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Theres no understating the importance of akitchen backsplash.

Just make it stop.Nureed Saeed, the creative director ofNu Interiors, seconds that sentiment.

Not anymore, she says.

Subway tile backsplash in kitchen

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There is such a thing as too much of a good thing.

Try a running bond, herringbone, or basketweave pattern for a more modern take on the classic.

Leave these sad beige mosaic pencil backsplashes back where they belongin the early 2000s.

White subway tile on kitchen wall next to bread box with slices of bread in front and knives

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“The worst offender, according to Meadows, is linear stacked glass mosaics.

Its also impractical unless you love scrubbing that green smoothie blender explosion out of hundreds of tiny grout lines.

Contrasting Grout Color

When choosing your backsplashsgrout, Saeed says to steer away from a contrasting color.

Blue geometric adhesive tile mat backsplash in kitchen with wood cabinets and black appliances

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All white tile, particularly large white marble, feels like a period in time, she says.

While she loves stone and large-format tiles, she opts for options with color, movement, and texture.

white backsplash kitchen

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