Choosing A Backsplash For Your Kitchen Remodel

When having your kitchen remodeled, you may have so many decisions to make that you quickly tire of making them. While it’s one thing to put your project in the hands of a capable and trusted designer or remodeler they may ask you about preferences and present options for the best materials and aesthetics for your new kitchen. Your new kitchen’s backsplash not only makes a style statement, but it is one part of the kitchen you have to clean daily and maintain for years to come.

Counter To Ceiling Tile

Tile is a classic backsplash choice. Many homeowners choose tile for their kitchen’s backsplash; it’s a classic choice. Because tile is not the easiest material to remove, and we want your new kitchen to last, try not to choose something just based on trends—unless you happen to love it—and you plan on remaining in your home for at least 5 years. You can select smaller mosaic tiles, large tiles, or tiles in many shapes and patterns. There are many varieties of tile to choose from, from glass tiles, porcelain, ceramic, or tiles with metallic finishes; backsplashes are the perfect place to play with colors and patterns.

One 2020 trend that we are 100% here for, is the floor-to-ceiling tile backsplash behind your range and cabinets. The look is clean and crisp, modern and sophisticated. Think about the lack of personality that section of wall between your cabinets and ceiling normally has; now imagine gleaming subway tiles all the way to the ceiling! It’s a bit striking—kind of like art! Can you tell we are obsessed with this look?

Backsplashes: a Colorful Array

Color trends are huge right now in the kitchen; from dark and moody, to jewel tones or sunny yellows. If the thought of having colorful cabinetry or a statement appliance gives you pause, consider using your backsplash as a colorful focus. Regardless of the tile pattern you choose, you can opt for white and give pops of colorful tile, or just do one shade, like emerald green or Pantone’s color of the year Classic Blue.

The Seamless—Or Not—Transition of Stone

Many homeowners are choosing to create a stone backsplash to seamlessly blend with their countertops. This look works wonderfully in the minimalist kitchen designs currently trending. Cleaning is a breeze with a flow of materials that goes up the wall, and sometimes even into a shelf designed for placement above your kitchen sink. For some individuals, using the same exact surface for the backsplash as the countertop feels too boring—the slab of stone you choose for your kitchen backsplash doesn’t have to match your countertops! The gorgeous neutrality of quartz counters makes using a contrasting slab as a backsplash even more appealing. 

Metal for Your Kitchen Backsplash

Metal backsplashes made from copper, stainless steel, or aluminum are unique choices for your new kitchen. Some homeowners want a look that is one of a kind. Metal is versatile and can be used in transitional kitchens as well as industrial kitchens, depending on how it’s used; from quilted copper or bronze backsplashes to patinaed copper sheets—metal backsplashes are attention-grabbers. You can even select metal tiles for a look that is even more textured.

ELM Builds Beautiful Kitchens

Are you ready to begin your kitchen remodel? Contact ELM Construction LLC now and get started! We can guide you through the selections for your new room and transform your home into a functional and beautiful space. Visit our website and take a look at our kitchen portfolio.