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Try a Shorter Kitchen Backsplash for Budget-Friendly Style
Shave costs on a kitchen remodel with a pared-down backsplash in one of these great materials
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The overwhelming amount of materials needed for a new kitchen or a kitchen remodel can quickly make your costs skyrocket. Save precious dollars by cutting down on materials while maintaining high style. Using a 4-inch-high backsplash instead of the standard 18-inch version can help reduce material costs while still looking great.
Take a look at how these kitchen designs incorporate a short backsplash — could one of these work in your home?
contemporary kitchen by O Interior Design
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by O Interior Design
Stone. When installing stone countertops — like the marble countertop in this photo — use the leftover material as a half-wall backsplash. (Stone is sold in 30-inch-deep slabs, while the standard countertop depth is 25 inches with the front overhang.) Using the extra stone to protect your walls also creates a seamless look from backsplash to counter — it's the perfect finishing touch.
contemporary kitchen by RemodelWest
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by RemodelWest
Solid surface. When purchasing a solid-surface countertop material — such as Corian or Avonite — you have the option to place a matching 4-inch-high piece against the back wall.
Look into having the material coved, too — the fabricator can add a slight curve where the backsplash meets the countertop, making it seamless. This is great in kitchens because they can be such wet areas, and the seamless corner prevents water from leaking behind the backsplash.
traditional kitchen by Home Systems , Wendi Zampino
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by Home Systems , Wendi Zampino
Extended height. Four inches is the average height of a short backsplash, but you can opt for a slightly higher half-wall backsplash.
This homeowner went to the bottom of the window casings for a seamless transition from countertop to window.