Upgrade Your Kitchen Instantly with These Ideas for a No-Break
A complete kitchen renovation is expensive, time-consuming, and often a hassle—and it’s definitely not worth it for the occupants. Luckily, there are plenty of ideas to dig up these days for simple and affordable DIY projects that will give your kitchen a fresh look with little to no time or effort. One of the easiest ways to make a change? Upgrading the look of your backsplash. Here are some of our favorite kitchen backsplash ideas to brighten up your space.
1.Use Stick-On Vinyl Backsplash
A popular (and affordable) way to change the look of a backsplash is to apply stick-on vinyl in a decorative pattern. Blogger Brynne Delerson of Gathered Home used her existing white square tile backsplash as a base and applied durable black vinyl triangles (commonly used to create signs and vehicle lettering) in a pinwheel pattern. Her formerly drab white tiles now look like a mosaic of black and white tiles, without the need for a major construction project! Vinyl is also a great option if you’re indecisive or don’t want to commit to one backsplash for a long time—it peels off easily and leaves no residue. Best of all, the entire project took less than a day!
2.Paint an Existing Backsplash
One of the easiest ways to add color or brightness to a backsplash is to paint over existing tile or drywall, which can be as simple as painting a dull brown tile a solid bright color.
3. Install wainscoting backsplash
Wainscoting is an inexpensive and readily available material that will bring a clean, bright white to your kitchen. Its white color and clean lines are also perfect for creating a sense of space in a small kitchen. It can be easily installed by cutting a large sheet to fit the space for your backsplash. There’s no need to remove the existing backsplash either, as wainscoting is relatively lightweight and can be installed over existing material with glue or liquid nails. And, if you don’t want a stark white color, it’s easy to paint! Pro tip: If you’re going to paint your wainscoting, use a durable, wipeable paint to make daily kitchen cleanup a breeze.
4. Use peel-and-stick tile
Tile is a classic backsplash material, but you don’t have to go to great lengths to achieve this look. Peel-and-stick faux tiles eliminate the need for tedious and time-consuming grouting and tiling work, and also keep your project costs down. These adhesive faux tiles are heat and moisture resistant, and can also be easily removed if you want to change the design in a year or two. You can find clean and simple versions of faux subway tile on Amazon, as well as damask patterns and more vibrant colors.
5. Create a Faux Brick Backsplash
Like faux tile, faux brick is a great way to avoid clutter and expense while still achieving a surprisingly neat look. All you have to do is install faux brick paneling (available at Home Depot) over your existing backsplash. Since faux brick is lightweight, it’s easy to install—you can secure it with liquid nails. Cut the brick paneling to fit your backsplash space and outlets. To make the brick look more realistic, you can paint it or even add a slightly distressed finish. One blogger painted her faux brick backsplash white and distressed it with a wet rag to create a rustic whitewashed brick look.
6. Create a Metal Backsplash with Roof Tiles
Decorative metal roof tiles are another great option for an affordable and beautiful backsplash. These tin tiles can be purchased at Home Depot for a low price. They look luxurious, but are actually affordable and easy to install over existing tiles with heavy-duty glue and easily cover any existing grout lines.
7. Use laminate flooring as a backsplash
Pallet walls are popular right now, but they are a hassle to install with real wood, and they are expensive. Use laminate flooring to create a modern and warm look that is cheaper than tile or real wood, and it is much easier to install. The flooring is easy to cut and fit your space, and you can install it with a nail gun. This build is only $60. The flooring can be purchased at Home Depot or Amazon. So what are you waiting for?
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