When you begin to think of all the things to bring new life to your kitchen, a new kitchen backsplash should be at the top of your list. It is an easy way to add a splash of color, decorative touch, and can even change things up completely. Simple or ornate, it has the ability to truly make a statement.
By just adding a backsplash, you are finishing the look of your kitchen. A basic white subway tile comes across as simple, but creates a completely classic look.

But even taking white in another direction, the texture of limestone and a herringbone pattern add old world elegance.

A colorful tile adds just the right amount of punch to simple cabinet and countertop selections.

Since grey is the new black and penny is the new basic tile, your kitchen becomes up to date instantly.

Creating a focal point is a great way to introduce patterns and borders. Typically over the stove or sink is an easy way to do something a little special.

Hand painted tiles create a piece of artwork.

Using a patterned tile all over is a way to introduce subtle color and texture without going overboard.

Sometimes the shimmer of having a glass tile backsplash is all you need. It is a reflective surface worthy of standing on its own and the variety of options is limitless.

Enhancing the architecture of your kitchen can be simple and classic with the addition of marble tiles.

As you can see, it doesn’t have to be difficult to add some color and character to your kitchen, just cover it in tile!

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[...] tile with varying shades of emerald, kelly and celadon green would look fresh and modern on a kitchen back-splash when paired with stainless steel appliances and rich brown [...]