Kitchens are the most multifunctional areas of the house
wherein you will find the most amount of activity happening at various
different times. Whether it is cooking food in large quantities or the family
getting together after a long day, the kitchen is the central space where the
family really gets together.
A backsplash is the space between the countertops and the
cabinets; and the space behind your stoves and ovens. One of the easiest ways
to get that creativity flowing in your kitchen is to create the correct effect
with a well thought out backsplash.
A backsplash will effortlessly make your kitchen bright and
beautiful with all eyes getting glued to that statement design. But as they
say, make wise and planned decisions as this particular element has the power
to make or break the overall design.
The wrong backsplash will end up making your pretty kitchen
looking disjointed or clunky. Following are some points that you might want to
ponder on before designing your kitchen backsplash.
Planning for Long term
Think of the long term before picking your kitchen tiles. ‘Would I want these even after 10
years?’ Run your mind through questions like these because you might not know
it yet, but your taste and choice are bound to transform over the years. Think
multiple times, assess your own style and try to think of the larger picture
before zeroing in on a particular style.
Backsplash height
An important factor to determine during a kitchen renovation is
the height of your backsplash. Some designs keep only a little space for
backsplash tiles as the majority of overhead area is filled with shelves and
other storage elements. The amount of area you want to designate to your backsplash
should be decided upon before you
choose the colour and material of your tiles.
Countertop design
The countertops are the most important elements inside a
kitchen. That is where the actual cooking happens! Whether you like straight
clean-lined edges or more of vintage profiles, the countertop is where you can
get creative! Your backsplash design must depend upon the how your countertops
are designed. You might want to choose a backsplash that not only matches with
the countertops but also with the cabinets overhead, floor and wall tiles as
well.
Material and grout
Go for a material that is budget friendly. Did you know that a
dapper, classy ‘look’ could be attained not from getting expensive stone
fittings but with an eye for the right kind of tiles! There are numerous
options you can choose from – marble look or cement look porcelain tiles are much in vogue as you get
the quality of stone with the technology and price of porcelain. Once the
material is decided upon, quickly choose a colour that is in tune with the over
all design. Make sure the colour of your grout is similar to the colour of the
tiles. This way, your backsplash will be pleasing to the eye.
It is pretty simple – your backsplash is the opportunity to get
as creative as it gets. That neat space between the countertops and cabinets is
what sets the trend for the entire kitchen. Do a thorough research for options
before you finalise on the colour and patterns. Sticking to a budget might seem
like a mean feat, but there is a ocean of options available these days. You do
not need to spend a lot of money to be creative. Just think of your space, the
style you want to stick to, practical elements like comfort or cleaning and
voila! You will have finalised on a backsplash design in no time.
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