DARING KITCHEN BACKSPLASHES


Backsplashes for kitchens come in limitless options—whether you want to be adventurous or you prefer something neutral. The backsplash is a great place to go bold because it’s a small amount of real estate in your kitchen and won’t be overwhelming. It adds personality and customization to your design for little time and money. 
 
For inspiration, explore these five bold kitchen backsplashes.
Modern kitchen with black, white, and gray glass mosaic backsplash, wood shelves, marble look quartz island with two sinks.

BOLD AND BLACK

Black backsplash tile looks great when used in a modern design. Consider a larger subway wall tile for spacious kitchens or lots of countertop. Remember to check out coordinating trim to add pristine edges and corners to your design.
 
For backsplashes for kitchens with farmhouse style that feature wood fixtures or furnishings, the bold outline of a black backsplash lends a contemporary feel to the design. If you decide to go with a black backsplash, you should also consider pairing it with a gray floor tile to harmonize the look.
Country style kitchen with gray & beige encaustic wall tile, floating shelves over picture windows, floor tile that looks like wood, and gray porcelain slab countertops.

MULTICOLORED

If you need to add interest, consider going with a multi-colored backsplash tile. Mosaic tile innately adds dimension; the addition of multiple colors even more so. For traditional appeal, encaustic tile is an excellent option. Rather than trying to come up with a color scheme from scratch, base the whole design around a favorite encaustic tile or mosaic blend. 
Open concept dining room and kitchen with white & gray marble countertop, antique mirror & marble mosaic backsplash, distressed wood table & chairs.

NEUTRALS

Even a neutral colored tile can be dramatic. For instance, a glass mosaic, metallic tile, or neutral mosaic with mirror accents are all neutral in color but make a bold statement in your design. The reflected light from these tiles make them ideal for kitchen backsplashes in darker rooms.
Kitchen with medium brown wood cabinets in a modern style with blue glass rectangular mosaic in a grid arrangement.

Jewel tones

To add depth and sophistication to your space, consider richly saturated hues for your kitchen backsplash. Daltile offers several opulent mosaics in glass or ceramic along with subway tile and four-inch ceramic tiles in over a hundred colors.
Kitchen backsplash of pre-cut beige marble and white marble mosaic tile, off-white quartz countertop that looks like marble, and woodgrain cabinets.

PATTERNS & SHAPES

Patterned kitchen backsplashes are hot right now. A geometric pattern or even a floral design becomes the center of attention and a visually dramatic design element that sets your design apart from other backsplashes for kitchens. 

A unique shape also draws attention. Go for a curvy lantern shape or pencil-thin linear shape, even an angular picket will do the trick.

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