People tend to gather in kitchens. Whether you're throwing a party, it's the holidays, or the kids have some friends over. Somehow, people tend to congregate in the kitchen. With all of the attention your kitchen gets, it's wise to make sure that your kitchen is a place you enjoy. There is nothing wrong with loving your kitchen! It is basically loving yourself. :) If you are going to spend plenty of time somewhere, you want to make sure that it fits your lifestyle and your actual style.
Fatima Field Tile from the Duquesa series by Walker Zanger. Hand-painted terracotta tiles.
Currently, white subway tile backsplashes are all the rage. ALL. THE. RAGE. We see it all over the internet, your insta feed and pinterest boards. Subway tile is a simple solution that gives you a clean finished product. It's easy to maintain, it comes in various shapes and sizes, and is relatively easy on the pocketbook. I will be honest with you and tell you that I do like subway tile. I think it is a good design solution with a timeless style. However, it has become extremely mainstream and I know that some other tiles are getting overlooked because people get "subway tile tunnel vision."
Maybe you are a free-spirited funky small business owner. Or maybe you're a minimalist first time home owner with a great side hustle. Maybe you own a killer bachelor pad, or hunting lodge. No matter who you are, or what you do, you are unique. You are truly one of a kind. You have options! If you are looking for something different than the standard subway tile, this post is for you! Maybe there is a backsplash tile out there that you could LOVE. Why not find something that is so absolutely "you" for your backsplash? It doesn't hurt to see what options are out there. If you don't see anything in this post that strikes your fancy, call me up and we can design something that is perfect for YOU. I am always happy to help. :)
Why are white subway tiles being installed in almost every household in America right now? Perhaps because people love the idea of a bright, white, fresh and airy kitchen. That is a great thing to want! However, it can be achieved in many ways. White backgrounds offer a great neutral canvas for us to display things that are uniquely personal to us. In a kitchen, a white background can help set off a neat brass faucet, a custom forged range hood, funky knobs and pulls. Or you can set a bowl of fruit, or a fresh bouquet of flowers in front of it. Any color looks good in front of white! This is all true. However, the subway tile is not the only fresh white look for your potential kitchen backsplash. There is an unlimited amount of options and maybe there is an option out there that you could fall in love with. There might be a tile out there that is uniquely "you." #youbeyou #thinkoutsideofthebox #notyourbasicbacksplash
If you continue to scroll through this post you will see various kitchens with fresh designs that incorporate backsplashes of interest. These kitchens have a little bit more personality in their backsplashes. Since backsplash tiles cover a vertical surface, they can be a form of "wall art" for your space. You are free to have subtle interest, texture or even - color- if you want! But you know that. Perhaps you just aren't aware of all of the fabulously awesome tiles that are out there. Hopefully this post helps show you that there are many options out there and perhaps there is a tile better suited for your style. Maybe the standard subway tile is the perfect choice for you. That is great! Rock on! But if you have found something else you like, that is cool too. Enjoy!
The design world is full of infinite options in everything- not just tile. There are many options for flooring, walls, lighting, counter tops and SO MUCH MORE. If you found this article helpful and would appreciate the design assistance from a professional Interior Designer, please click here for residential design assistance, and please click HERE for commercial Interior Design assistance. Thank you for reading this post. Have a wonderful day!
A beautiful array of Walker Zanger tiles via Walker Zanger on Pinterest.