American Farmhouse Style – June 2019

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Learn why you need to incorporate

backsplashes into your

farmhouse kitchen. BY WILL LEVIN

KITCHEN

BACKSPLASHES

101

BUDGET.

Consider budget fi rst, because all the other elements

of the backsplash will depend on this. Measure

the square footage of your backsplash area, and

determine how much you want to spend per square

foot. The average cost for a professionally installed

backsplash is $25–$35 per square foot; you can

bring the cost down to as low as $10 per square foot

if you install it yourself.

HEIGHT.

The height of your kitchen backsplash is up to you.

You can end it where the base of the cabinet begins,

or extend it all the way to the ceiling, especially if

you have open shelving. If you’re looking to save

money, opt for a backsplash that extends just high

enough to protect your walls.

MATERIAL.

Most backsplashes are made of tile. Ceramic and

porcelain tile are the most popular, as they off er the

most variety in color, pattern and cost. However,

you can use many other materials too, such as brick,

wood or metal. Just keep in mind the durability of

the material and how easy it will be to clean.

STYLE.

When designing your backsplash, ask yourself if

you want the backsplash to blend with the rest of

your kitchen or contrast with it and become a focal

point. Adding a backsplash made of wood can be

the perfect complement to a kitchen that features

wooden fl oors and can give your kitchen a rustic

look. If you want to spice up a neutral kitchen,

add a backsplash that features a colorful, eye-

catching design.

• FARMHOUSE FAVORITES •

SELECTING

THE RIGHT

BACKSPLASH

A BACKSPLASH IS A CRITICAL ASPECT OF THE KITCHEN. It’s

the material that typically extends from the countertop to

the bottom of the upper cabinets, or sometimes all the way

to the ceiling. It helps protect the wall from water, grease and

other splatters when you’re washing dishes and cooking. Aside

from practicality, a backsplash is an excellent way to add extra

farmhouse fl air to your space.

4 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING

YOUR BACKSPLASH.

The backsplash will help set the tone for your

kitchen, like this simple and sophisticated

marble subway tile.

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