Kitchens are a particularly difficult area of the home to design but incredibly rewarding when done right. In designing for kitchens it's necessary to balance style with functionality. Because of its large amount of potential uses the kitchen presents homeowners with a wide range of decisions to make. For instance, a kitchen in a home with a large family should be designed differently than a kitchen that serves only one or two people. With this in mind let's take a look at an area of kitchen design that can be easily overlooked but is essential for the cohesion of any design: kitchen backsplashes. Like most kitchen designed choices there are a plethora of backsplash options to choose from. Here we'll cover a very popular option and a less common one.
Tile Backsplashes
Tile is the most common choice for backsplashes, and with good reason. It has a lowerer price point than most options and comes in a variety of materials, shapes and patterns. Tile is sought after because of all the different design options it offers. Everything from ceramic to granite tile have worked their way into kitchens worldwide. So whether you implement tile in a simple design or an intricate mosaic, you'll have a long line of design conventions to lean on.
Back Painted Glass Backplash
These types of glass backsplashes are much less common than tile. They're great for homeowners who want a very modern and contemporary look to their kitchen. It's recommended that the installation of back painted glass be handled by professionals since it's usually installed in one large piece. Unlike tile, glass backsplashes are grout-less and non-porous, which means you don't have to worry about mold or any difficulties in cleaning. And with a tempered glass backsplash you don't have to worry about it buckling under the heat of your kitchen. The same can be said for the paint. Premium glass paint has been engineered in a way to create a permanent bond with all types of glass, which means it won't peel or fade due to heat and moisture. For examples of glass backsplashes you can visit this glass paint gallery.