Choosing a tile backsplash can be a daunting task. Most people recognize that the backsplash is one of the first things you notice when entering the kitchen. If it is not correct, you can create a disconnect with any other design element in the room.

The first thing I would suggest, even before you start looking, is that you put yourself in the right frame of mind. Consider all the items you have already chosen. Think of your floor, your cabinets, your paint colors, and your countertop too. We will see the importance of each of these in the selection process.

1) Your Floor – Your floor sets the mood for the room and consequently the mood you want to convey with your backsplash. A more contemporary porcelain tile floor might require a glass tile backsplash. A hardwood floor might call out the type of tile you’d find in a craft store.

2) Your cabinets: Like the floor, cabinets also create the “mood” for the room. Usually you want some contrast between the tiles and the cabinets. There are exceptions. There’s nothing wrong with putting, say, a white subway tile with white cabinets, but you may want to consider adding color with accents, like a row of glass, to avoid a monochromatic vibe.

3) Paint Color – Here again, you want to create contrast. If the tile backsplash wall ends up in the cabinets against a painted wall, you don’t want them to be the same shade. The same color is fine, as long as it creates some contrast in the tone.

4) Countertop – This may sound strange, but ask yourself the question; If my cabinets and countertop had a baby, what would it look like? Just as a child acquires the characteristics and characteristics of his parents, the tile backsplash must somehow incorporate some characteristics and characteristics of both the countertop and the cabinets. It unites them so that neither is dominant over the other.

The tile backsplash is the last thing to install in a kitchen renovation. It’s like the icing on the cake or the icing on the ice cream. It can make or break all of your vision. Hope this tip helps. Whether you’re looking for a unique look at a craft or craft tile store, or looking for a more mainstream look at your local tile store, these guidelines will help you complete your project without a hitch.