a black and white patterned tile backsplash behind a stove pairs well with the white subway tile in the rest of the kitchen - Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock ...

This kitchen by Gilday Renovations features a glass-tile backsplash that extends to the ceiling. Photograph courtesy of Gilday Renovations When it comes to designing a kitchen, a backsplash is one ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Tile has long been a staple in modern homes, but it’s enjoying a particularly on-trend moment right now.

Backsplashes are a relatively modern invention, coming out in the 1930s after running water became commonplace. Over the years, they've gotten bigger and cycled through a variety of fashions and ...