a black and white patterned tile backsplash behind a stove pairs well with the white subway tile in the rest of the kitchen - Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock ...

When designing a kitchen, it’s normal to obsess over appliances, cabinets and counters. But there’s another element that deserves just as much attention: the backsplash. “They’re often an afterthought ...

Find out why more designers and homeowners are opting for this popular material, plus how to nail the trend in your own home.

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 ...