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Installing a backsplash in your kitchen can instantly change the entire look and feel of your kitchen. Backsplash materials are not as limited as they have been in prior years. Resources such as personal DIY blogs and home improvement websites and television shows offer many ideas for creative kitchen backsplashes. When designing your backsplash, try to identify ways to incorporate your personality to make the space your own. There are several creative kitchen backsplash ideas for designers looking to create a unique backsplash.

Glass Tile Backsplash Ideas

Give your kitchen a burst of color with a bright backsplash design. If your kitchen is decorated in neutral colors, a bright glass tile
will add a dash of color enhancing the overall feel of the room. As seen below, although the color stands out from the other neutral tones in the room, it does encourage a smooth flow from space to space.

Contrasting shiny and matte glass tile
Rectangular glass tile

Unique Backsplash Materials: Mixed Materials

If you find yourself torn between two styles of backsplash, step out of your comfort zone and use both. Using two or more materials to create a custom design backsplash will surely add personality and style to your kitchen. As shown here, designer Helen Richardson combined marble tile and stainless steel to create a decorative backsplash. Not only does the mixing of materials create an unique design, but it also gives you the option to create a focal point as seen below.

Creative Backsplash Ideas:

Create a Focal Point

A lot of famous interior designers wow their clients by creating a focal point with kitchen backsplash. These designers focus on creating a backsplash in one area. This is usually over the stove or sink. Most often, these types of backsplashes are designed with mosaic tile. The eclectic design of many mosaic tile options are perfect for creating unique eye catching backsplashes.

Consistency: One Material

As bizarre as it may seem, using the one material for countertops and the backsplash can also create work well. If this is the option for you, consider marble, granite or porcelain. As seen below, this look creates a clean, sleek and modern space. The designer, chose marble tile for the counter tops and the backsplash.

Images courtesy of HGTV.com

Beautiful Options Tile for your DIY Backlash Job

Makeover your home with a simple backsplash job! A backsplash will help conserve your counters and your home as well as make your space more attractive. There are several tile options out there for your next backsplash project. Not only is tile easy to find but installing a backsplash is a very inexpensive home decorating project!

Square Metal Wall Tiles

Hide damaged walls with self-stick, tile covers. Give any area a whole new look. Durable, won’t stain, crack or chip. Ideal in kitchen or bathroom. Squaretiles cover surface, triangular tiles fill in edges in four handsome finishes. Cut to fit with scissors, no grout needed clean with soapy cloth. Square tile packagecovers three square feet, triangular one and a half square feet. Set of24.

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Green Onyx 1×1 Polished Mosaics Meshed on 12″ X 12″ Tiles for Kitchen Backsplash
Gorgeous 1×1 Green onyx polished mosaics meshed on a 12″ x 12″ tile. Each tile is one square foot. We also carry onyx mosaics in White, Gold and Green Onyx in color. Purchase directly from the manufacturer and save. Give us a call and talk to our designers about your project. We offer discounts to Designers, Builder, Contractors and Architects. Take a look at the last picture, these tiles can be simply cut with a household scissors into any pattern so you can use them as you like. Discount on product and shipping is available for all orders over 100 tiles. Please note: Usage: Walls, countertops, backsplash, shower walls, foyer and flooring (subject to job specification). May be used in some exterior applications, depending on geographic location. Shade and Shape Variation: Mid to high range. Due to local raw materials and unique manufacturing techniques, variations in body and color from tile to tile are to be expected. This is considered desirable and part of the inherent beauty of our product. Installation Natural stone should be dry-laid prior to installation to inspect for color, shading, and size variance. Material should be combined from each case to ensure optimal blending of shade variations. Always follow the manufacturers instructions when using setting materials, tools and sealers. Care and Maintenance: For daily cleaning use a pH balanced, neutral spray cleaner for countertops. For deep-set, hard to remove stains, inquire about an industrial-strength tile stain remover. Be sure to use a cleaner made for tile, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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RHOMBOID Italian White Carrara Marble Polished Mosaic Tiles for Backsplash
Rhomboid White Carrara Marble Made from the highest quality premium Italian marble Strictly selected; consistent in color, sizing and finish Larger quantities are readily available in full pallets and containers. Suitable for commercial and residential projects (Interior as well as exterior surface covering applications) Meets your needs at a very low cost (Item originally retails for $19.75/sq. ft. Yours is only $13.99/sq. ft.)
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