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Looking into backsplash options, and didn’t expect there to be this many decisions?

Sharing a couple of things I’ve picked up so far:

-There are way more style directions than expected. Tile layouts, glass, or even running the countertop up the wall for a cleaner look

-Material choice seems to matter more long term. Tile and porcelain are easier to maintain, while slab backsplashes look great but cost more and aren’t really DIY

-Grout color can completely change how everything looks, which is easy to overlook

-Installation depends a lot on what you pick (tile sheets seem manageable, custom layouts or slabs not so much)

Pro tip: it's easier to pick something that fits the kitchen instead of chasing a trend

tl;dr: It’s one of the easier and more affordable kitchen updates, but still easy to get wrong if you don’t plan it out

What did you end up going with for your backsplash?

Anyone else in the middle of planning a bathroom remodel?

Feels like costs add up way faster than expected, but also a lot of it comes down to what you choose to DIY.

A few things that stood out:

• Labor is a huge chunk, so demo/paint/simple installs can save a lot
• Keeping the layout the same helps more than anything
• Powder rooms are manageable… full bathrooms get expensive fast
• Timeline is never as quick as you think
• Vanity/flooring = usually doable, plumbing/electrical = not worth the risk

Also learned pretty quickly that it’s a bad idea to start before all your materials show up.

IMO, the best approach is to do the simpler stuff yourself and be selective about where you spend.

What ended up being worth it in your remodel?