Make a Big Splash

Backsplashes aren't just to protect walls from spills and splatters, they can be the most striking element of a kitchen or bathroom's design. Check out these 15 designer backsplashes that wow from the moment you walk in the room.

Dimensional

The appearance of 3-dimensional tiles has changed the face of tiled surfaces, with embossed or molded patterns that make walls pop. They add drama to a space and naturally attract attention. To add to their impact, consider placing lighting at the top of the wall to help define all the angles and shadows of the tile's dimensions.

Costa Allegra Collection in the color Cinder 2.5" x 9" Bahia deco

Costa Allegra Collection in the color White Sand 4" x 9" Pacifico Hex deco
Source: @laurenjsmyth | Photo: Andi Marshall

Shape Collection in the pattern Angle 16" x 32" ceramic wall tile

Glass

Available in an endless array of attention-grabbing colors and transparencies, glass tiles are a perfect option for making a bold design statement in an otherwise utilitarian space. It also has the special ability to shimmer and sparkle, which bounces light around a room to visually expand the space.

Imperial Collection in the color Princess 2.5" x 6" beveled glass tile

Kismet Collection in the color Serene glass and stone hexagon mosaic

Mallorca Collection in the color blend Pelican and Mist Velez glass mosaic

Shapes

Whether geometric shapes are used loudly in a room or in a subtle way, they greatly impact the mood, tone and texture of your space. Simple shapes, like circles, chevrons, arabesque and diamonds, are incredibly versatile and will liven up your space and can even make it seem bigger than it actually is.

Provincetown Collection in the color Porch White 2.5" x 9" Chevron ceramic tile
Source: @homeonstephens

Montane Collection in the color Silver 3/4" Penny-round metal mosaic

Costa Allegra Collection in the color White Sand Wave ceramic mosaic
Source: @emilyanneinteriordesign

Seamless

A sleek design that creates a seamless look by covering the entire backsplash - filling the entire 18" of typical wall space between the countertop and wall cabinets - with large format tile or natural stone slabs. And for an even more cohesive look, cover the entire wall!

Magnifica® Porcelain by Bedrosians® in the color Basalto 5' x 10' large formal porcelain panel

Magnifica® Porcelain by Bedrosians® in the color Calacatta Super White 5' x 10' large formal porcelain panel

Perla Venata polished quartzite 3cm slab

Colorful

The backsplash is perfect place to introduce color into your room. Whether the rest of the space is all white, beige, simple or not, a colorful backsplash is always a nice touch

Paseo Collection in the color Turquoise 5”x9” Arabesque 2(a) terra cotta tile

Costa Allegra Collection in the colors Adriatic, Gulf, Tide and White Sand Wave ceramic mosaic

Hamptons Collection in the blend Meadow Lane mini-brick glass mosaic

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