If you are having kitchen remodeling done, consider adding a backsplash behind the stove. This design element adds visual appeal as well as being practical, as the tile or other material is straightforward to clean. Here are five trends to inspire your kitchen remodeling project.

Backsplash Ideas for Your Kitchen Remodel

1. Subway Tiles

Subway tiling continues to be a popular trend for stove backsplashes. The most common size is 3” x 6”, but new trends are showing an oversized subway tile shape, 4” x 8” or 4” x 12.” These rectangular tiles are quick to clean and offer a sleek, modern look to the kitchen. Larger format tiles can help small kitchens appear more prominent, especially if you build the backsplash upwards to the ceiling.

2. Patterns

If your kitchen remodeling includes solid, neutral quartz or stone countertops, you can indulge a passion for pattern in the backsplash. Moroccan tiles, geometric designs, or even a collection of tiles collected from travels over time are perfect accents for an otherwise neutral-toned kitchen. If using a pattern that repeats, plan the scale of the backsplash so that the repetition occurs in a pleasing, balanced way. Big tiles or designs look stunning spread to the ceiling or across an entire wall.

3. Location

You don’t have to limit a backsplash to the stove; they look dramatic as a wall behind the sink area in the kitchen or wet bar. Choose a large format pattern or design to make the most of the area that is behind the sink. If you opt for this trend, keep the backsplash behind the stove more neutral, so they don’t visually compete.

4. Bright & Shiny

Metallic tile with an extra shiny finish is popular for 2019, as it adds light to the room both in the daytime and at night, via overhead lighting. Choose mirrored tile for a strong statement, or go lightly with metallic toned tile accents within a more neutral backsplash. Metallics add a modern or industrial feel, perfect if that is your design goal.

5. Stone & Marble

Stone and marble are classic kitchen accents that you can lay as a slab behind the stove or as tiles. The natural finish blends well with classic, modern, rustic, and country decor. A truly versatile addition to the kitchen, stone and marble never go out of style. 

Choose an aesthetically appealing backsplash for the sink or stove during your next kitchen remodeling project. Ohio Kitchen Bath & Basement, in Stark, OH, offers basement, kitchen, and bath remodeling to the Akron area. They are independent remodeling contractors who love any project, whether large or small. Visit the website to see a gallery of projects or call (330) 224-8428 for a free estimate.