pair off together. The backsplash forms a key focal
point in the kitchen, while the countertops are more functional. If
you put more weight on functionality rather than aesthetic appeal,
then you’ll have to first choose material and design for your
counters and this will influence the material you choose for the
backsplash, if both surfaces are to complement each other. You could
also choose the same material for both the backsplash and
countertops.
The second factor to consider is the kind of effect you want to
achieve. Backsplashes, whether a kitchen or bathroom
backsplash, are very key for making a statement. Depending
on your tastes and preferences, you can go for designs that are laid
back or you can go for a dramatic effect. When going for effect, you
have to take the counters into consideration as well. Only one of
these two surfaces (either counter or backsplash) should be subtle or
dramatic. If both are subtle, your kitchen could end up looking too
boring. If both are dramatic, the design will be too distracting. One
way to create different effects is by using patterns. Another way is
by using combinations of texture. For instance, you could combine a
neutral backsplash with counters that feature textured tiles and vice
versa. Using different shapes of tiles is yet another way of creating
effect.
achieve. Backsplashes, whether a kitchen or bathroom
backsplash, are very key for making a statement. Depending
on your tastes and preferences, you can go for designs that are laid
back or you can go for a dramatic effect. When going for effect, you
have to take the counters into consideration as well. Only one of
these two surfaces (either counter or backsplash) should be subtle or
dramatic. If both are subtle, your kitchen could end up looking too
boring. If both are dramatic, the design will be too distracting. One
way to create different effects is by using patterns. Another way is
by using combinations of texture. For instance, you could combine a
neutral backsplash with counters that feature textured tiles and vice
versa. Using different shapes of tiles is yet another way of creating
effect.
The third factor to consider when narrowing down your choices is how
much cleaning and maintenance you are prepared to take on. Different
materials require different levels of cleaning, based on the amount
of dirt they tend to collect. For instance, tiles collect grime and
will therefore require to be cleaned more frequently. On the other
hand, solid slab backsplashes don’t collect dirt, but depending on
the material the slabs are made of, they can react with certain
foods, oils and cleaning agents. Other materials such as glass, might
require to be polished on a daily basis in order to look presentable.
Some materials also require very delicate cleaning procedures and
will get ruined if not cleaned as required.
much cleaning and maintenance you are prepared to take on. Different
materials require different levels of cleaning, based on the amount
of dirt they tend to collect. For instance, tiles collect grime and
will therefore require to be cleaned more frequently. On the other
hand, solid slab backsplashes don’t collect dirt, but depending on
the material the slabs are made of, they can react with certain
foods, oils and cleaning agents. Other materials such as glass, might
require to be polished on a daily basis in order to look presentable.
Some materials also require very delicate cleaning procedures and
will get ruined if not cleaned as required.
Fourth, consider the area that the backsplash will span. A backsplash
could span anything from a small area to the whole kitchen. A lot of
factors come into play when considering how much of your kitchen
should have a backsplash. Try out some ideas with your designer and
experiment with interesting materials such as mosaic
backsplash tile
to get an idea of what the final result will be like. Lastly,
your budget will determine your choice of backsplash material, as
well as how much of your kitchen will be spanned by the backsplash.
could span anything from a small area to the whole kitchen. A lot of
factors come into play when considering how much of your kitchen
should have a backsplash. Try out some ideas with your designer and
experiment with interesting materials such as mosaic
backsplash tile
to get an idea of what the final result will be like. Lastly,
your budget will determine your choice of backsplash material, as
well as how much of your kitchen will be spanned by the backsplash.