Backsplashes are a relatively modern invention, coming out in the 1930s after running water became commonplace. Over the years, they've gotten bigger and cycled through a variety of fashions and ...

There’s something about a typical rectangular tile turned on its head that makes it stand out. “We see a lot of horizontal tile and square tile on the market, and it’s refreshing to see something ...

This kitchen by Gilday Renovations features a glass-tile backsplash that extends to the ceiling. Photograph courtesy of Gilday Renovations When it comes to designing a kitchen, a backsplash is one ...

Expanded long ago from its humble beginnings in subway stations, the “subway tile” trend continues to sustain in kitchen backsplash design. Subway tiles are simple, inexpensive and the default ...

A kitchen backsplash is like jewelry, filled with options for every aesthetic. Go bold with colorful accents like a painted glass tile backsplash or stick to the eternally classic white subway tile ...

The geometric pattern of the tile in this Mountain View bath, left, is accented with a contrasting grout color to add visual interest. Subway tiles, right, provide a classic look. Photo by Agnieszka ...

A backsplash is a practical in your kitchen: It protects your walls from splashes of water, splatters of grease and pasta sauce, and whatever abuses it may suffer on a daily basis. Far from being only ...

Whether you're looking to create a retro kitchen design or give your kitchen more of a vintage feel, the tiles you choose for backsplash areas can steer the aesthetics of your home. Backsplash ...

HGTV's Erin Napier is proving that a certain tile trend is having a major comeback, even using it in her own home in Laurel, Mississippi. Once believed to be an outdated tile design, the four-by-four ...