AccessMyLibrary provides FREE access to over 30 million articles from top publications available through your library.
Create a link to this page
Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:
Small details can make a big style statement. Backsplashes, the wall area between the top of the counter and the bottom of wall cabinets, can be a great place to add contrast and texture--or more storage--to your kitchen design. And special edges can spruce up low-cost countertops.
Because they don't get as much wear and tear as countertops, backsplashes are the place for high-maintenance materials. For example, if you like the look of ceramic or glass tile but don't want to deal with cleaning grout, tile the backsplash for a colorful highlight. Backsplashes are also at an ideal height for convenient and accessible storage. Systems with shelves, hooks, and rods are widely ...