Monday, June 28, 2010

A Splashy Kitchen Affair

Kitchens can be messy. Do you have to resort to dark colours just to downplay the grease and other stains which are inevitable in the kitchen? Of course not! That's what backsplashes are for.




Unique Kitchen Backsplash Ideas


There are many unique kitchen backsplash ideas that will really stand out in the room while also serving the functional purpose of the backsplash.

Kitchen backsplashes can be functional and decorative. The purpose of the backsplash is to protect the walls and from splatters and spills around the counter and stove area. Homeowners have a wide array of choices when it comes to unique kitchen backsplash ideas as it is not necessary to stick to plain white tile backsplashes or dull ceramic ones. Instead one can choose from one of the unique ideas below or use some creativity and come up with their own.

Glass Tile Backsplashes
Glass tile can add some color into a kitchen. They come in a variety of colors to fit any style of kitchen. They can be used to create a monochromatic look or several different colors can be used in a preset or random pattern. Glass tiles can be easily installed by a homeowner if they are looking for a unique kitchen backsplash but also want to save money.

Painted Tile Backsplashes
It is not very hard to paint ceramic tiles. A great kitchen backsplash idea for a family home is to have family members including kids decorate the tiles and add them into the backsplash. The painted tiles can be added every so often to give the kitchen a personalized touch. If the homeowner is an artist or knows someone who paints well, they can also have the tiles painted with cute designs that go with the style of the kitchen. For example, a country kitchen could have ceramic tiles painted with baskets, roosters, the American flag, or flowers.

Broken Mosaic Tile Backsplashes
Instead of simply having mosaic tile as a kitchen backsplash a person can break the tiles and then randomly place them on the wall. This is definitely a more modern style for a contemporary or modern kitchen. This style can also be accomplished quite easily by the homeowner and looks a lot more expensive that it really is.

Stainless Steel Backsplashes
A stainless steel kitchen backsplash fits into a contemporary style kitchen as well as a rustic kitchen. They look great with kitchens that have stainless steel appliances as they bring the whole look together. These types of backsplashes are durable and easy to clean with stainless steel cleaners. Although this may sound appealing to some people, stainless steel can get expensive, so large areas of the wall may be quite expensive to make into stainless steel backsplashes.

Stone Backsplashes
A stone kitchen backsplash adds some variety into the kitchen. With stone a person never knows what kind of pattern or colors that the end product will come out with. Stone goes great with rustic or Mediterranean style kitchens. It can come in a variety of colors from tan and brown to red and black.

The Shape and Style of Penny Tiles
Mosaic tiles have been used for centuries as a floor covering, a decorative art, or a wall tile. Today's unique tile designs update this retro tile look with penny tiles.
If a homeowner really wants unique kitchen backsplash ideas that no one else will have, the best place is to use one of these ideas and then build off it. A person can even combine two of the design ideas and make their own personal backsplash that represents their style.