Measure the wall to plan the tile layout using a tape measure. Use the trowel to apply tile adhesive to a small starting section of the wall. Place spacers along the countertop and between the tiles ...

Choosing tiles is just one step in creating a kitchen backsplash. The pattern in which you'll lay them on the wall can make or break your kitchen aesthetic.

Expanded long ago from its humble beginnings in subway stations, the "subway tile" trend continues to sustain in kitchen backsplash design. Subway tiles are simple, inexpensive and the default ...

An all-white kitchen with white subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. - Fio Creative/Shutterstock There are two camps when it comes to subway tile: Those who see it as an enduring ...

Slabs of stone are changing how designers think about kitchen walls.

A staple of farmhouse style, this Victorian chic tile backsplash is all about delicate patterning and muted colors. And the soft blue with natural wood accents hearkens to yesteryear, yet the sleek ...

I know, I know. You're going to say I deserved this. Remember a few weeks ago when I rather smugly wrote about my kitchen makeover? How, I crowed, thanks to my careful planning and coordination, the ...