The 2018 Backsplash Trends for Kitchen and Bathroom Updates

by Kevin Smith Author

The New Year is upon us! And, so are all those design renovations you’ve been putting off. You’ve been stuck in the house for months, staring at your outdated kitchen and bathroom tile. Now’s the time to freshen up your look and bring in 2018 with a fashion bang!

Check out these hot backsplash tips for inspiration! No need for fashionistas to chip a nail. Once you’ve chosen your look, contact a tile specialist for backsplash installation in Alpharetta to get started reviving your look today!

Metallics

All that glitters is gold… or silver, pewter, bronze, or copper. Metals are appearing in every corner of design, from tile to furniture. Bring a hint of old-world elegance with a bronze fleur de lis-patterned tile, or choose a sleek, contemporary layout of smooth silver subway tiles.

Get even bolder with your design by mixing different metals and sheens for a shimmery effect. Use polished and frosted gold, bronze and silver tiles behind an architectural feature like a stainless range hood for a truly designer effect.

Iridescent Mosaics

Small bathrooms benefit from this classic bit of sparkle and shine. The reflected light makes for a more open, airy feel. Light blues, grays, and the millennial pink that’s been so hot since 2014 will continue to rise in popularity.

The 2018 trend says using these small 1” tiles as accent strips is out. Use these tiny tiles to cover the entire wall for a truly modern designer look.

Geometrics

Move away from the squares and rectangles, it’s time to add another angle (or two) to your backsplash tile layout. Octagons, hexagons, and diamonds will fight with penny rounds, ovals, and fish scales for the top spot on your wall.

Bright Colors

No matter what shape you prefer, bright, yet earthy glazed tiles in every color imaginable will hit the design market in 2018. Good news for folks tired of the grays and browns that have dominated in recent years.

The trend allows for the use of several shades of a single tone for a variegated look that blends well with natural materials like wood, stone, cotton, and linen.

Matte Finish

Not into that polished tile look? Not to worry. Matte finishes on tiles of all sizes and shapes will be available to complete any kitchen or bath project. Go modern and lay matte tiles in a tone-on-tone herringbone or stacked pattern. Or, choose a vintage Art Deco flair with an inverted fish scale and contrasting grout layout.

Update your home with a backsplash installation for your Alpharetta kitchen or bath today! Be a trend-setter for the 2018 design season.