10 Oct Creative Backsplash Designs to Explore

Creative backsplash designs offer homeowners a great way to add a pop of color to your kitchen, enhance the ambiance of the room and yes, even provide a bit of functionality to one of your home’s most utilized areas. You can go with a subtle subway tile, intricate mosaic or a stamped tin tile design. Choosing the right backsplash design can set the tone for your entire kitchen so let’s get creative.

Consider Your Style

The first step in backsplash designs is assessing your kitchen aesthetic. There are almost as many choices as there are personalities. Let’s find out what your overall kitchen aesthetic is by looking at these basic design styles.

• Traditional: A traditional style of home decor uses classic elements. In backsplash designs that can mean ceramic subway tile, square tiles or a mosaic tile design. The traditional backsplash designs complement the colors of the kitchen so look for creams, pale yellows and classic white.

• Farmhouse: Modern as it is the farmhouse aesthetic calls to mind the simple, easygoing essence of comfort and “home”. Warm, relaxing and cozy describe any take on farmhouse design whether modern, country, coastal or eclectic. Shiplap, marble, brick and stone work well for farmhouse backsplash designs. The objective is to either complement or contrast the colors used in your kitchen palette. 

• Rustic: A rustic aesthetic uses natural materials. Rustic backsplash designs include the use of handmade tiles, shiplap, ceramic tiles in earthy tones or large stone tiles, glazed terracotta or natural brick-look tiles.

• Contemporary: Contemporary homes really let you explore your creative side. When it comes to backsplash designs examples to explore include geometric tiles, textured tiles and even metallic colored tiles. A bold color with a high-gloss finish can liven up a more neutral color scheme. Neutral colored backsplash designs can balance a more vibrant palette in your kitchen.

• Modern: The mid-century modern aesthetic harkens back to a design trend that was sleek and minimalist. Clean, defined lines, glossy finishes, plenty of polish and monochromatic colors help define modern backsplash designs. Choose large-format square ceramic tiles or a solid design in a brightly colored high gloss finish. 

Defining Your Color Scheme 

It seems like overstaying the obvious but it’s just as essential that you match your overall color scheme. Here are some ideas for creative backsplash designs that complement or match your kitchen’s color palette. 

• Contrasting Backsplash Designs: With contrasting colors your backsplash can make a statement. White cabinets? Opt for vibrant, bold colors in your backsplash design. Dark wood cabinets? A subtle cream colored subway tile will make them stand out. Bold colors can contrast with muted colors in a very exciting and creative way.

• Complementary: While not as bold as contrasting colors your choice of complementary colors is anything but boring. Complement a cool-toned kitchen design color with warmer backsplash designs. Blue or green cabinets are complemented nicely by a yellow backsplash. The little pop of complementing color makes your kitchen that much more pleasing to the eye.

• Monochromatic: Do you like the cohesive look of monochromatic color schemes? White subway tile, white cabinets and white countertops are a classic design that never seems to go our of style. Light wood, cream colored counters and backsplash provide an ambience of elegance and harmony. 

Choose Your Materials for Backsplash Designs

Backsplash designs depend as much on the material as the color and style. There are pros and cons to each and every material. Durability is a key consideration. Low-to-no maintenance means you shouldn’t need to worry about stains from cooking splatters. Of course you don’t want to bust your budget either. Here are some of the top choices for backsplash materials. 

Ceramic Tile: Durable, affordable, easy to maintain and available in many colors and finishes ceramic tile is still the popular go-to for backsplash designs. Get creative with your backsplash and use different colors or go with a white subway with smaller tiles in a bold color.

Stone: Natural stone tiles come in a variety of substances. Travertine, slate and granite are popular choices. So are the many engineered stone backsplashes. They have the look of stone, thanks to the veneer, but are more budget-friendly and durable. And they are easier to install.

Glass: Sleek and modern glass is great for any aesthetic, but particularly nice in modern and contemporary backsplash designs. Durable and non-porous glass isnt impervious to smudges. It may require more frequent cleaning. These backsplash tiles are available in many different colors and sizes. They also work well as a complement to your ceramic tile. 

Metal: Traditional metal tiles were once only considered for ceilings. But once the trend caught on manufacturers began producing metal tiles for backsplash designs. Metal definitely provides a unique look to your kitchen. Metal comes in a variety of designs and finishes. However, it’s not the most durable and can discolor, scratch and degrade over time.

Shiplap: Shiplap has a lot going for it. It’s easy to install as you can put it over your existing backsplash. The shiplap backsplash designs add interest and look great with either open shelving or beneath your kitchen cabinets. Some Quad Cities homeowners utilize shiplap along with ceramic tile to their backsplash designs. Shiplap must be professionally treated and installed or you could end up with a warped or stained backsplash.

We Can Help

With so many backsplash designs to explore you may need some assistance from the professionals at Seiffert Building Supplies. Our experienced design specialists and project management team can help in any way. Please contact Seiffert Building Supplies for your next backsplash project.