If you are renovating your Maple Ridge kitchen, a new backsplash is probably part of the plan. This is a part of your design that can show a little personality, highlight your style and give your kitchen that perfect finishing touch. There are plenty of ways to accomplish this, and the right choice for you is certainly quite individual. Here are some backsplash options worth considering.

Frames

Framing out a section of your backsplash adds texture and style to your kitchen. This look is easy to establish with a simple linear, acting as a border, or get even more creative with multiple lines and thicknesses or sizes of frames to create an even more dramatic pop.

Playing with Shapes

Even if you decide that simple subway tile or square ceramic tile is the right choice, you still shouldn’t feel as if you’re limited to the exact same backsplash found in all of your neighbours’ homes. Arranging your tiles in a different pattern such as herringbone or diamond shaped gives you that interesting designer’s edge without the frills of multi-colored tiles or in-your-face effects. The impact will be noticeable yet subtle, making this the perfect choice for a more minimalistic kitchen.

Staying Seamless

Another option for anyone looking to create a modern and chic kitchen is to run a singular backsplash and keep a consistent color across the entire wall of your kitchen where your range is located. Use rectangular shaped glass tiles or darker colors for a bold yet modern effect. This choice is perfect for those with single wall kitchens too since the consistency lends to that style well.

Accent Wall

If seamless designs aren’t your style, then perhaps an accent wall is. By adding two different types of tile to your wall that complement each other yet don’t perfectly match, you can make your range or range hood stand out and serve as a focal point in the room.

 

Options Other than Tile

While most people think of tile as their first choice when installing a backsplash in their Maple Ridge kitchen, there’s no reason to feel limited. Copper, brick and natural stone are all fantastic choices, and each creates an entirely different look and feel in your space. Opting for any of these options can help to create old-world charm or add texture and dimension to your wall in a way that tile simply cannot.

Mosaic

Another way to bring a little life to your kitchen is by installing your glass, tile or travertine in a mosaic. This style choice brings flair to your kitchen. If you choose color, you can even add a Spanish quality and interesting pop above your range. Unique patterns also give that extra kick that draws in the eye and makes for a fantastic focal piece in your design.

The backsplash in your kitchen creates visual interest. When you make the right choice, it can really transform your space and make your kitchen renovation feel complete. These are but a few of the many options available in modern day kitchen design. Discuss them all with your Alair Homes general contractor to find the one that is perfectly suited for your space.