Decorating Ideas for a Kitchen Backsplash
Waterproof materials like glass, tile or metal installed on the wall above your kitchen sink prevent water damage and add to the decor. Whether you install a small backsplash just around the sink or continue it above the countertops and stove for a more thematic look, you have a variety of intriguing options. Does this Spark an idea?
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Reflective Materials
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Small kitchens lacking natural light often seem dark and cramped. Reflective backsplash materials help you make the most of limited lighting. You don't have to use mirror tiles to achieve this, although it is an option. High-gloss white tiles reflect plenty of light, according to the "Sunset" magazine website. Polished steel and other metals also reflect light.
Marble
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For a neutral backsplash design, try marble. Different colors of marble fit both contemporary and traditional decor styles and add a touch of class. Thin sheets of marble work for a backsplash because they aren't heavy, unlike marble countertops. If you have marble countertops, considering running a strip of the same stone along the top of it to create a matching backsplash.
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Plexiglass
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Less expensive than glass but just as clear and reflective, acrylic glass protects the wall behind your sink or stove. A clear choice like this is the best option if you don't want to hide the paint or wallpaper behind another material. Acrylic glass scratches easily, but kitchen backsplashes don't tend to get more wear and tear than grease and water splatters. Arrange favorite art prints, postcards or patterned papers behind the acrylic glass for a one-of-a-kind backsplash, the Apartment Therapy website suggests. A line of basic silicone caulk keeps water from leaking behind the acrylic.
Decals
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Renters who can't chisel out the old tile backsplash in their kitchen or grout a new one in place must adapt with decorations that aren't permanent. A number of companies produce removable vinyl decals, including small ones designed to give plain tile backsplashes more exciting patterns. Peel-off vinyl wallpaper also works to create a decorative backsplash in a rental kitchen.
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