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WITH TRICHA HAMSTRA
How to choose a kitchen backsplash
As an Interior Designer for Shane Homes, I see many clients through the interior selection process of their new home. The one selection that always seems to be the most difficult is the kitchen backsplash. Whether it be for a DIY renovation project, choosing a selection for your new home, or maybe helping a friend or family member out with their kitchen, here are some tips for choosing the kitchen backsplash that is right for you!
In every room there is a focal point, and that goes for the kitchen too. For instance, if you have a countertop with a lot of pattern in it, you may want to choose something simpler for the kitchen backsplash, or vice versa. Ensuring there isn’t too much pattern will naturally draw the eye to one place, creating a focal point.
Contrast is also a consideration. Ask yourself if you want your cabinet colour and backsplash to contrast or to blend. For example, if you have a dark cabinet colour, do you want a stark white for the backsplash? Or a muted grey for a more monochromatic look? This can be a great help in eliminating colours or patterns that won’t work, which is half the battle.
A great way to start is to gather images of kitchens you love. Put them side by side to compare (Pinterest is a great website for this). Chances are there will be a common theme or style that can help you narrow things down.
And I have great news - not all kitchens have to be white on white! Go more dramatic with a dark backsplash if that is what will make you happy. At the end of the day, it is about creating a space that reflects YOU. life
