CHEAP KITCHEN BACKSPLASH IDEAS – It doesn’t take a big budget to install kitchen backsplash that is protective and stylish. Some tips can help you having cool kitchen backsplash from buying a small number of tiles to choosing backsplash wallpaper.
You need to consult with professionals or home improvement store managers for good backsplash materials. They seem very necessary for the kitchen backsplash so that it won’t get easily damaged or worn out. Read more about that in our list below.
Wood Boards as Cheap Kitchen Backsplash
Reclaim used wood boards for kitchen backsplash. If possible, use some shades of brown wood boards as seen in this kitchen. The overall wood boards seem colorful on their own.
Seek for certain material to stick all wood boards together into the kitchen’s wall. If you can’t find any, simply purchase wood boards in your nearby home improvement store.
While that is affordable, you can further trim down the budget by installing a small number of wood boards. Place the wood boards to cover the sink and the stove only for saving money.
Beautiful Kitchen Wallpaper as Cheap Idea
Well, wait! The wallpaper backsplash seems glossy. Isn’t the wallpaper pricey? You may have those questions when looking at the backsplash idea. And we anticipate that already.
Even if the wallpaper is quite expensive, we have another tip for you. Choose relatively fair wallpaper. We are sure the price of the one-third of the wallpaper can be much affordable. Of course, you need to ask for the information to the store managers.
Plus, you can still trim down the budget by installing the wallpaper on your own. No need to pay money for a professional.
Self-Adhesive Tile as Cheap Backsplash Idea
Self-adhesive tile is still more affordable than ceramic or tile. Some options can be applied to reduce unnecessary money for installing kitchen backsplash. First, choose a small number of self-adhesive tile.
Install the tile for sink and stove subsections of the kitchen only. This saves a lot of money already. Secondly, install the self-adhesive tile on your own. Given the nature of the tile, you won’t need extra effort and materials to stick them to the kitchen’s wall.
Choose self-adhesive tile design and material that looks stylish yet doesn’t cost a lot.
White Pegboard Cheap Kitchen Backsplash
Apply white pegboard for certain parts of the kitchen area only. That serves as a good start for practicing cheap kitchen backsplash. White pegboard can be ordered or purchased in a home improvement store.
Prior to that, measure the exact length and width of the planned backsplash. Match the size with the pegboard backsplash sold in the store. Ask for extra information on material to stick the pegboard to the kitchen’s wall.
Simple and affordable, the white pegboard brings in the dotted ambiance for a kitchen, especially in the white kitchen like this.
Tile Painting as Cheap Backsplash Idea
Actually, you don’t need to install certain backsplash materials. This kitchen shows you only need to paint walls of the kitchen with white or probably other colors as you wish. Complete planning for your house needs to be considered.
In this regard, you can talk with whole family members on what wall type for the whole house, including the kitchen. As seen in this kitchen, tiles are attached to the kitchen’s walls, cleaned up and polished.
You can even use paint remains to color the tiles. With that, the overall kitchen looks so white, pure and clean.
Vinyl Floor as Mini Bricks
You can opt for vinyl flooring that can be cut as “mini bricks”. The backsplash seems like bricks despite the fact they are actually vinyl flooring. This material accommodates those of you who wish for affordable backsplash when installing real bricks too costly.
Choose which vinyl materials that last longer on the kitchen’s walls. In addition, pick up which vinyl materials that suit the kitchen’s mood. This vinyl floor, in particular, seems warm and homey. The particular choice matches the wooden countertop.
Plywood Shiplap as Cheap Backsplash Idea
Almost similar to the first idea, our seventh trick introduces you to plywood that you can later paint or not. Plain and simple, this backsplash is relatively cheap and is easy to install. Get all plywood together within the kitchen’s wall carefully.
Use spray adhesive or other proper materials to stick all of the boards together. As that is completed, you can see the backsplash looks nice. But be careful when washing dirty dishes so that they won’t pollute the backsplash.
Mini Tile for Cheap Backsplash
Buy a small number of mini tile for a planned cheap backsplash. As seen here, the small number of mini tile covers only a minor part of the overall kitchen. The major part is filled up with the concrete wall.
Despite the small portion, the backsplash seems multi-functional as you can hang floating storage to accommodate eating utensils.
Burlap Cheap Backsplash
Before putting a burlap, you need to have some wood boards. Pick up some wood boards then cover them all with burlap. Use spray adhesive and tape measure for attaching the burlap into the wood boards.
After that attach them to the kitchen’s wall. The result will be looking like that in this picture. You can even further place favorite cooking recipes in the burlap backsplash.
Mini Tile Backsplash on A Budget
Our last idea is a mini tile backsplash that you look cute and glowing. Go for affordable mini tiles that are within your budget range. You can particularly opt for the glass tile model as seen in this picture.
We can’t argue the last idea seems pricier compared to the earlier ideas. You can consult with a professional to install the mini tile backsplash. Even so, you share the same opinion with us that the idea looks wonderful and glam.
