Natural Stone Mosaics

One of the hottest trends in kitchen backsplash designs is the use of natural stone mosaics. These intricate patterns and arrangements create a captivating visual effect that instantly draws attention. Whether it’s a herringbone pattern, chevron design, or random mosaic, the combination of different stone colors and textures adds depth and dimension to the backsplash, making it a true work of art.

Slab Backsplashes

Another emerging trend is the use of full slabs of stone as backsplashes. This approach offers a seamless and uninterrupted look, allowing the natural beauty of the stone to take center stage. From luxurious marble to exotic granite or quartzite, a slab backsplash creates a dramatic and sophisticated statement, transforming the kitchen into a stunning culinary haven.

Bold Color Choices

Gone are the days of sticking to neutral tones for kitchen backsplashes. Modern design trends encourage homeowners to embrace bold and vibrant colors, even in their backsplash choices. Stones like onyx, agate, or quartz with striking patterns and hues can add a pop of color and create a focal point that complements the overall kitchen design. These daring choices inject personality and energy into the space, making the kitchen a true reflection of the homeowner’s style.

Texture and Dimension

Texture is playing a significant role in kitchen backsplash designs. From rough-hewn natural stones to textured tiles, homeowners are opting for materials that create visual interest and tactile appeal. Textured stone backsplashes not only add depth to the kitchen but also provide a unique sensory experience, enhancing the overall ambiance of the space.

Mixed Materials

Combining different materials is a trend that continues to gain momentum in kitchen design, and the backsplash is no exception. Incorporating stone with other materials like glass, metal, or wood creates a visually captivating contrast and adds a touch of innovation and sophistication to the kitchen. This trend allows for endless possibilities, allowing homeowners to experiment with different textures, colors, and finishes.

Conclusion

Innovative and visually striking, stone backsplashes are transforming kitchens into captivating spaces that reflect personal style and elevate the overall design aesthetic. Whether you opt for a natural stone mosaic, a slab backsplash, bold colors, textured surfaces, or a combination of materials, the options are endless. At HB Marble and Granite, we offer a wide range of high-quality stone materials and expert craftsmanship to bring your vision to life. Embrace the latest trends in kitchen backsplash designs and let stone make a statement in your culinary haven. Contact us today and let our team help you create a stunning kitchen backsplash that will be the envy of all who enter your home.

First and foremost, will be the size of the space itself. Many remodels consist of replacing the existing cabinets and countertops while keeping the appliances and plumbing locations in tact. This will usually include replacing the backsplash, the sink and faucet, the lighting, the wall color and, often, the flooring. Though it is the most cost-effective approach to remodeling, the budget will depend mainly on the areas that will be updated and the quality of the materials and finishes selected.

A more customized approach to renovating the kitchen takes into consideration the option of moving existing appliances and plumbing to new locations. This is done for a variety of reasons which may include the following:

1. Provide a better flow for food preparation, food storage and cooking.
2.  Provide an opportunity to use appliances that may have different sizes and functions than the original ones.
3. Expand the original space by removing walls, raised countertops or other limiting architectural features that update and improve the design of the home.
4. Unique designs tailored specifically for the homeowner. This is a potentially unlimited category – some designs examples are: Juice bars with drawer refrigerators to store fresh produce for the smoothie maker in the family; Pasta stations where the water heats in its own sink; Animal lovers have their pet’s food located conveniently above the food bowls in specially design cabinets; beverage areas that keep a thirsty household separate from the cooking areas….

The customized layout requires a more thought-out plan and, generally, a larger budget. With so many factors to consider, it is no wonder that people to turn to experts to help point the way. Whether you desire a unique feature in your kitchen remodel or want to update the style of your home, we encourage you to visit our beautiful showroom and get inspired!

Overhead light is used for both general and specific task illumination.  Recessed can lighting is the most common type of overhead lighting.  6” round lights are being replaced by 4” round or square lights.  LED lighting is taking the place of incandescent and fluorescent bulbs in tones from cool white to warm yellow. Generally, the warmer light works well with beige and yellow paint colors and the cooler light is used for the grey and blue hues.  

Decorative lighting in today’s modern design uses oversized pendants for a focal point that delights our senses.  Miniature pendants and pendants hung in groups or varying heights can add drama to the lighting plan.  Track lighting can be bent to accommodate any shape and can be interspersed with pendants lights, combining task and decorative lighting on the same power source.

Under cabinet lighting is a particularly useful type of task lighting that can be dimmed down at night.  Dimmable lights create variety and change the mood of our homes so that we can change a bright task-oriented light to a soft warm glow.

Above cabinet lighting is often used in homes with high ceilings, where the wall above the upper cabinets can be illuminated to create drama or highlight artistic features and accessories.  Often created by using rope lighting, we have evolved from plastic tubes filled with miniature white bulbs, to thin multi color “peel and stick” strips that are easy to apply.  Strip lighting can be used in a variety of places including backlighting TV’s, highlighting glass shelving or downlighting under countertop seating areas.

Let us help to light up your world with great kitchen design and planning.  Come see the creativity of our design ideas in our beautiful Fort Myers Showroom.