Whether you favor clean and classic subway tile or a pop of color and texture, incorporating a backsplash into your kitchen or bathroom isn’t just functional—it’s plenty of fun. Though backsplashes were traditionally meant to prevent water and grease from damaging the walls of a home, they offer a unique opportunity to customize a space with personality and flair. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of options available (ceramic, glass, metal, stone, and wood—oh my!), keep scrolling for inspiration from Maine designers and their clients.

The primary bathroom in this Mount Abram ski house features two trough sinks in a rustic wood stand and a pebbled backsplash that reaches to the ceiling.

Interior Designer: Erica Palm
Builder: Winterhaven Custom Builders
Photographer: Erin Little
Location: Greenwood

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Photographer, brand strategist, and mentor Mallika Mahlhotra’s 650-square-foot studio showcases a pure white palette infused with oak accents and blush tones. Pink ceramic tiles in the kitchenette are vertically stacked end-to-end to pull the eye upwards.

Interior Designer: Samantha S. Pappas
Builder: MasterCraft Carpentry
Photographer: Courtney Elizabeth
Location: Falmouth Foreside

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Punchy blue cabinets and a backsplash from Discover Tile decorate this winterized vacation home’s kitchen, while neutrals tone down the bright hue in the adjacent sitting area.

Architect: John Battle
Interior Designer: Janice Battle
Builder: Jordan Custom Carpentry
Photographer: François Gagné
Location: Naples

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Homeowner Stephen Peck designed this midcentury modern kitchen with custom cabinetry by Acorn Builders, a backsplash wall of handmade Casa Cielo tiles, and leather-finish granite counters from Intercontinental.

Architect: Elliott Architects
Interior Designer: Stephen Peck
Builder: Acorn Builders
Photographer: Trent Bell
Location: Dedham

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Though creative agency An Aesthetic Pursuit’s design is partial to curves and color, the team selected muted square tiles from Nemo for this Kennebunk kitchen backsplash.

Interior Designer: An Aesthetic Pursuit
Builder: Corrado Construction
Photographer: Claire Esparris
Location: Kennebunk

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White framing around the decorative Italian Carrara and statuario marble backsplash in this modular Kennebunkport residence helps the patterned wall stand out as an artistic feature.

Architect: Marcus Gleysteen Architects
Interior Designer: Marcus Gleysteen Architects and Helena Galle
Builder: Bowley Builders
Photographer: Trent Bell
Location: Kennebunkport

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Patterned blue and white tiles add a quiet nautical touch when paired with twin columns of white cabinetry and floating teak shelves in this modern interpretation of a traditional Maine cottage.

Architect and Builder: Taggart Construction
Interior Designer: SIMPLYHOME | Banks Design
Photographer: François Gagné
Location: Freeport

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Custom walnut cabinetry and open shelving by Northe Woodworking showcase this creative couple’s collection of vintage pottery and dishware, while granite countertops pick up the dark slate color of the tiled backsplash.

Architect: Woodhull
Interior Designer: Morrison Design House
Builder: R.P. Morrison Builders
Photographer: Trent Bell
Location: New Gloucester

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In the kitchen of this coastal cottage near Goose Rocks Beach, blues and grays create an oasis of calm; a backsplash of handmade porcelain tiles adds a soft texture to the cheerful space.

Architectural Designer: Erik Peterson
Interior Designer: Hurlbutt Designs
Builder: Creative Coast Construction
Photographer: Erin Little
Location: Kennebunkport

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A white picket tile backsplash sourced from Old Port Specialty Tile Co. adds character to this stylish condo’s kitchen.

Interior Designer: Fiore Home
Photographer: Jamie Salomon
Location: Portland

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The Stoneview Spa—part of a 4-building, 40-acre property designed and built by Knickerbocker Group—includes a kitchen with cabinets by Tidewater Millwork, countertops by Morningstar Stone and Tile, and a dark, glossy backsplash from Old Port Specialty Tile Co.

Architect, Builder, and Interior Designer: Knickerbocker Group
Photographer: Darren Setlow
Location: Midcoast Maine

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Subway tile with a crackle finish picks up the blues of the granite-topped island and the beadboard ceiling in this charming kitchen designed for entertaining.

Architect: the Design Company
Kitchen Designer: Atlantic Design Center
Builder: Douston Construction
Photographer: Jeff Roberts
Location: Old Orchard Beach

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Mixed metals and an unexpected herringbone backsplash add to this South Portland condo’s coastal industrial aesthetic.

Interior Designer: Centerline Design and Build
Photographer: Erin Little
Location: South Portland

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Designer Leandra Fremont-Smith blends the vivid colors and cheerful patterns of classic New England prep in this bright kitchen that features a unique plaid backsplash.

Interior Designer: Leandra Fremont-Smith
Photographer: Jeff Roberts
Location: Coastal Maine