Backsplashes protect your kitchen walls from absorbing the stains, splatters, and smells that occur when you’re cooking. They’re also a design opportunity that can seamlessly tie your kitchen together. Finding an option that suits your existing kitchen countertops, cabinets, appliances, and walls can be challenging, however. Here are a few smart ideas for matching your backsplash to your existing decor. 

3 Ways to Match Backsplash With Your Countertop 

1. Choose a Focal Point

If your kitchen countertops are made of lovely, uniquely rippled marble, you’ll want to let them be the star of the show, so choose a relatively unobtrusive design for your backsplash. A standard 3-inch by 6-inch rectangular tile in a neutral shade, for example, will keep the space from feeling too visually overwhelming. If your counters are relatively muted, you have more room to experiment with a smaller tile sizes, mosaics, color variegation, unusual shapes like hexagons or arabesques, and placement patterns like herringbone. 

2. Consider Finishes       

Backsplashes can be an opportunity to add pleasant contrast and texture to an otherwise uniform room. If all your appliances and kitchen countertops have a sleek, high-shine finish, consider a matte ceramic tile backsplash to tone down the brightness. Alternatively, if your cabinets have a low-luster paint and your counters have a flat burnish, pick a glossy, reflective, or metallic backsplash. If you’re concerned that this will add too much sparkle, you can tone it down by creating a flat base with a subtle pattern. For instance, you could choose stone white or ivory and replace every third tile with golden glass. 

3. Pick a Color 

Some people prefer to keep their kitchen tranquil by picking cool, soothing tones like peacock blue or juniper green. Others prefer to create an inviting space with warm shades like cranberry or goldenrod. Bold or dark hues are energizing, memorable, and best for masking stains; desaturated tones or pastels are softer and airier, helping cramped kitchens feel more spacious. Whatever you do, ensure your choice doesn’t clash with existing materials. You can get an idea of complementary colors using a palette finder online. 

If you’re updating your kitchen or designing a new home, visit Rino’s Tile & Stone in Anchorage, AK. Locally owned and operated, they’re committed to finishing your project on time within budget. Made from top-notch quality imported materials, they have the resources to make your vision come to life. Call them at (907) 743-1075 for a consultation, or visit their website to browse their full list of services, from backsplash tiles to kitchen countertop materials.