"Think of the backsplash as the accent wall of your kitchen-capable of quietly tying together the culinary space's overall aesthetic while also making a grand visual statement. "A backsplash is often one of the few eye level spaces in the kitchen, free of cabinets or appliances. So it's a great opportunity to underscore the space's intention and evoke an emotion," says Anita Lang, AD PRO Member and founder of IMI Design in Scottsdale, Arizona."
""For the year ahead, we can expect an interest in materials crafted by hand, from zellige to terra-cotta-glazed tiles," says Lang. While we continue to see full, highly graphic-movement stone slab backsplashes that make architectural statements, Lang predicts we will also notice a surge in highly bespoke and client-driven installations that allow freedom for self-expression. Along those lines, Carly Moeller, founder and principal designer of Unpatterned in Chicago, notes that 2026 will likely bring more colorful tile"
Backsplashes serve as eye-level accent walls that tie together kitchen aesthetics and provide opportunities for strong visual expression. The artisan-and-maker movement is increasing demand for handcrafted materials such as zellige and terra-cotta-glazed tiles. Full stone slab backsplashes remain popular for dramatic, architectural statements. There is a growing trend toward bespoke, client-driven installations that enable self-expression through hand-painted and unique tiles, colorful patterns, and one-of-a-kind materials. Backsplash choices balance style and function, complement overall design, and can become focal points in kitchens ranging from traditional to modern and ornate.
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