Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

A backsplash is a necessary part of the kitchen, behind the stove and preferably the sink as well, but what materials are in style these days? There are quite a few options. Glass is trendy right now, making a comeback from its earlier heyday in the 50s. Ceramic tiles are an old standby that remain popular and are available in practically unlimited colors, finishes, and textures. Stone backsplashes are a nice choice, with the most durable being granite. Granite should be resealed biannually to protect from moisture, however. As handsome as marble is, the porous nature of the stone means it absorbs dirt and grease.

More information (and pictures) can be located at HGTV’s Backsplashes page and this backsplash exerpt from This Old House.

For pictures of some really interesting custom glass work see this backsplash page.