Use the Same Material with Wall
Utilize a kitchen wall as a kitchen backsplash. You can choose various kitchen wall materials. This kitchen picks wooden boards that get painted in white and black. The wall material corresponds with the kitchen’s theme that looks vintage.
The wooden boards are put in a vertical manner to create the kitchen a bit spacious. The kitchen uses the wooden boards in black as the backsplash. The backsplash runs through the kitchen’s corner.
The idea saves a lot of money because you don’t need to purchase special backsplash material. You only require to paint the boards black.
Adjust with Kitchen Design
Creating cheap backsplash should start from a kitchen plan. The example creates a limited backsplash area as it unites the site with the window and the cabinet. The backsplash runs through the kitchen corner.
The first backsplash segment refers to the sink area that is put beneath the window. The kitchen places the same material for the backsplash and the countertop. The same holds true for the backsplash site beneath the cabinet.
The idea informs us that we can save plenty of money because of the smaller backsplash area and the similar materials between the backsplash and the countertop.
Look for Certain Affordable Material
Thanks to a fast-growing design interior that offers various backsplash materials to meet our budget. Take this kitchen as an example. The kitchen applies the same material for the backsplash, the countertop, and the wall.
The three items meet with the red kitchen theme that we can see from the refrigerator to the drawers. Explore affordable material like this if you practice certain kitchen color theme.
We believe the material in the kitchen looks cheap with the reflective trait that helps to make the kitchen a bit spacious.
Do Some DIYs
Trim your budget for kitchen backsplash through DIY projects. But first, adjust the idea with the whole kitchen look. This one provides a good example. To begin with, the kitchen chooses wood to correspond with the outdoor theme.
The kitchen consists of two tables only. Seek secondhand wooden boards around you. Nail them behind the table as the picture suggests. Put some nails to keep kitchen utensils.
The step suffices for functioning as the kitchen backsplash.
A Window as Kitchen Backsplash
The idea shares a similar concept with the kitchen design adjustment. This time around, the kitchen sets up large windows that almost touch the countertop. Once you open the windows, you will see that the sink area relies on the window.
With the concept, of course, you will save plenty of money. You can cut down the number of tiles for the backsplash. The kitchen divides the backsplash into two segments. The other backsplash areas lie beneath the cabinet and the kitchen hood.
Create a Small Kitchen Area
The smaller your kitchen, the fewer tiles you need for kitchen backsplash. Once again, this ties to kitchen size and design. The example practices the concept very well because it occupies a small space.
The kitchen utilizes the same material for the backsplash and the countertop. For the backsplash, it sets up the tiles that run through the kitchen’s corner. The ceramics only cover one-fourth of the whole wall.
The biggest portion refers to the wall itself. With the small kitchen area, the less amount of money you will spend on the backsplash.
Unite Kitchen with Other Rooms
We especially recommend this tip for a cabin kitchen like this. The example informs us to save the whole budget for the whole cabin, not just the backsplash. The cabin brings together a kitchen and dining room.
They sit next to one another with the same wood category. The kitchen backsplash seems narrow that goes in line with the kitchen size. The kitchen uses the wooden wall for the backsplash.
The same wooden boards are used for the dining room’s wall. For more ways to cut the budget, you can choose an affordable wood category that can last long, too.
Choose Cheaper Bricks
Besides wood, bricks really fit for an outdoor kitchen. The natural material supports fresh and natural flavors of the example. For the backsplash, the kitchen purchases cheaper bricks that run halfway.
The bricks work with the brown-painted concrete. The bricks take up the wall decoration. We can see that the bricks consist of different brick sizes that seem neat and well-put.
The bricks can absorb water that may touch them. Pay attention if sauce or ketchup falls on the bricks. You may need to wipe them away with a sponge.
Utilize Blinds
Among various curtain styles, choose blinds for one profound benefit. As the example reveals, you can use blinds for backsplash provided that you pull them down. Look at the picture for the implementation.
Furthermore, the blinds are used as the backsplash during night time. That means you will rely on the window for the backsplash during day time. Else, you depend on nature when the window is opened. With that concept, the sunlight will dry water that overflows to the outside.
Once in a while, though, inspect the window area to clean possible sauce or ketchup that makes the site dirty.
Make Use of Ornaments
Surrounding your sink area with ornaments bring wonderful advantage. Besides decorating the area, the accessories can function as the backsplash. The idea can protect your backsplash from not getting exposed by passers-by.
The kitchen places living plants and cute, house toys to cover the sink unit. To practice this tip, ensure that the countertop occupies a fair or large small area as the picture shows.
That enables the water touching the countertop before overflowing to the decorations. It’s wonderful the ornaments can carry that important goal.
Backsplash and Countertop with the Same Material
Purchase material that can be used for both backsplash and countertop. The example picks wood for the countertop and the backsplash. To cut more budget, the kitchen leaves a small area for the backsplash.
