Your kitchen backsplash is probably not something you think about too often. However, this often overlooked area of your kitchen is actually one of its most crucial elements. In this blog post, we will explore what a backsplash is, why they are important, and the pros and cons of choosing a white backsplash. As well as this useful information, we also have plenty of white backsplash inspiration to help you create your dream kitchen.
What is a Backsplash?
A backsplash is a wall covering that extends from your kitchen countertop. The purpose of installing a backsplash is to protect your walls from splashes, stains, and grease when you are cooking and preparing food. This means that a backsplash is so much more than just a design feature in your kitchen, as it also has a vital practical use.
Backsplashes are sometimes also referred to as splashback, but whichever way you say the word, the term still refers to the same kitchen feature and performs the same function.
There are many different varieties of backsplash available, with a wide choice of designs, colors, materials, and styles to select from, so you will discover plenty of options when you start shopping around. This means that you can make your backsplash as simple or as elaborate as you would like.
How to Choose a Backsplash
When it comes to choosing a backsplash for your kitchen, there are many factors to consider. Spending a little time thinking about what you want from your backsplash before you start shopping will make it so much easier for you to narrow your selection and make a perfect choice.
Here are some points to keep in mind when you are selecting a backsplash for your kitchen:
- How much area does your backsplash need to cover? Will it go over every section of your countertop, or will it just be above the main food preparation and cooking areas?
- Will your backsplash go from the countertop right up to the ceiling, or will it stop at cabinet height?
- What is your kitchen color scheme? Are you looking for a backsplash that will coordinate with your color scheme, or would you like it to stand out by using a contrasting color?
- What is the overall style of your kitchen? Are you trying to create a sleek modern kitchen, or are you aiming to design a rustic, farmhouse-style kitchen?
- Do you have a budget for your backsplash? How much are you willing to spend?
- Have you got a preferred material you would like to use, such as wood, tiles, or acrylic?
Why Choose a White Backsplash?
The choice of kitchen design and décor ideas available is limitless, and kitchen styles regularly go in and out of fashion. But, there is one kitchen design style that never goes out of fashion or loses its appeal, and that is a white kitchen. Research shows that white is still the most popular kitchen color for 2023, so the appeal of the white kitchen is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. But you may be wondering if white backsplash designs are the right choice for your kitchen. Take a look at these pros and cons to help you decide whether a white backsplash will work in your home:
White Backsplash Pros
- As white reflects the light, a white backsplash can help even a dark kitchen feel brighter.
- A white backsplash can make a kitchen feel more spacious, which is helpful if your kitchen is on the small side.
- In color psychology, white is closely associated with hygiene and cleanliness, which is definitely a good thing in a kitchen.
- It will be easy for you to spot any dirt or grime on a white backsplash, which will help you to keep your kitchen cleaner.
- White works well with many other colors, so you will be able to introduce it to any color scheme you may already have in your kitchen.
- White is a timeless color choice, and you will never need to worry about it going out of fashion.
- A white backsplash can be created out of many different materials, including painted wood, tiles, wallpaper, etc.
- White backsplashes coordinate well with other elements of your kitchen. Your white backsplash would look just as good with a copper range hood as a stainless steel one or even a white range hood if you want to stick with an all-white scheme.
White Backsplash Cons
- A white backsplash may not be the best choice if you are a fan of bright colors.
- Your white backsplash will need regular cleaning to remove dirt and marks, as they will be very noticeable.
White Backsplash Inspiration
Now that you know what a backsplash is and the pros and cons of choosing a white backsplash for your kitchen, you may be keen to get some white backsplash ideas to get you started. Take a look at this white backsplash gallery to help inspire your choice of backsplash, and see how it can integrate into the rest of your kitchen design and décor:
Off-White Backsplash
When choosing a white backsplash for a white-colored kitchen, you do not need to stick to a bright white color scheme. Instead, you could experiment with shades of white to give the design more depth and introduce some variation. The kitchen shown above uses different shades of white throughout its design. The off-white tiled splashback is set against white-painted kitchen cabinets with a distressed finish. This variation of traditional bright white backsplash concepts is a great choice if you want to introduce warmer tones to your kitchen décor.
White Backsplash Tiles With Metal Elements
Subway tiles are a popular choice of backsplash. White subway tiles are an excellent selection if you want your backsplash to have an attractive sheen and a contemporary feel.
