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Homes & Gardens
Molly Malsom

Is This the Decorative Detail Your Kitchen Is Missing? Why Designers Are Rediscovering the "Sidesplash” to Elevate Kitchen Schemes

A light green kitchen with a wooden island and a marble backsplash that ends in sidesplashes.

While minimalism was reigning over the last few decades, small, decorative kitchen elements fell out of fashion. Clean lines and sleek finishes were the most on-trend approach. But recently, a shift is happening in kitchen design where we are seeing a return to more traditional styles and elements. We've seen a rise in working kitchen tables, pot rails, plate racks, hutches, and, most recently, a rediscovery of the sidesplash.

A forgotten part of a kitchen backsplash, the side splash refers to the panels that create a more considered finish along perpendicular walls. It's a detail that will instantly elevate your backsplash, and designers say it's the one feature you should be introducing to your kitchen this year. Here's everything you need to know.

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