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{"id":1712,"date":"2016-07-27T18:00:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T18:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=1712"},"modified":"2019-05-08T23:36:32","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T23:36:32","slug":"backsplash-options-for-the-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/27\/backsplash-options-for-the-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"Backsplash Options for the Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1713\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/BLOG-6.-Wesley-Allen-Bar-and-Game-Room-Bar-Stool-B263H24.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1713\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/BLOG-6.-Wesley-Allen-Bar-and-Game-Room-Bar-Stool-B263H24-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Wesley Allen Bar and Game Room Bar Stool B263H24\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wesley Allen Bar and Game Room Bar Stool B263H24<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are a lot of options from trendy to traditional when it comes to the materials that you can use for your kitchen backsplash. Your options can range from rustic wood, metal to trendy glass. Tile may be the most used backsplash material at the moment but there are many other choices to look at. Natural stone is also a fast-growing option. With the right installer, your options grow even more.<\/p>\n<p>What to choose?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wood Mosaic <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A mosaic tile backsplash can be fashioned out of any antique or old thing. For instance, an old boat wood can be used as a moisture-repellent material. This kind of wood mosaic backsplash no longer requires sealant or grout.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reclaimed Wood <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whoever said hardwood is just for flooring and walls has clearly not seen the beauty of hardwood backsplash. A standout feature of open-concept kitchens is a modern backsplash. You can stray from tradition by installing a wood backsplash instead. This reclaimed wood backsplash should warm up any concrete or stainless steel environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marble Plus Wallpaper <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not a lot of people opt for a white kitchen and those who do tend to set up an <em>all-white <\/em>environment. A white marble backsplash will work wonders if paired with the correct floral wallpaper. Who will come out the star? In this case, the more patterns or fanciful features the design element has, then it tends to be the <em>star<\/em> of the show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Photo Wall <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Again, you can break away from tradition by customizing the backsplash of your kitchen. Instead of the usual tiled backsplash, go for a photo wall instead. Give your kitchen a more sentimental twist by having a cutting-edge <em>family-wall-of-sorts<\/em> backsplash.<\/p>\n<p>Add orange accents to liven up any monochromatic palette.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mirror, Mirror<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A mirrored backsplash is a beautiful option for those who are in love with any mirrored surface. Any small kitchen space would immediately look and feel bigger once a mirrored surface is used as a backsplash. Use this together with bright white marble as a kitchen countertop and what you\u2019ve achieved is sublime.<\/p>\n<p>Distressed mirrors can also be used to reflect the light inside the kitchen. This will brighten up the space without being too glaring. The vintage look will also pair well with wooden cabinetry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coffee Bean and Tea Bar <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The coffee bean backsplash will surely catch the attention of any guest. This will effortlessly become the focal point in the kitchen as it provides the unique texture to your wall.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1714\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/BLOG-6.-1586-75900B-MULTI6-Resort-Fabric-Covered-Sideboard.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1714\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/BLOG-6.-1586-75900B-MULTI6-Resort-Fabric-Covered-Sideboard-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"1586-75900B-MULTI6 Resort Fabric Covered Sideboard\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">1586-75900B-MULTI6 Resort Fabric Covered Sideboard<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Bold and Energetic <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any homeowner or chef would surely feel at home in a colorful kitchen. Try white tiles, with anything green and blue for your backsplash; no matter what materials you use, for as long as you use this tri-color scheme, then you\u2019re sure to energize the room.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concrete<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Embossed concrete used as a tile backsplash may be an intricate project to take on but these interlocking patterns can offer a sense of formality in any kitchen. Pair these with traditional cabinetry to achieve a classic appeal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Metallics <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Practically any color can work well with a metallic backsplash. Stainless steel tiles provide a contemporary contrast to bold-colored cabinetry. You can also opt for a more geometric design if you will dress up a modern kitchen. White bronze tiles can be finished with light patina to add visual interest.<\/p>\n<p>Contemporary kitchens can have a more sophisticated look if they use a penny-tile backsplash. The round metallic tiles pop against any dark-colored walls, black door, or lacquer cabinets.<\/p>\n<p>Among the metallic, the most famous is the copper tile. This is a ceramic tile covered with a thin coating of copper. This protective coating will give the material a natural patina over time, one that you would surely love.<\/p>\n<p>Use a pH-balanced cleanser so you won\u2019t damage the copper finish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a lot of options from trendy to traditional when it comes to the materials that you can use for your kitchen backsplash. Your options can range from rustic wood, metal to trendy glass. 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