HOMES & GARDENS | are tiled backsplashes still in style?
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Tiled backsplashes have been the default choice for decades— Durable, easy to clean, and with infinite options when it comes to design, it’s easy to see why the humble tile is an enduring choice to protect walls from stains and splashes. But, after enjoying so many years as a staple feature—is the tiled backsplash really still in style, or has it been usurped?
Wet Rated Plaster & Architectural Stone
Other materials that are making a statement in high-end kitchen ideas are wet-rated plaster and architectural stone. ‘Both choices add texture and warmth to create an earthy interior element’—according to Paula Dixon, founder of Paula Dixon Design. ‘Pair these choices with stained wood cabinets and unlacquered brass fixtures for the ultimate designer’s kitchen.’
Artisan Tile
As a relatively low-cost and low-effort upgrade compared to it monolithic slab counterparts, the power of a tiled backsplash really shouldn’t be underestimated. With limitless opportunities when it comes to color, configuration, pattern, and grouting, you can also create a far more unique backsplash compared to the now omnipresent marble countersplash. The question is, how should we design tiled backsplash for a look that’s en-Vogue?
‘While tiled backsplashes remain an option, artisan tile backsplashes are the current trend for spaces with a story,’ adds Paula, pointing to zellige tiles specifically. ‘Typically crafted from clay and fired, they employ aspects of the cradle-to-cradle concept, harmonizing with some principles of Biophilic design, she says.
Excerpt from the Homes & Garden article Are tiled backsplashes still in style?, by Lilith Hudson. Click here to read the article on Homes & Gardens or contact us to get started on your project!
