Subway, mosaic, handmade, glass, stone, metal and slab backsplashes compared, with patterns, grout and cleaning tips.
The backsplash is where a kitchen shows its personality, and it is one of the most affordable places to make a bold choice, since the area is small compared with floors and cabinets. Ceramic subway tile is classic and budget-friendly. Handmade tile has texture and glaze variation. Glass and mosaic tile catch light. Natural stone brings depth, and full-height slabs create a seamless wall. In Nashville homes where the kitchen is visible from the living areas, the backsplash often becomes the focal point.
Pattern changes the look as much as material. Straight stacking feels modern, brick-pattern subway feels classic, herringbone adds energy and a vertical stack lengthens the wall. Grout color can blend or contrast. Practical issues matter too: textured tile is harder to wipe, wide grout lines need sealing and natural stone may need regular care. We help you pick a combination that looks good and fits the way you cook.
Classic and affordable.
Texture and glaze variation.
Catches light.
Depth and character.
Seamless wall.
Change the whole look.
Material SelectionGuided choices for cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, fixtures and paint that look cohesive and hold up to real…Explore 
Backsplash InstallationSubway, mosaic, handmade, glass and stone tile set with straight lines, clean grout joints and careful outlet and…Explore 
Slab and Specialty BacksplashFull-height stone slabs, metal, glass, handmade tile and patterned designs that make the wall behind the range a…Explore 
Under-Cabinet LightingHidden LED strips and puck lights that wash counters with shadow-free task light and add a soft glow…Explore Take the quiz, walk your kitchen with a checklist or ballpark a budget.
Which Kitchen Remodel Do I Need? QuizAnswer five questions about your kitchen, your goals and your budget to see which services to start with.Try it 
Kitchen Walkthrough Checklist and Priority ScorerTick what you see as you walk your kitchen and get a priority list of what to fix first, from safety issues to quick wins.Try it 
Kitchen Remodel Budget PlannerPick a job, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for your kitchen.Try it Smooth, glazed tile with narrow grout lines or a full slab is easiest.
Standard height reaches the bottom of the upper cabinets. Full height goes to the ceiling or hood.
Yes, such as a pattern behind the range with plain tile elsewhere.
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