How to Choose a Backsplash Color
The kitchen is the most used room in many homes. The kitchen is used for cooking, hanging out and entertaining guests. A kitchen backsplash can add some flow to a room that is filled with many different types of appliances and furniture. The backsplash is located just above the counter top and within view of everyone who sees your kitchen. It's important to know how to choose the correct color to accent your kitchen appropriately and effectively. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Samples of backsplash materials in several colors
- Swatches of colors in your kitchen or a camera
Instructions
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Compile a collection of the colors and textures that are featured in your kitchen. Use paint samples from your walls, leftover floor tiles or even photos of your kitchen to create a kitchen portfolio.
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Take your color collection to a home decor or home improvement store, and compare them with different backsplash materials and colors.
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Choose a few selections you especially like. Consider colors that are deeper than the colors you have on your walls and countertop. The contrast can create more visual interest than lighter colors or metallic colors. Ask for samples to take home with you.
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Take your samples home and lean them against the wall above your kitchen counter. Leave them there for a few days and look at them each time you enter your kitchen. You may find yourself drawn to a few choices more than others.
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Narrow your choices down by removing any color samples you aren't really interested in, and leave only your favorites. Continue looking at the samples each time you are in the kitchen. Eventually, your choice will become apparent.
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