A kitchen backsplash is a design opportunity to use color and pattern, experiment with materials, and add a dose of personality to the most frequently used gathering space in the house.

It’s also a relatively small canvas that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to renovate if you change your mind and want to try something new, less of a commitment than choosing a kitchen tile floor.

Whether you are looking for a custom-designed tile pattern; a striking slab of stone; an unconventional material;

a jolt of color; a metallic finish; or a classic finishing touch like subway tile, a kitchen backsplash can be more than just a practical piece of armor against unwanted splashes and splatters.

Think of it like a statement necklace or a pocket square—that finishing touch that brings the whole ensemble together.

Take a look at these inspiring kitchen backsplash ideas to spark your own creativity and turn your kitchen into a conversation piece.

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