Metal backsplashes are a quite popular option in the kitchen, especially in those that have modern and contemporary interior designs. A metal backsplash can be a unique focal point and it’s also a very functional option. It’s easy to clean and it doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. But there are several options to choose from when you decide which material to use. Here are some of the most popular ones along with the advantages and disadvantages that come with using them.

Copper backsplashes.

For a cohesive décor, match the copper backsplash with similar textures, finishes and colors

A copper backsplash would look best in a kitchen with a retro interior design. It’s a soft material and it’s easy to mold and texture. Copper is also a lightweight material and this makes it easy to install. It’s a great option for a DIY project. You can install it in tiles or in a single sheet. A copper backsplash is also easy to clean but it’s prone to discoloration over time. It also rusts easy and this doesn’t make it easy to maintain.

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Over the years, the kitchen has become a social space where friends and families spend time together on a regular basis. To make sure your kitchen is a pleasant space to spend time in, you should try to make it feel inviting. The kitchen should be functional but without ignoring style. Here are some trends to watch for this year in case you’re planning a kitchen remodel.

Glass kitchen backsplash.

A glass backsplash gives your kitchen luminosity and adds a plus of style

Glass backsplashes have become increasingly popular over the last few years and they are still an important trend in kitchen décor. Glass is easy to clean and it also has a simple and stylish look. It scratches easily but there measures that can help you protect against that.

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What do you think of when you hear the words “galley kitchen?” For me, I picture a literal galley kitchen – a small hole of a hallway on a boat. This may have been true years ago, as the original galley kitchens, but many of today’s galley kitchens bear no resemblance to a pinched little cooking corner. They are still a functional hallway layout, but they are so much more than that. Today’s galley kitchen is often stylish and spacious and a chef’s heaven.

Below are some examples of galley kitchens today that seamlessly merge the functionality of a galley layout with the aesthetic form of art. Check them out:

In this contemporary galley kitchen, clean, straight lines abound. Chunky yet minimalistic open shelving draws the eye seamlessly down through the length of the space. It is on this visual journey that we begin to notice the interesting architecture – planked ceiling over half of the kitchen and open airspace over the other half. Walls and flooring is a charcoal color, which, paired with a light neutral color palette of the cabinetry seems to expand the space overall.

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When planning a new kitchen design, there are going to be limitations that you will need to take into account before you commence. The most limiting factor for a kitchen, in most homes, is the amount of available space. If you can, move your washing machine and other laundry appliances to a utility room or a separate wash rooms. If it is practical, devote your kitchen to food preparation and entertaining only.

However, in many homes food appliances, such as a refrigerator, an oven or a hob, will have to share the space with washing appliances. In such cases, tuck your laundry area as out of the way as possible. Use cabinetry doors and fascias to hide them. Keep laundry appliances to the edges and cooking ones central. Make the oven and hob the focal point of the room’s design. Ensure you have working surfaces to either side of your hob. This will help no end when it comes to cooking. Only after this, consider your food storage and the location of the sink.

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