New Kitchen Backsplash Design Ideas

Kitchen backsplashes no longer simply protect walls from spills and splatters, a wide array of eye-catching materials like glass, wood, metals and stone make the backsplash the focal point of today's kitchens.

So Many Options From traditional tile to trendy glass — and shiny metal to rustic wood — there is seemingly no end of choices for kitchen backsplashes today.

Salvaged Materials: Antique Wood Mosaic

A foil to shimmering stainless steel, this mosaic tile backsplash in out applicaion kitchen is fashioned from antique boat wood. Impervious to moisture, it requires neither grout nor sealant.

Salvaged Materials: Reclaimed Wood

Who says hardwood is only meant for floors? The standout feature of this open-concept kitchen is the reclaimed wood backsplash that warms up the stainless steel appliances and concrete floor.

Paper: Marble + Wallpaper

A white kitchen doesn't have to be ALL white. Here, a gleaming white Carrara marble backsplash gives way to make the fanciful floral wallpaper the star.

Paper: Picture Perfect

Break from tradition with a custom kitchen backsplash that doubles as a photo wall. Designer Brian Patrick Flynn gave a sentimental twist to this sleek, modern kitchen with a cutting-edge backsplash printed from a favorite family photo. Orange accents brighten the monochromatic palette.

Reflective Finish: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

This mirrored backsplash might be the fairest of them all. A small kitchen space immediately feels larger with this mirrored surface and bright white marble countertops.

Reflective Finish: Antique Mirror

The antiqued mirror backsplash in this 19th Century Japanese kitchen has just enough reflective qualities to brighten the small space without being too distracting. The mirror's vintage finish pairs well with custom wood cabinetry.

Budget Friendly: Coffee Beans

Featured in this application, a coffee and tea bar became the inspiration for this cozy coffeehouse design. Cast in epoxy, this coffee bean backsplash creates an eye-catching focal point and gives texture to the wall.