Backsplash

The vertical surface between the countertop and the bottom of wall cabinets, designed to protect the wall from splashes, grease, and moisture. Backsplashes range from a simple 4-inch strip of countertop material to full-height installations of tile, stone, glass, or metal. They are both a functional necessity and a major design element that ties the kitchen's color palette and style together.

Specifying this for a job? Captivating Pro members buy at 20–40% off retail and get cut sheets before rough-in.