The Backsplash Trend To Try For A Seamless Look In The Kitchen (And What To Avoid)

When it comes to designing a kitchen backsplash, it's important to opt for a format that won't immediately go out of style. Lately, certain trends have emerged due to their timelessness rather than their novelty. Fleeting trends are steadily giving way to more enduring design concepts. You want your backsplash to look beautiful for years to come, and the grout color is an important contributor. Designer Andrea Sinkin recently told The Spruce, "While I do see contrasting grout, I would stay away from it. I think it's a particularly time-stamped trend and doesn't have lasting power."

As a direct alternative, matching your grout color to your tile is an increasingly popular approach. Emily Henderson recently opted for matching grout and fell in love with the style. She wrote on her blog: "It's not what a lot of designers would do — they would add more color, pattern, etc, but the vibe that we want is a more calm, restrained, simplistic." While there are tons of colorful grout and tile combinations that may inspire you, there's something quietly confident about a monochromatic backsplash.

When it comes to choosing the right grout color for your tile, think beyond just white on white or gray on gray. Monochromatic decor doesn't necessarily mean neutral. Matching grout can look just as bold with the right color choices. Marazzi USA suggests pairing dark green tiles with hunter green grout. Jewel-toned tiles with a similarly rich grout color will instantly enhance your backsplash, making it a focal point in your kitchen.

Original Mission Tile recently recommended using matching grout for tiles with visible texture. The monochromatic palette will help draw attention to the texture instead of the tile's shape. Textured tiles are one of many stunning tile trends that are gaining popularity, so this approach is ideal if you love the handcrafted look. Beyond the fact that matching grout is trending, there are also practical benefits to this approach. If you're designing a compact space, matching grout can help your kitchen appear larger and more spacious because it pushes the grout lines into the background and creates a lovely, clean space.