Does Backsplash Need to Match Floor?

It can be dramatic but it should not be an eyesore. Lori Kirk-Rolley, Tile Industry Professional: The backsplash needs to complement the other materials in the kitchen. It doesn't necessarily have to match, but colors and style should complement the other design elements in the space.

How do you match a floor with a backsplash?

Suggestions for making this work: Try materials that are similar in shade, where one element matches at least one of the colors in the other. Example: creamy, veined quartzite countertops alongside a hexagon glass-and-stone mosaic backsplash in which one tile type matches the quartzite.

Should the floor and backsplash grout match?

It is possible for the grout on your backsplash to either match or contrast with the floor grout. Generally, your backsplash should agree with the counters instead of the floor. But the grout is only the sealer between each tile, meaning it isn't the dominant color on the backsplash.