Now that we have those beautiful countertops in place, you have to decide on what kind of backsplash that will make your kitchen more unique. Backsplash materials range from the material your countertop is to metals and glass. There are thousands of possibilities when deciding on the design and materials that you want to use. Ceramic, glass, stone, and metal are just a few that we offer here at Planet Granite of Daytona.
Before you begin to pick the materials and design you want for your kitchen, you need to determine your personal style. Your style may be traditional, transitional, contemporary, or a combination of several styles. knowing your personal style will help you determine what kind of backsplash design you want and as well as the materials used. If you’re not sure what you like, look online for kitchen designs and keep notes of what you like and dislike.
For you kitchen to function correctly, all of the elements must work together to bring balance in the space, including the floor, countertops, and backsplash. The backsplash is not a separate entity in the kitchen, so you have to pick materials that “co-exist” with one another.
When choosing a material for your backsplash, consider glass. When you use glass in the form of a simple tile or an custom design, it’s a great material to create a contemporary or transitional felling. You can create a custom mix of glass mosaic mixed with metal, stone, or precious gems which also can add texture and movement. Along with different types of materials, you can use different sizes with or without the same materials. You will be surprised by what a little bit of variety will do for your kitchens design.
In most houses, there is generally more square footage of wall space above the range and sink. So these are the areas in which you can do a creative tile design that can get a lot of visual attention. Patterns in this area can be altered without affecting the rest of the backsplash. Options include installing the tiles on the diagonal and putting a border with a contrasting tile. It can be as easy as adding a bold color, but the tiles remaining the same size.
These are just a few things to keep in mind when choosing the perfect backsplash for your kitchen. Remember that there are thousands of options that will work in your home, but you have to find the one that you love the most and functions well.