August 6, 2026

Kitchen Backsplash Layout Guide

A backsplash covers a modest area, but layout decisions strongly affect the finished kitchen. Plan how tile relates to cabinets, counters, outlets, corners, and focal areas. Define boundaries Decide where tile begins and ends at cabinet edges, windows, doorways, appliance openings, and side walls. An intentional stopping point looks more resolved than a last-minute edge. Choose a focal center The range, sink, window, or another feature may anchor the pattern. Centering on the most important...