A solid or sheet backsplash is a great way to add a very functional element of sleek design to your kitchen. A glass sheet backsplash is perhaps the most common way to achieve the look with a very specific material—but the point is that a solid piece of material behind your sink and cooking areas is sophisticated and cool—not to mention much easier to clean than a backsplash with grout and tiles. There are a number of different materials you can use to design a solid backsplash in your kitchen, and we’ll walk you through some of the most popular options out there. For those who cannot custom-install a real sheet backsplash (like renters), a fresh coat of paint that blends this area into the rest of the kitchen is a good fix to mimic the effect. Like with a sheet backsplash, you won’t have to worry about seams or grout, making kitchen cleanup much easier. The designers have finished the backsplash in a beautiful light grey and white marble to keep the cooking space from looking too complicated and busy. Combined with the sleek white cabinets and light wooden floor (not to mention the black ladder statement piece), the kitchen has a modern farmhouse feel that we can’t get enough of. This type of sheet backsplash looks especially visually clean, as you get the shine and reflection of the glass, and no grout or seams to clean. Using color or pattern in this way is also an unexpected tactic for giving your kitchen a unique character, as seen here with the shiny marble backsplash. We’ve also seen incredible kitchen designs with red, yellow, or even soft pink glass sheet backsplashes. And finally, if you’re considering a backsplash update in your kitchen, don’t miss our complete kitchen and bathroom backsplash guide, which is perfect for setting expectations and project management whether you’re hiring a contractor or going full DIY. And for more inspiration on different types of backsplashes, we’ve got 30 design ideas you should see. You may also want to brush up on the best types of backsplash materials, from travertine tile to stone and ceramics.
