Backsplashes – once a utilitiarian concept designed to make keeping certain areas of your kitchen easier to clean – are fast becoming one of the most popular ways to add a unique decorating touch to any kitchen. While they still can perform a much needed function, especially when they’re installed over vulnerable spots such as a stovetop or a sink, their decorative appeal is moving them to center stage.
While some homeowners opt to keep a backsplash to a traditional place such as the stove or sink area, others are choosing to have them installed around the entire kitchen above counter surfaces. If you use your counters for food prep or cooking, you may want to consider this option as well. Backsplash surfaces are much easier to clean and maintain than painted walls or wallpaper.
Need some inspiration? We found a photo gallery from HGTV with an assortment of backsplash ideas – perhaps you’ll want to give your own kitchen a facelift! Backsplash options are myriad – glass or ceramic tiles, embossed tin panels, beadboard, even floor tile. It seems as if the only limit is your imagination. And adding a backsplash can be a relatively inexpensive way to bring a fresh look to your kitchen without any other remodeling.
Iron River Construction now offers kitchen remodeling packages – including backsplash installation.
