That tiny patterned tile you love may look beautiful — until you have to scrub sauce and oil from all those grooves. Backsplash is not just decoration; it is the most splashed, stained surface in the kitchen.
Real-life truths:
textured tiles trap grease
many grout lines mean more scrubbing
glass backsplash cleans easiest
large tiles reduce grout maintenance
Choose backsplash thinking about soup splatter, frying oil, and daily wiping, not Instagram. A simple tile you can wipe clean in 10 seconds will make you happier than a fancy surface that always looks dirty.