What if we told you that there was an easy and fun way to enhance one of the most overlooked parts of your kitchen or bathroom? Both these rooms of your homes have something that is called a backsplash - this is the portion of your wall behind a sink or a kitchen counter that absorbs the splashes of water that fall on the wall when cooking or washing up. A backsplash can be as small or as large as you like and is an interesting piece to look at because it can be designed and embellished in many different ways. Although backsplashes are primarily functional, they can also be a beautiful addition to your kitchen or bathroom. Materials to use

You can be quite creative with the materials you use for your backsplash, with the only disclaimer being that they need to be waterproof or then sealed. Backsplashes are most often made with tiles however other popular materials include glass granite and stainless steel. Contractors will often just extend your counter and use whatever materials they’ve used there, for your backsplash as well. This gives your space a sense of uniformity but can also be a little bit boring. Also, keep in mind that you want your backsplash to be easily cleaned so pick a material that can be easily wiped down. Glass Backsplashes

Glass has become extremely popular in recent years and is a great option to bring some sophistication and elegance to your kitchen or bathroom. Glass never goes out of style and different types provide very unique moods. You can also consider using glass that is painted on the other side of your backsplash to provide a nice touch of colour.





Tiles

You can easily create a unique backsplash using coloured tiles. See how bright and pretty tiles like these will make your kitchen look? You could also stick to one particular colour scheme, instead of using too many shades.



Mosaic

You can create a mosaic out of glass, tiles or stone and completely transform the look of a room. Mosaic can be expensive but looks beautiful and is quite easy to maintain depending on what you choose as the material. Lots of homes use travertine to create Tuscan-style mosaics that add a sense of warmth and depth to your kitchen.



Mirrors

Using mirror mosaic tiles in the kitchen will give it a chic and urban contemporary look. Moreover, the light from the mirrors will reflect off your pots and pans, making you feel like you’re out partying instead of indoors, cooking!



Wood

Surprisingly, wood can also be used as a backsplash, as long as it's sealed correctly. A huge trend these days is using salvaged materials and antique wood that is moisture-resistant is an interesting way. Consider these, or reclaimed wood, to decorate your backsplash.



Florals

Floral patterns aren’t just trendy, they look gorgeous too! There is just something about this delicate pattern that can calm you down and transport you to your happy place. Incorporate the floral trend by bringing it to your kitchen in the form of a beautiful backsplash.



Brick

In the same vein, we love the earthy, cozy feeling that brick can lend a kitchen.The rich colour palette and warm energy of brick go well with almost any cabinetry and wood combination. You can also create designs and patterns with your bricks to add a little more personality to your backsplash.



Checkerboard

If you’re aiming for a positive, jolly vibe in your kitchen, using a checkerboard backsplash is a great option.You can use any colours that you like, but the Discern team simply loves the original red-and-white checkerboard pattern. It really makes the space look cheery and vibrant.

Pastels

You can never go wrong with pastels! If you have clean white cabinets and chrome and silver kitchen gadgets, using pastel shades in your backsplash design will lift up your kitchen from dowdy to chic in an instant!Some colours you can opt for are robin’s egg blue, pale pink and mint green.



Marble

If all else fails, you can always choose marble. It is the most sophisticated material that’s probably going to be trending forever! You could opt for plain white marble or veined versions. They’ll work really well if you have dark wooden kitchen cabinets. But they won’t look bad against white, either!



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