Designed by Cathy Chapman, a salvaged pine header crowns the range while walnut countertops carry up the wall as the ...

Salesman and couple in a kitchen and bathroom store - Extreme-photographer/Getty Images Kitchen cabinets and countertops usually get all the attention during building or remodeling. While this is ...

How big of an area do I want to cover? Almost all kitchens built today have at least a 4-inch mini backsplash above the counters — all the way around the kitchen walls. Often, this small backsplash is ...

A kitchen backsplash protects your walls from food splatters, grease, water, and everything everyday life throws at it. The backsplash also goes a long way toward defining the room’s style—so even if ...

A backsplash is a decorative element (i.e. its chief function is to look good), and as such, it should follow the existing parameters laid out by your kitchen. The first and foremost rule for deciding ...

The geometric pattern of the tile in this Mountain View bath, left, is accented with a contrasting grout color to add visual interest. Subway tiles, right, provide a classic look. Photo by Agnieszka ...

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