A backsplash is a small surface that does a lot of visual work — it's usually the thing your eye lands on first in a kitchen. Tile and natural stone are the two most common choices, and each brings something different to the room.
Tile gives you the most range: pattern, color, size and layout are all wide open, from a simple subway run to a bold mosaic. Grout lines are part of the look, and they need periodic cleaning and occasional resealing.
A natural stone backsplash — especially one cut from the same slab as the countertop — reads as one continuous material up the wall, which is a striking, high-end look with far fewer joints to maintain.
Planning a backsplash to match new countertops? Call VM Stoneworks at (480) 352-9122 for a free walkthrough and a written quote.