The kitchen above keeps things simple with a white tiled backsplash and white kitchen cabinets. The introduction of metal elements brings a little color to the kitchen and helps to lift the design. This design perfectly demonstrates that you do not need to stick with one color of metal in your scheme. As this kitchen shows, using both copper and stainless steel together can deliver impressive results. Take a look at our choice of metal kitchen range hoods to see how they will look paired with your white backsplash ideas.
Coordinating White Backsplash
White backsplash designs do not always need to stand out and contrast with the rest of the kitchen. Instead, you may want your backsplash to seamlessly blend with the rest of the kitchen. The design shown above features a backsplash that is a continuation of the countertop and extends to the base of the kitchen cabinets. By seamlessly blending the countertop and the white backsplash, an illusion of space and light is created. If you are looking for an understated, simple kitchen backsplash design, this is definitely one to consider.
Geometric White Backsplash
Who said that white backsplashes need to be plain? This geometric white backsplash is anything but boring and will create a strong visual impact in your kitchen. You can create a similar white backsplash to this one by using either wallpaper with a geometric print or using shaped tiles to create a geometric design. If you are using white geometric tiles to recreate the look, you may want to choose a darker-colored grout to help the pattern really stand out. On a practical level, choosing darker-colored grout for your white backsplash is an excellent way to make it easier to clean and eliminate the issue of white grout becoming tainted.
Textured White Backsplash
While white may be considered a plain color, that doesn’t mean that it needs to be simple. Choosing a textured white backsplash for your kitchen is an excellent way to take a basic design element and elevate it into something very special indeed. The textured white backsplash shown above is an excellent example of how effective this design idea can be when matched with white countertops and kitchen cabinets.
This white rippled backsplash design picks up the shadows and plays with the light beautifully to create an elegant yet understated finish in your kitchen. If you are not a fan of bold patterns but do not want to stick with a plain backsplash design, this textured option is a real winner.
Tile Pattern Backsplash
Even if you choose to use plain white tiles for your backsplash, you can still make these interesting by getting creative with the layout. Configuring your own tile design pattern is a great way to draw attention to your backsplash and make it a feature, even if you are using simple white tiles. If you would like your tile design to be truly unique, you may want to create a mosaic-style pattern or a herringbone design.
If you want to save money when creating your backsplash, sticking with plain white tiles is a great way to do this. If you want to save even more or simply love to put your handyman skills to the test, you could even learn how to install the tiles yourself and tile your own backsplash.
Marbled White Backsplash
Sleek, sophisticated, and always elegant, marble has long been the choice of homeowners hoping to create a luxurious kitchen design. If you love the idea of introducing a luxurious feel to your kitchen and want a design that can stand the test of time, a marbled white backsplash is a perfect way to achieve this. In the kitchen design shown above, white is used throughout the room, with the floor, countertops, and backsplash all made from white marble.
One of the beautiful things about using a white marble backsplash in your kitchen design is that it instantly adds a classic yet sleek aesthetic to the room. The use of a white marble backsplash along with white kitchen cabinets ensures that the room appears simple yet flawless. To ensure your white marble backsplash contributes to an overall feeling of opulence, it is helpful to pair it with further extravagant-looking finishes, such as a statement chandelier. The combination of marble and glass helps to bring added sparkle to the room, making the kitchen feel larger and lighter.
Start Creating Your Dream Kitchen Today
Are you ready to start transforming your kitchen into the kitchen of your dreams? If so, you may be wondering how to get started. Your backsplash plays a crucial role in your kitchen design, but creating the perfect kitchen requires a lot more than simply choosing the best backsplash. When designing your new kitchen, you also need to consider the finishing touches that will make the room extra special.
Thinking about the areas of your kitchen that will be covered by the backsplash and visualizing how they will look alongside it is crucial. Your kitchen sink and range are the two main areas of the room that will require a backsplash to protect the walls from water damage as well as splashes and grease when you are cooking. So, ensuring that your backsplash looks attractive alongside these two areas of the kitchen is essential.
Choosing the perfect kitchen range hood is always vital to ensure that your redesigned kitchen looks its best. Your kitchen range hood is a focal point of your kitchen and can become a strong feature for the room in its own right. So, thinking about how your backsplash can complement your kitchen hood is a good idea when trying to create a cohesive design for your kitchen. Choosing a new range hood that works perfectly with your new backsplash is a great way to ensure you create a kitchen that you love.
Here at CopperSmith, we understand how important it is for you to create the perfect kitchen. For this reason, we offer fully customized range hoods designed to meet your exact requirements. You can even use our 3-D configurator tool to see what your new range hood will look like. Discover our vast selection of range hoods today, and contact us for your custom quote.
