With so many fantastic options out there for materials, the sky is the limit. I suggest using mesh backed decorative tiles and Simple Mat's adhesive mats. These are basically mastic dots on a contact sheet. No more messy mastic or cement and no slipping down the wall. You just adhere the mats to the wall, add your tile, cutting as you go and then grout. Done!

Check out my tutorial:

http://seasideshelter.blogspot.com/2012/05/d...

"How to" for a backsplash can be seen here at:

http://seasideshelter.blogspot.com/2012/06/s...

Good luck!! Please check out my DIY blog for more easy and creative ideas for low cost home styling!

Dani

www.seasideshelter.com

• Dramatic and attention grabbing color, texture or size and placement of patterns

• Incorporation of soft rather than harsh metallics for instant glamour

• Crisp, clean and sleek first impressions with a balance of simplicity versus pattern

• Classic patterns that range from subtle tone on tone to bold punches of saturated color

• Appreciation for unique and handmade elements a room

Take a close look at the captions for inspiration about creative ways to place patterns.