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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Start with a lighter shade on larger elements like cabinets, walls, or backsplash.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
Caraway has given us the opportunity to inject more color into our kitchens over the years—without committing to a bold backsplash or brightly hued cabinetry.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Their backsplash, for example, is crafted from corks, wine boxes, and other pieces of wood.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Nov. 2025
Restoration of the main house included a complete kitchen remodel with handmade backsplash tiles by artists Cha-Rie Tang and Mei-Ling Hubbard.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
Caraway has given us the opportunity to inject more color into our kitchens over the years—without committing to a bold backsplash or brightly hued cabinetry.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Their backsplash, for example, is crafted from corks, wine boxes, and other pieces of wood.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Nov. 2025
Restoration of the main house included a complete kitchen remodel with handmade backsplash tiles by artists Cha-Rie Tang and Mei-Ling Hubbard.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Backsplash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backsplash. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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