How to Use backsplash in a Sentence

backsplash

noun
Definition of backsplashnext
  • In addition to the counter cost, consider your backsplash as well.
    — Joe Lindsey, Popular Mechanics, 9 May 2019
  • Use for counters, backsplashes, around showers and tubs or as a fireplace surround.
    — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, 5 Apr. 2019
  • The backsplash beneath the cabinets makes for a more natural transition from the dark to light colors.
    — Maya McDowell, House Beautiful, 16 Mar. 2019
  • Covering the hood in the same tile as the backsplash provides visual continuity for a sleek, modern design.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The Bar will feature rose gold and stone countertops with custom wood cabinetry and antique mirrored backsplash.
    — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 5 July 2018
  • Other features include a checkerboard-yellow backsplash, and an alternating yellow and red palette for the rest of the kitchen.
    — Katerina Ang, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2018
  • Unhappy with the green and brown mosaic tile backsplash in her rental, Tersey set out for a temporary solution that could transform the space.
    — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, 3 July 2018
  • The surfaces can be customized by color, size, and shape and used in a range of applications, from tabletops to backsplashes to bathroom vanities.
    — Jennifer Fernandez, House Beautiful, 11 Dec. 2018
  • If your Instagram feed is anything like ours, it’s filled with beautiful backsplashes and drop-dead gorgeous floors that can attest to Clamp’s contention.
    — Megan Beauchamp, House Beautiful, 12 Feb. 2019
  • Aqua octagonal tiles create a soothing tone in the entryway, pistachio velvet sofas add warmth to the living room and a merlot backsplash in the kitchen acts as a pop of interest.
    — Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, 22 Mar. 2019
  • The designer then suggested a countertop and backsplash of yellow ceramic tiles with black trim made by American Olean.
    — Katerina Ang, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2018
  • Color statements can make an appearance on counters or backsplashes as flecks of vibrant or reflective color, H-Millard says.
    — Jura Koncius, The Seattle Times, 16 Oct. 2018
  • Separate subway tile and beadboard backsplashes also add to the farmhouse vibe, which comes full circle with the inclusion of white cabinets and galvanized pendant lights.
    — Megan Stein, Country Living, 13 July 2018
  • Lenny picked out the deep navy brick tile for the backsplash.
    — Sarah Alba, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2021
  • Sky-blue glass tiles add depth and shine to the backsplash.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The stovetop has a gray-tile backsplash and a pot-filler faucet.
    — Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The cabinetry is white and gray; the backsplash is white tile.
    — Benjamin C. Tankersley, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The backsplash in the all-white kitchen is also marble.
    — Emma Kate Fittes, Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2019
  • The kitchen, which features a custom copper backsplash, is the star of the show.
    — Lauren Jones, House Beautiful, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Let the backsplash dry for 24 hours. Remove the spacers.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2021
  • The most eye-catching details in the kitchen, though, is the copper range and its dreamy backsplash.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The counters in the kitchen are topped with granite, but the floor and the backsplash are Italian porcelain.
    — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2023
  • There is a white quartz counter around the cooktop, with a tile backsplash in a chevron pattern.
    — Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2023
  • These large white backsplash tiles mirror the floor stripe width.
    — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 11 July 2022
  • The room was gutted, a pocket door was added, and a blue tile backsplash was added to one wall.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2020
  • The backsplash is a mix of textured 8-inch-by-2.5-inch white Cloe subway tiles.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022
  • The home’s kitchen has a color palette of black, white and gray with tile accents along the backsplash and walls.
    — Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, 3 Dec. 2020
  • The fireplace includes marble that repeats on the vent hood and backsplash in the kitchen.
    — Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 6 July 2023
  • In a small space, a backsplash can really pack a style punch.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The counters and backsplash are clad in the same design, while a gold light fixture and softly glowing coffered ceiling add even more glam.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024

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