On top of the wooden backsplash, the kitchen paints the concrete wall with brown. The color scheme fits one to the other. It supports the kitchen’s traditional and calm looks. We examine the backsplash wood that looks the same as the table of the kitchen island.
The example informs us to pick material for backsplash and countertop that get along with kitchen island whenever necessary.
Place Faux Bricks
Not all of us can afford real bricks. The natural material can cost a lot of money, especially those with high quality. The kitchen thus picks faux bricks or artificial bricks. It sets up the faux brick wallpaper that runs in a vertical manner.
The kitchen selects the wallpaper to support the classic look that seems modified and light. You can grab that sense from the wooden floor and the kitchen hood. With the backsplash design, you can trim down the budget and get the traditional look.
We really admire how the kitchen chooses affordable materials for producing modern and classic styles, here.
Rely on the Nature for Outdoor Kitchen Backsplash
An outdoor kitchen doesn’t always require backsplash material. This holds true after you create a large countertop area. The example informs us that precious tips. To begin with, the kitchen countertop feels spacious and light.
The countertop is mostly used for preparing spices, vegetables, meats, and others. Most of the backsplash area is left empty. That means any food waste or water that will come out will touch the grass.
Some of the backsplash sites are “protected” by the recipe book and the bottles. Ensure you clean the kitchen to collect the food trash.
Divide the Backsplash Area
A kitchen backsplash typically covers sink and cooking units. This one divides the backsplash into two segments. The backsplash unit for the cooking goal becomes one unit with the cupboard and the cabinet.
While the sink basin occupies the kitchen island. The concept makes the sink basin has no actual backsplash. Let excessive water drops to the kitchen floor or overflows to the kitchen island table.
As the previous examples suggest, ensure the kitchen island has wide space. The kitchen chooses a minimalist kitchen table that makes you easier for wiping water, sauce, ketchup or anything.
Make Small Backsplash Area
This kitchen occupies a large area. But it takes out from the wide space small ones for backsplash. Furthermore, the kitchen divides the backsplash area into two units. One of them refers to the sink unit that is put on the kitchen island.
With the small backsplash area, you require smaller number of tiles. The picture shows the backsplash only covers one-fourth of the kitchen wall. The kitchen purchases high qualified ceramics for the backsplash.
The kitchen places the sink basin that has no backsplash to bring balance for the backsplash ceramics. That makes you saving money for the backsplash.
Make Large Countertop as Backsplash Support
We put this tip in special point in case you miss this one out. We talked about this in the previous points. We provide the same tip with better kitchen island example. The kitchen island has wide countertop.
The kitchen island contains the sink basin. The sink basin relies on the countertop. It has no backsplash. The water may overflow the countertop or touch the floor. When that happens, simply wipe it away with towels or sponge.
For this example, the kitchen island is decorated with orange flowers and orange fruits.
Repaint Old Furniture
Whether or not your kitchen looks classic, recycle old furniture serves a good idea. The tip saves a lot of money and helps reducing waste. The kitchen feels proper to use the furniture as it practices the Tuscan kitchen theme.
The furniture is used as the kitchen island. The furniture is painted in red and is covered by the wooden board. We see that the kitchen island takes up the sink basin. You can go for an affordable wooden board like this to save more money.
With the concept, the kitchen looks classic and environmentally-friendly at the same time.
Use Few Tiles
Use a few tiles for your kitchen backsplash with consideration to the whole kitchen look. This example uses blue ceramics that cover the backsplash. A large number of tiles are used for the backsplash for cooking activities.
While for the sink, we see the number of tiles is much smaller. The kitchen creates the window along with the blinds that can serve as “the extra backsplash”. The kitchen places the artificial flowers around the sink basin.
We salute that the kitchen chooses the tiles that look very bright that contrast with the wooden cabinet, cupboard, and floor of the kitchen.
Seek Casual Ceramic Style
You can seek a casual ceramic style that offers various qualities and prices. One of the ceramic designs is seen in this example. The kitchen chooses white tiles in squares for the backsplash.
Trim down more money by buying a small amount of ceramic. The kitchen applies that to adjust with the small kitchen size. Moreover, the backsplash corresponds with the kitchen countertop, cabinet, and refrigerator.
Despite the casual ceramic style, the kitchen still pays attention to the kitchen color scheme. With casual ceramic style, you can pick one that meets the budget.
Recycle Zinc Sheets
Using secondhand wood is the usual thing that we do. What about doing so with zinc sheets? We really admire that the kitchen chooses reclaimed zinc sheets for the backsplash. The zinc sheets are put beneath the cabinet.
The backsplash runs in a vertical manner. You can see that some of the zinc sheets are corroded. You can search for the material in your house or ask for your neighbors if you don’t have any.
After that, clean then cut the zinc sheets. Adjust the sheets size with the backsplash area. Applying our last method can help in saving the environment.
So, those are our cheap kitchen backsplash ideas that you can practice within a few hours or one day at the most. Complete yourself with spray adhesive, tape measure, and cement if necessary. We do hope the list can accommodate your budget.