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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In a recent project, Vilov added a quartz slab backsplash with subtle warm veining to complement traditional cream cabinets and a maple island.
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
The cabin’s bespoke kitchen features a copper backsplash and countertop.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
For a really sleek look, consider going with a full-height backsplash, as shown above, which runs from the countertop to the upper cabinets.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
The unit has two bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, wide-plank hardwood floors and a custom kitchen with quartz countertops, a tile backsplash and Bosch panel appliances.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
The cabin’s bespoke kitchen features a copper backsplash and countertop.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
For a really sleek look, consider going with a full-height backsplash, as shown above, which runs from the countertop to the upper cabinets.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
The unit has two bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, wide-plank hardwood floors and a custom kitchen with quartz countertops, a tile backsplash and Bosch panel appliances.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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