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Portia Carroll

6 Kitchen Backsplashes That Are Making Your Kitchen Look Cheap — and What Designers Say You Should Choose Instead for an Elevated Design

An off-white traditional kitchen by Neptune with a lamp to the light, metro tile backsplash behind the cooker and a pretty frilly pendant light above the island.

When it comes to your kitchen, it isn’t just about the material you choose for your backsplash; there are plenty of things to consider simultaneously, all of which will influence how luxurious or cheap your kitchen may end up looking. From the installation to the material combinations, scale, grout color, and even the area you choose to cover with a specific finish, these can all play a big part in the overall effect.

It’s not always the tile or material itself of the kitchen backsplash that can make your space look cheap, but the formula that goes with it. Use the wrong formula, and a lovely material can end up feeling flat, low-budget, and boring once installed — but pair it with the right finishes, and you’ll be on the road to a successful scheme.

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