Kitchen Backsplash Ideas You’ll Love

Bonjour and welcome to the Art of the Home gallery of kitchen backsplash ideas! Here, we handpicked unique and lovely kitchen backsplashes for you — hope you enjoy!

So today, we’ll be focusing on kitchen backsplash ideas. Backsplashes may seem like a relatively minor detail but it really serves an important purpose both in functionality and aesthetic. You will be so grateful when it catches the splashes as you create your gastronomic masterpiece and will help bring together the various hues of your kitchen’s color palette.

As you will see from the kitchen backsplash ideas below, there are several backsplash options that can fit many kitchen styles. As an example, tiled backsplashes allow you to include various colors, shapes and also include customized designs and textures. They are also budget friendly and a popular DIY project. Stainless steel backsplashes are one of the other kitchen backsplash ideas you will see below. They can be found in contemporary kitchens but you will also find them in smaller kitchens of many styles due to their reflective qualities.  Also called mirror backsplashes, they will make your kitchen look bigger…just like that! These are only a couple examples, check below for even more backsplash inspiration.

So let’s go visit this gallery of kitchen backsplash ideas that could turn your kitchen into not just a place to prepare your favorite meals, but also as an impressive work of art. Enjoy and beautiful day to you!

1. Fruit Salad…

The Little Plus: the honed marble wall tile backsplash framed by the custom made range hood with corbel and crown molding. The marble works well with the stainless steel professional range, the polished black countertop, and white cabinetry. And notice how the oil rubbed bronze pot filler matches the oil rubbed island sink and faucet. Also, the kitchen island wood counter and the brick arch provide a charming rustic flair to this classy kitchen. And for a splash of color, the fruit bowl is a delicious accent.

2. Spring Time…

The Little Plus: the lovely backsplash medallion with paisley print that takes centerstage in the sea of soft browns, stainless steel, white and warm lighting. And notice how the Carrara marble countertop with ogee edge partners beautifully with the subway tile backsplash. And love how the white tulips in its simple glass vase punctuates the feminine motif.

3. King Arthur’s Kitchen…

The Little Plus: the wooden carvings and textured side wood frames bring back old world charm. And notice the intricate and beautiful design of the backsplash. The medallion is framed by a bronze carving that calls back the rich stain of the range hood mantel corbels. Both the granite countertop and the backsplash lighten the kitchen color scheme with its gray tones. To tie it all together, the redish hues of the granite countertop call back the wood stain.

4. Blooming…

The Little Plus:  the two-toned custom made range hood — beautifully ties in with the aged hardwood cabinetry and the light granite countertops. Also notice how the backsplash sprinkles hints of copper hues, subtly completing the country rustic feel of this kitchen. And look at the glowing light bells hanging above the kitchen counter — they look like flowers with those saffron paint splashes on glowing yellows.

5. Peace on Earth…

The Little Plus: the diamond stamped mirror stove backsplash surrounded by the vibrant glazed subway tiles. Although the minimalist dark gray cabinetry and center island bring a contemporary feel, the light hardwood flooring, white vaulted ceiling and large window bank warm up this modern kitchen.

6. Hand Caught in the Cookie Jar…

The Little Plus:  the three lit mini alcoves above the stove accented by a dwarf topiary placed in the center looking like a well-curated museum piece.  They also add depth to this marble backsplash. And notice how the black granite kitchen island countertop adds some contrast and calls back the stove and dark flooring as well as the gray marble swirls.

7. Basta Pasta…

The Little Plus:  the framed checkered tiled medallion — it ties in the various hues of the kitchen while adding visual interest. And notice how the small diamonds along the backsplash coordinate with the larger diamond pattern of the medallion.

8. Midnight Snack…

The Little Plus:  the metallic diamond accent on backsplash medallion that calls back the polished gray countertop, the cabinet handles and the stainless steel appliances. Also, notice how the shape of the medallion brings back memory of a wood fired stove whereas the smooth surface cooktop adds to the streamlined look of this kitchen.

9. Scandinavian Winter…

The Little Plus:  the stainless steel tiled covering both kitchen walls — the backsplash stretches all the way up to the ceiling and clearly identifies the kitchen space. The marble countertops with heavy veining call back the rustic pine plank flooring and marry the modern and country-ish vibe of this open floor kitchen. The red flower container is a welcoming dash of color playing hide and seek with the red reindeer in the eat-in area.