Chic Kitchen Backsplash Ideas That Will Transform the Entire Room

Article by Hadley Mendelsohn

Between choosing a layout, appliances, and a color scheme, there's a lot to consider when designing a kitchen. And that's exactly why we're focusing on the fun part right now: Backsplash, which basically just refers to the kitchen wall material. Backsplashes can span the entire wall, they can be a pop behind the range, or they can cover the area between the countertops and cabinets. And then there's the big wide world of texture and color they open up. It doesn't matter if your dream kitchen is rustic and cozy, or modern and sleek—the 50 kitchen backsplash design ideas below will have you covered.

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Matching Island

Lacquer, marble, tiles, oh my! This fabulously over-the-top kitchen designed by Michelle Nussbaumer isn't afraid to have fun. For a similar look, choose a backsplash that corresponds with the kitchen island and then use tile on the floors.

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Stripes

Subway tile offers tons of room for creativity in the kitchen, so if you want to use subway tile but also want to feature a more unique backsplash, look no further. Here, Chango & Co. created two stripes of olive green to add color and break up the white backsplash. They're placed under the white floating shelves, playing up the linear motif further.

Calcutta Marble

Marble can be as traditional or as modern as you want it to be, based on the materials you pair with it. In this sleek kitchen designed by Arent & Pyke, the marble backsplash blends seamlessly with the countertops and both contrasts and complements the gray natural stone island.

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Stainless Steel Details

To combat the inevitable oil splatter, choose a stainless steel backsplash, like those used in restaurant kitchens. They can still look inviting, family-friendly, and stylish. In this kitchen designed by NICOLEHOLLIS Studio, the warm wood cabinets do the trick.

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Non-repeating Pattern

The pattern of the tiles in this kitchen by Studio DB changes ever so slightly as it crawls across the wall, creating a unique and chic non-repeating pattern.