Your bathroom’s design doesn’t stop at your bathtub, your shower, or your sinks. The walls around these items can be just as important in establishing the look of your space. And since your bathroom backsplash sits at eye level, it can quickly become the most statement-making element in the room.
For the uninitiated, a backsplash is a small panel that sits behind your sink to—you guessed it—prevent splashes. This backsplash can come attached to your bathroom sink or countertop, or it can take the form of a striking wall covered in tiles, paint, or wallpaper.
Put simply, bathroom backsplash options abound, so there are plenty of ways to use yours to transform your space, and we’ve rounded up 8 of our favorites. Bookmark the bathroom backsplash ideas you love, and let the decorating process commence.
01 Cover Your Wall in Tiles
Your backsplash doesn’t have to begin and end behind your sink. It can extend to cover an entire wall—in fact, it can extend to cover your entire bathroom. If you don’t mind the look of floor-to-ceiling tiles, consider letting your backsplash stretch across your space. This wall-to-wall approach is bound to make a statement, even if the tiles you pick come in a sleek neutral shade.
02 Stock Up on Paneling in Two Different Shades
Tiles and paint aren’t your only backsplash options. Wood paneling can add texture to your space, serving as a subtler alternative to vibrant tiles.
For a striking floor-to-ceiling look, line your walls with painted wood paneling. Then, line your bathroom cabinets with matching wood paneling in another shade. This two-tone approach should leave your space feeling varied, cohesive, and delightfully dynamic.
03 Play With Texture
When you’re working with bold countertops, you may feel the need to strip back your backsplash, keeping it as simple as possible. But, don’t be afraid to combine two striking textures. A striated marble countertop looks great next to classic subway tiles.
It might look even better if you pair those subway tiles with black grout. This combination will echo the striations in the marble, lending your space contrast and cohesion in equal measure.
04 Go Monochromatic
A monochromatic bathroom is an instant statement-maker, and you can use your backsplash to bring your space together. If your shower is lined with vibrant pink tiles, let those tiles extend to your backsplash, or add a touch of contrast with a pink terrazzo backsplash, instead.
05 Complement Your Hardware
A great way to bring your space together? Match your backsplash to your hardware, or vice versa. Since your backsplash will serve as a focal point in your space, it’s sure to demand attention.
Color-coordinating it with smaller details—like your drawer pulls, towel racks, and overhead lights—can make your space feel balanced and whole.
06 Paint Your Wall
Tiles are a common choice for bathroom backsplashes, but they’re not the only way to get the job done. Feel free to keep things simple, and stick with a standard coat of paint, instead.
This choice works particularly well when you’re dealing with a freestanding sink, but it can look striking, no matter what sink set-up you’re dealing with.
07 Get Creative With Your Grout
Believe it or not, your grout doesn’t have to be white. It can be black, gray, or even orange—meaning you have plenty of ways to make a statement, even if you’re working with classic white tiles.
08 Experiment With Asymmetry
Your backsplash doesn’t have to cover the wall behind your sink. In fact, if you’re willing to get creative with your tile placement, you can turn your backsplash into a veritable work of art. Stock up on tiles in a striking shade, and use them to craft a stripe that runs from ceiling to floor.
Instead of letting this stripe run behind the center of your mirror, set it off to the side just a touch. This asymmetry will make your colorful backsplash even more statement-making.
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