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An easy way to update your kitchen? Try a new backsplash! Check out these inspiring ideas

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Backsplashes: Color Jolt

A bright turquoise backsplash enlivens an otherwise neutral-hued kitchen.

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Backsplashes: Orange Pop

A shiny orange backsplash pops against a sleek mix of stainless steel and white lacquer.

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Backspashes: Mobile Unit

Mounted glass is all it takes to make a lovely, sleek backsplash.

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Backsplashes: Design Craze

This tiled backsplash adds character to an otherwise simple kitchen design.

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Backsplashes: Red Revival

A mixture of colors and materials found in the vibrant red cabinets, patterned tile backsplash and stainless-steel oven create a polished, energized kitchen.

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Backsplashes: Palette Cleanser

Natural wood surfaces complement soothing pastels. The colorful backsplash combines both accent colors and gives the space a lively feel.

Four-oven cooker in Cream, (call for pricing) at Aga. Similar table: Big Sur dining table and benches, $1,499 and $699 at Crate & Barrel.

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Backsplashes: Modern Lines

Translucent glass tiles create a modern and easy-to-clean backsplash.

Globe pendant lamp, $150 at The Conran Shop. Similar table: Terravida dining table, $799 at Crate & Barrel. Hudson Parsons upholstered side chair in Weathered Oak, $249 at Restoration Hardware. Indoor/outdoor rug, $50 at Williams-Sonoma.

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Backsplashes: Cooking Light

Tall, gothic-style windows shine plenty of natural light on a cheerful checkered backsplash.

Similar backsplash: ModMetals stainless-steel tile backsplash, $28.70 per sheet at Modwalls. Hardwood countertops, (call for pricing) at John Boos.

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Backsplashes: Check It Out

A graphic black-and-white backsplash provides pleasant contrast to cool hues.

Martha Stewart Living Interior Paint in Aegean Blue, $3 for tester at The Home Depot. Similar table: Rectangle reproduction farm table, $2,000 at Painted Porch. Morrisette ladder-back side chair, $129 at Home Decorators Collection.

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Backsplashes: Subway Style

Subway tiles are an attractive and affordable alternative to a traditional backsplash.

American Olean Starting Line Gloss White glazed ceramic tile, $0.25 per tile at Lowe’s. Vintage chair, $395 at Restoration Hardware. Similar tumblers: Kay Collection tumblers, $4 each at shopSCAD.

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