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When it comes to natural stone, tile backsplash can be a great alternative as they are more affordable. For most, it’s about weighing up cost vs. aesthetics and deciding where their priorities lie.  

But it doesn’t have to be. Tile backsplash can be stylish and look great in your kitchen or bathroom. Here are some ideas for tile backsplash that you’ll love to show off.

Large tiles

If it’s the seams and grout lines that offend you, then make them fewer and further between with larger tiles. You can choose any shape and size for your tiles, and large, square tiles can create a minimalistic look compared with smaller, more detailed tiling. Long, rectangular stone tiles can also create an interesting look that works great with granite tile.

Blended floor and countertop tiles

A lot of kitchens and bathrooms have tile floors, whether they’re natural stone, ceramic, or another material. One design idea is to blend this tiled floor with the tiles on your backsplash. 

Mosaic tiles

If you like small detail in your home design, then mosaic tiles could be for you. Mosaic tile backsplash tend to be more popular in bathrooms than in kitchens. You can mix and match a variety of colors to create the effect and style you’re looking for.  

Hexagonal tiles

If regular square tiles bore you, then mix it up a bit with hexagonal tiles, or whatever shape you choose. These add some more visual interest to your backsplash and will make them more unique compared to traditional square tiles.  

Varying tile shapes

Make your backsplash a little more dynamic with varying tile shapes and sizes. For example, you could have large diamond tiles with smaller square tiles in between the points of the diamond. Or you could include decorative tiles as accents to the plain tiles surrounding them. Get creative and think about which types of tiles go well with each other.

Are you ready to install tile in your home? You can contact Amanzi Granite for supply and installation of granite countertops and more, operating around Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and Kernersville.

If you’re looking for a stylish alternative to natural stone countertops, and one that’s still good for the environment, then why not consider recycled glass countertops? This takes recycled shards and chunks of glass and sets them in a resin or a concrete or porcelain mix to create a unique-looking countertop, perfect for your kitchen or bathroom. The manufacturing process is similar to that of engineered quartz countertops.

Most recycled glass countertops are made up of around 80% recycled glass. A less common method is to create a solid surface countertop using recycled glass, rather than the idea of suspending glass chips in a resin. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of choosing recycled glass countertops for your home.

The pros of recycled glass countertops

One of the main reasons why recycled glass countertops are increasing in popularity is because they are eco-friendly. Recycling used glass decreases the amount of waste and puts it to good use. It also creates a great aesthetic, rivaling the style and appearance of natural stone countertops like granite and marble. Recycled glass countertops can be created in practically every color imaginable, and each one is unique.

Recycled glass countertops are also non-porous, meaning you don’t have to worry about stains, although glass countertops set in concrete will still need sealing. These surfaces are very tough and durable, meaning they’re impressively resistant to heat and scratches. And the smooth, non-porous surface is also easy to clean.

The cons of recycled glass countertops

Recycled glass is not a low-cost alternative to natural stone. It is generally a similar price to granite countertops, are can be slightly more expensive. When designing your glass countertops, you may be slightly limited on which edge profiles you can choose. Profiles with a thinner edge come with the risk that the chips of glass are more likely to come loss and break off. This can be repaired, however.

Maintenance and cleaning are generally easy, but concrete areas are susceptible to staining and etching, especially from harsh cleaners and acidic food and drink, so sealing is necessary. Recycled glass can also be harder to source, so it might take you longer to have your countertops designed and installed.

If you’re looking for kitchen countertop ideas or need installation services around Kernersville, Greensboro, and High Point, then contact Amanzi today.