The white kitchen backsplash runs from the countertop to the ceiling ... such as the mother-of-pearl feature above this kitchen's cooktop. Calacatta marble tiles installed in a herringbone pattern ...

A backsplash can tie together your cabinets and countertop or create a bold moment ... choose a simple stone like Carrara marble, Calacatta Gold marble, or even better, a Carrara-look quartz ...

That's precisely why she opted for a quieter marble backsplash and coordinating countertops. In this Minnesota kitchen by architectural designer Jeff Murphy, a Calacatta Laza quartz backsplash ...