Though most people focus on a kitchen cabinet remodel when upgrading their home, many forget the backsplash but that element of your kitchen can have just as much of an impact on your kitchen's design. With so many choices in the material, style and color, a backsplash can be added anywhere there is countertop space. When planning your kitchen remodel, be sure to speak with your designer about all options for your backsplash because this design feature matters!
Absolutely. Backsplashes once served a functional purpose in the kitchen; they were a standard four inches high and set behind the stove and sink to protect your walls from moisture and grease. That four inch height, however, often offers insufficient protection against cooking splatters.
Nowadays, there is a wide range of modern kitchen backsplashes to choose from, such as natural stone, simple tile, solid surface materials, sophisticated mosaics, glamorous glass, ceramics and even metals. A beautiful backsplash creates visual interest and can be as impactful as a piece of art behind your countertop. This is a designer trick to add dimension to the look of a kitchen design.
Aesthetics are not the only factor to consider when choosing a backsplash for your kitchen. Ideally, you should choose the best material that offers protection and is easy to clean and maintain. Natural stone, like granite, is porous and can absorb grease over time. Popular materials such as elegant and stylish glass require less maintenance, however, you still need to stay on top of post-cooking clean-up to alleviate stains grout when you have a tile backsplash.
Highly-resistant Corian is a great material to use as a backsplash and looks just like a traditional tile backsplash. Corian is made from a blend of natural minerals and pure acrylic resin. Corian comes in one piece sheets and can be custom routed which means there’s no grout to clean. Unlike natural stone, it’s a quality non-porous surface, resistant to dirt, surface stains, humidity, and heat. It’s also highly durable and resistant to impact damage, bacteria, and mold. Available in over 100 colors, Corian can be routed in many popular designs, such as subway, diamond, off-set diamond, and square; it's guaranteed that you’ll find just the style you’re looking for.
The design of your backsplash is as important as the material you choose. As you plan your backsplash design, think about the overall look you’d like to achieve in your kitchen, as well as the space you have. If you have a small kitchen, wrapping the backsplash around the entire room can make a smaller kitchen appear larger by giving it a sense of continuity. Complex or colorful backsplashes work best with solid countertops. Don’t be afraid to mix and match materials and colors within your backsplash. Kitchen Magic features a designer-curated collection of the renowned Daltile brand - and include multi-colored variations--doing the design work for you.
To splurge or not to splurge- it's totally up to you.
Some homeowners are choosing to extend their granite or quartz countertops to the backsplash for a luxurious stone look using stone materials. But a backsplash that hits both the points of economy and beauty and creates a focal point in your Lehigh Valley kitchen is a high-pressure laminate (HPL) from Wilsonart that still gets that expensive look.
Simply choose a complementing color for your countertop-or use the same color for a finished, upscale look. HPLs in stone looks are replacing other traditional backsplashes, due to the affordability of the material.
Some homeowners find it difficult to visualize the result or are challenged when it comes to color or material selection. There are quite a few decisions in a short period of time. If you are prone to analysis paralysis, give yourself some planning and coordination time to weigh your options, but have a firm deadline so you are decisive. The decision to engage the assistance of a design professional to help guide you through the process is a wise one.
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