When you think of metal kitchen finishes, stainless steel likely comes to mind. But what about its counterpart, copper? For a host of reasons, an increasing number of homeowners are gravitating ...

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There are countless colors, styles and materials to choose from. It comes down to the statement you’d like to make. By Tim McKeough When designing a kitchen, it’s normal to obsess over appliances, ...

The times are changing, at least when it comes to kitchen backsplash materials. Once highly utilitarian, wipe-clean surfaces, we're seeing a shift in the opposite direction. Suddenly, things are ...

A kitchen by Downing with a zellige tile backsplash above the range and cement tile with brass inlays beneath the island. Photos: Lindsay Brown/©2025 The New York Times Company When designing a ...

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When designing a kitchen, it’s normal to obsess over appliances, cabinets and counters. But there’s another element that deserves just as much attention: the backsplash. “They’re often an afterthought ...