Choosing a Backsplash With Your Granite or Marble Countertops

Granite and marble countertops are commonly chosen for their beauty, so choose a backsplash that captures and highlights why you chose your countertop material. There are a lot of choices and they suit a variety of styles. Here’s a look at some ways to design this part of your kitchen.

 

Multiple Tile Options

Large subway tiles can make a room look larger and are very fashionable right now. If your marble or granite countertop features many colors, you can choose to highlight one by matching your tile to it.

 

A neutral tone can also make your countertops more noticeable, which is a good use for glass tiles. They can be slightly glossy or even reflective to double the look of your chosen slab.

 

Mosaic kitchen tile is another great pairing with slab countertops. Mosaic backsplashes are best installed by a contractor, but the unique look is worth the investment.

 

Mix and match these tile ideas to make a truly unique backsplash. One option is to use predominately subway tiles, bit insert a glass tile here and there. A mixing of subway tiles with smaller, square mosaic tiles can prevent a room from looking too linear, if your kitchen is long.

 

Using More of the Slab

You can craft a full-high backsplash by continuing the slab up the wall until it meets the cabinets. This increases the area your slab is visible and can be a way to highlight especially dramatic striations.

 

For a standard look, you can use just enough of the slab to make a 4-inch backsplash. You’ll still get the same effect of highlighting your countertops, but if your kitchen is very big, the slab won’t seem overused.

 

Granite and marble are great materials for a countertop, so make yours stand out with a coordinating backsplash. Choose kitchen tile or more slab and