backsplash
noun
back·splash
ˈbak-ˌsplash 
: a vertical surface (as of tiles) designed to protect the wall behind a stove or countertop
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The kitchen features navy painted cabinets, polished nickel hardware, a farmhouse sink by Kohler, quartz countertops, and a hexagon tile backsplash.
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Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
An open-concept kitchen and main living area have light wood floors, bright white walls contrasting with a dark tile backsplash that carries over into a wet bar with a wine cooler.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
The Calacatta Viola marble counters and backsplash make an eye-catching statement in the otherwise minimalist kitchen, which is outfitted with a PITT Cooking stove and a Blue Star oven.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Many designers recommend extending the countertop material up into the backsplash for a cohesive look.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
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Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
An open-concept kitchen and main living area have light wood floors, bright white walls contrasting with a dark tile backsplash that carries over into a wet bar with a wine cooler.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
The Calacatta Viola marble counters and backsplash make an eye-catching statement in the otherwise minimalist kitchen, which is outfitted with a PITT Cooking stove and a Blue Star oven.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Many designers recommend extending the countertop material up into the backsplash for a cohesive look.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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