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When it comes to a kitchen remodel, every detail of your design scheme counts. With a little planning, your backsplash can make a significant difference in your renovation as a whole. Here, Texarkana, TX’s Janet Green Interior Design offers five tips for selecting the backsplash for your dream kitchen.

Consider these five tips before choosing your tiles:

  • Color: Backsplashes can be colorful or neutral, depending on the style of your kitchen remodel. A pop of color has a dramatic effect, while neutrals add refined flair to your design. Think about the other elements in your kitchen and decide whether bold colors or neutrals better suit the atmosphere you are trying to create. If you want a warm, cozy environment, stick with neutrals and earth tones. For more drama, select a striking color that will pop against your cabinets and countertops.
  • Material: Just like color, the tile material you select should be based on your overall kitchen design. Tile choices include ceramic, glass, brick, or even hand-painted pieces. For a rustic feel, choose a soft, brick finish. For a more contemporary look, clean edges work best. Tiles can be smooth or textured as well as glossy or matte.
  • kitchen remodelCountertops: Your countertops will make direct contact with your backsplash, so coordinating their colors and materials is critical. If your countertops already have a lot of color in them, a neutral backsplash will work nicely. If your countertops are neutral, find backsplash tiles that complement their texture and feel but add a touch of color. Select out a hue straight from the stone in your countertops to tie everything together.
  • Height: Deciding where your backsplash will stop is just as important as the color you choose. The placement and flow of your tiles should play along with your countertops and cabinets, as well as any shelving. Also, consider how much tile work you want to include. Will you tile the whole wall around the cabinets, or just the space between the cabinets and counters?
  • Pattern: The tiles you select can be arranged in a variety of patterns and shapes, but your choice should coincide with the style of your remodel. For more traditional kitchens, the patterns should be elegant. If you’re taking a trendier route, play with fun, bold ideas. The patterns you select should align with the rest of your home as well, so the kitchen appears to be part of a whole.

Janet Green Interior Design is Texarkana’s go-to expert for those who want to revive their home or business. Specializing in style and functionality, this award-winning interior decorating firm will customize your space to your specific needs. Whether you’re interested in kitchen remodels or office renovations, give them a call at (903) 831-­6617 to schedule your consultation. You can also visit the team online.

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