Experts are asking us to rethink and question conventional design; and one of the elements they suggest you can ditch is the backsplash — surprised? Yes, a kitchen doesn't always need a backsplash but that doesn't mean you need to get rid of it completely. The idea is to choose elements, designs, and materials that protect the walls from stains and splashes, without having to look like run-of-the-mill additions.
So, think tiles or bricks that run all the way from the counter to the ceiling. Or waterproof paints, or perhaps glazed plaster walls. The choices are unlimited if you truly want a modern kitchen that feels different.
