How to Use backsplash in a Sentence

backsplash

noun
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  • 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 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 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 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 browns and golds of the tile backsplash unite the deep pigments of the blue cabinet and emerald green Hallman stove.
    — Shaila Wunderlich, Country Living, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The home’s scene-stealer is a tile backsplash in the kitchen, which is visible from every room in the house.
    — Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Behind the grill, a no-frills stainless-steel backsplash protects the house.
    — Paige Porter Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Glossy black trim highlights the backsplash and makes the vanity the focal point.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2023
  • At the bottom edge of the backsplash, Wright and Rodriguez designed a sleek quartz shelf that was tricky to install.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2022
  • The pink backsplash in the kitchen matches the bathroom nearby, says Mr. Cohen.
    — Alina Dizik, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022
  • Nearby, the living room fireplace was transformed with the same stone used for the kitchen backsplash.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 6 Aug. 2023
  • The kitchen is glammed up a bit with the addition of a golden pull-down faucet and a lightweight peel-and-stick tiled backsplash.
    — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The uneven backsplash was redone with white grout this time for a cleaner look.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The backsplash is ceramic tile, and there is a pot filler directly above the gas range.
    — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Both kitchens have white cabinets and a green tile backsplash.
    — Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The backsplash in the kitchen is a white subway tile, and the appliances, including the gas stove, are stainless steel.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The black and white porcelain tiles that make up the backsplash also match the vibrant aesthetic of Ree's brand.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Countertops are gray quartz and the backsplash is white subway tile.
    — Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Reflective tile as the backsplash in the kitchen is also a way of adding just a bold touch to the room without going overboard.
    — Catherine Gaugh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2022
  • The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a tiled black and gray backsplash.
    — Mary Carole McCauley, baltimoresun.com, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Here, an inky tile backsplash refracts sunlight, and a Pepto-pink shade on the walls and ceilings works to move the eye upward.
    — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Lay them horizontally to cover every last inch of space, from the backsplash to the range hood, to help the space feel wider.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 30 June 2023
  • That wall and the shower sport a brilliant white, 16-inch-by-32-inch tile from Bedrosians, reminiscent of the kitchen backsplash.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2023

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