- 1). Decide on a color scheme for the kitchen backsplash that complements the color and style of your cabinets and countertops. For example, if you have white cabinets, opt for a light-colored tile for your backsplash. In kitchens with dark cabinets, use a darker-colored tile. If you're nervous about picking the wrong color, it is always safe to match your backsplash tiles with the color of your kitchen floor.
- 2). Choose a kitchen-friendly material. Tiles should be non-porous and easy to clean--particularly those surrounding the stove and sink areas. Ceramic and porcelain tile are both popular materials for kitchen backsplashes. Use glass tiles for a mosaic design.
- 3). Determine a tile size that works best for your kitchen. Generally speaking, small tiles work best in small kitchens and large tiles in large kitchens. Installing large tiles in a small kitchen will look awkward and will give the illusion that your kitchen is even smaller.
- 4). Use busy patterns sparingly by isolating mosaic patterns to specific areas of your kitchen, such as under the range hood. Neutral patterns will give your kitchen a contemporary look and will never become outdated. A neutral backsplash will also make your home more appealing to potential buyers if you decide to sell your house in the future.
- 5). Order tile samples in the colors and materials that you're deciding between to see how each looks in your kitchen. This is the best way to determine which material and color will look best as your kitchen backsplash.
- 6). Use a grout color that matches the color of the backsplash tiles. Not only will this unify the look of the backsplash, but it will hide any imperfections that result from the installation. Using a contrasting grout color will only magnify imperfections.
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