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Extra-Large Subway Tile
Sallick expresses her admiration for the grid they form, the materials used, and the larger size of the tile. Barbara Sallick, one of the founders of Waterworks and the author of The Perfect Kitchen, covered the walls of her kitchen bar in Connecticut with subway tiles measuring 4-by-8 inches. She extended them all the way up to the ceiling.
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Painted Mirror
At the 2020 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, Designer Chad Dorsey impressed everyone with his breathtaking kitchen design, which focused on a striking backsplash crafted from a Chinoiserie-painted vintage mirror by artist James Mobley on Industry Glass. This painted glass was skillfully inserted into a stone-covered framed opening.
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Mosaic Wainscoting
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Checkerboard Tile
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Belgium Blue Stone Tiles
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Charcoal Herringbone Tile
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Arched Windows
The kitchen is filled with a lively ambiance of a traditional French restaurant, thanks to the encaustic cement tiles from Mosaic House. In this Atlanta home, the range has been positioned in front of windows that are beautifully arched, mirroring the tiled curves in the barrel-vaulted ceiling designed by Melanie Turner and architect Yong Pak. This unique placement creates an airy and refreshing variation for the backsplash.
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Rustic Painted Tile
This stylish Florida cottage, designed by Alessandra Branca, packs a powerful punch of style. The island, lacquered in a contrasting color, stands out against the colorful backsplash tile from Branca Casa. The stools are covered in Kravet fabric and the pendants and fittings are from Circa Lighting and Kohler, respectively. Samuel & Sons trim adds the finishing touch to this stunning Windsor At home.
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Handmade Abstract Waves
According to Mark Cravotta, a designer based in Austin, Texas, handmade tiles serve as ideal showcases for artisanry and craftsmanship, particularly for backsplashes. Cravotta is excited about the predicted resurgence of craftsmanship in kitchen design in 2021, stating that there are now many more options available that are superior to polished granite.
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Subway to the Ceiling
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Glazed Moroccan Tile
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Lively Pattern
For this rustic kitchen in colonial Connecticut, designer Philip Gorrivan clad the backsplash with an exquisite tile pattern, using colorful Moroccan tiles to contrast the honed granite counters and butcher block maple surfaces.
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Dramatic Soapstone
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Hand-painted Wallpaper
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Gray Marble
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Glossy Squares
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Quilt Motifs
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Black and White Chevron Tile
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Classic Blue and White
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Slender Subway Tile
Chief Editor of VERANDA
Steele Marcoux is the Chief Editor at VERANDA, encompassing design trends, architecture, and travel for the brand.