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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Low Commitment For those looking to dip their toe into a new color trend, Kelly advises painting a vanity, using a new tile in a niche or backsplash, or simply playing with color through accessories and textiles.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Appliances are by Gaggeneau, Sub-Zero, and Miele, with Fusion Blue quartzite used as the backsplash behind the Wolf range.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Specifically, Chadwick recommends that homeowners use hues like black or deep navy for a tile backsplash or countertop to get their fix.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
Another easy project is to install mosaic tiles on a backsplash.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Appliances are by Gaggeneau, Sub-Zero, and Miele, with Fusion Blue quartzite used as the backsplash behind the Wolf range.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Specifically, Chadwick recommends that homeowners use hues like black or deep navy for a tile backsplash or countertop to get their fix.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
Another easy project is to install mosaic tiles on a backsplash.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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