Reinvigorate your kitchen with a backsplash
No room is more important than the kitchen when you’re remodeling your home. An updated kitchen gives you the greatest return on your investment, and backsplashes serve a practical purpose by protecting walls from grease, water and other “splashes.” Adding texture to the walls will enhance your kitchen's appearance, providing a little personality to a space that gets more guest traffic than any other room in the home. Here are a few of the more popular options:

Stainless Steel
For many years, stainless steel was strictly the domain of restaurants and commercial kitchens, but as times and tastes have changed, consumers have come to appreciate the stylish ease of use that it offers. Steel is durable and virtually indestructible, while also providing the easiest of surfaces to clean. It also comes in a variety of finishes, which can be used to mask its appearance.

Ceramic & Porcelain Tiles
Both extremely popular backsplash options, there are pros and cons of each to consider before making any decisions. Porcelain is a much denser material and less likely to absorb water, which reduces the likelihood of stains. It's resistant to allergens and bacteria, making it a great choice for kitchen applications. Ceramic is a less expensive option, but equally attractive as porcelain and available in as many color and styles. The down side, of course, is that it's less durable and resistant to water than it's counterpart, and requires more maintenance to resist long term wear and tear.

Art Glass
Art glass can personalize a kitchen and add some color without changing the basic character of the existing décor. Glass allows light to play off the tiles during the day and night and their transparency creates a dimensional effect, which makes the kitchen appear larger. In terms of function, it’s important to determine what type and color of grout would go best with your glass tiles, because the color of the grout changes the perception of the tile.

Bronze
Bronze tile backsplashes offer an irresistible combination of vintage subtlety and modern chic. They come in a wide variety of styles and finishes, and can add sophistication to a kitchen’s appearance, while proving an affordable option to add a personal touch to your kitchen.

Basketweave
A basketweave-patterned backsplash can complement your countertop (especially granite), as well as add a textured effect. These tiles come in a wide variety of colors and combinations, making it easy to match up with your current or new countertop.

Granite
Granite backsplashes have a striking, avant-garde feel to them. They're durable and stain-resistant, like stainless steel, but can also be ordered in tile form. Granite comes in a variety of colors and must be sealed. Hiring a professional who takes the proper steps for installation is key to this investment option.

Installing a backsplash is just one great way to add color and warmth to any kitchen and liven up the space and your home in the process!