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 videos share glimpses of her teal tile backsplash, open shelves for her pots and pans and her contemporary finishes.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Still, the kitchen’s been renovated with a glass-tile backsplash, Italian cooktop, and a good amount of storage.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2025
The designer is a fan of zellige for a kitchen backsplash, but her favorite application might just be a project that hits closer to home.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Marble plays a starring role throughout the home, appearing in multiple bathrooms as well as the kitchen, where the countertops, backsplash, and flooring are crafted from Italian Panda marble.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Still, the kitchen’s been renovated with a glass-tile backsplash, Italian cooktop, and a good amount of storage.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2025
The designer is a fan of zellige for a kitchen backsplash, but her favorite application might just be a project that hits closer to home.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Marble plays a starring role throughout the home, appearing in multiple bathrooms as well as the kitchen, where the countertops, backsplash, and flooring are crafted from Italian Panda marble.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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