Trying to decide on your backsplash can be a little overwhelming. It’s like choosing the filling for the cake. Either you will love it or it will totally be disappointed because the filling doesn’t go well with the cake. You wouldn’t want to put a lemon filling with a peppermint cake. They just don’t go together.
In many kitchens the backsplash is the focal point of the kitchen. If you are like most people you have probably seen a lot of backsplashes and different countertops you like. However not all countertops go with all backsplashes. So how do you find something you love and achieve the look you want? You may even wonder if you need one at all.
A recent article gives you some insight and strategies to help you find the perfect combination.
Helpful Tips
- Select your countertop first - By choosing your countertop first you can eliminate some of your choices. You will know right away if they clash or go together.
- Consider using the same material for both the countertop and backsplash – This can be cost effective and save you money especially if you have enough material left over. It also creates a continuous look and blends in well.
- Look at patterns - You will not want to choose two busy patterns that will compete. If you are going for an elaborate design in your backsplash, you might want to consider a subtle countertop material so they don’t compete with one another.
- Hire an expert- Not all of us are interior designers or have the knack for putting things together. You would be surprised and what an expert can show you that you might not know about or have considered putting together.
