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Bold Backsplashes, Better Together: Maximalist Design for the 2025 Kitchen

Modern kitchen with Steel Raw Urth Vail Antique Halo Range hood with Stainless Steel Burnished Flat Straps, natural wood cabinets, marble countertops and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, open shelving, pendant lights, and a spacious island with built-in sink.

Antiqued Vail by Raw Urth | Design by HH Design Firm

 

 

Bold Backsplashes and Maximalism Make the Heart of the Home

Can we all agree that 2025 kitchens are not here to play it safe? According to a recent report by Hommes Studio, maximalism and bold patterns are officially having their moment. And honestly? We couldn’t be happier!

We’ve always loved a clean, neutral kitchen, sure. But these days? Our hearts are skipping a beat when we see those unapologetically bold kitchens. You know the ones, the jaw-dropping spaces that make you stop scrolling and say, “YES TO THAT!” And spoiler alert, those kitchens almost always feature a bold backsplash paired with a statement-making custom range hood. When the two come together, it’s pure magic.

Modern kitchen with Brass Raw Urth Range Hood Broadmoor, white island with bar stools, built-in bookshelf, stainless appliances, globe pendants, windows, and a bowl of oranges on the counter.

Burnished Brass Braodmoor | Design by Istoria Interiors | Photo by David Lauer

Why We’re Obsessed with Statement Backsplashes

 

Backsplashes used to play the “supporting role” in the kitchen, practical, functional, polite. But not anymore! Now they’re stepping into the spotlight, and we are HERE for it. But let’s be real. A backsplash, no matter how bold, needs its partner-in-crime. When we see a dramatic tile moment capped off with a cookie-cutter hood, our design-loving hearts break a little. It’s like wearing a fabulous gown with flip-flops. (Unless that’s your thing…in which case, power move!) Pair that backsplash with a custom metal hood in one of our patinas, though? Game-changer. Suddenly the whole room sings. The textures, the shine, the patterns, they all vibe together. It makes your kitchen instantly feel luxe without trying too hard.

A modern kitchen featuring Raw Urth Designs Steel Range Hood Aspen Snowmass Brushed panels with standing ribs and rivets, white cabinetry, glass shelves, hexagonal tile backsplash, three wooden bar stools with red seats, and pendant lighting.
The spacious modern kitchen features Raw Urth Designs Steel Range Hood Dove Creek Blackened with Antique corner straps. white cabinets, a large island, wood dining for four, and pendant lighting.

Brushed Snowmass Range Hood by Raw Urth Designs | Design by EKD | photo Emily Minton

Blacked Dove Creek Range Hood by Raw Urth Designs | Design by Michelle Wentisky Interior | photo Jon Friedrich

Patinas + Patterns

Here’s where we really geek out. When it comes to pairing patinas with backsplashes, the possibilities are endless. Want drama? Balance? A little bit of both? You can totally play with it.

Modern kitchen with black and white geometric tile backsplash, black cabinetry with gold handles, a white vase of yellow tulips, a bowl of oranges, and a stainless steel stove featuring the Raw Urth Showroom Hood Montrose Double Stack with burnished brass trim.

Dark Antiqued Montrose by Raw Urth | Photo by Chris Reilmann

 

 

  • We love a moody, dark Antiqued Steel Patina against bold black-and-white geometric tiles. It’s dramatic, it’s chic, it’s that “editorial” kitchen moment.
  • A Burnished Brass Patina paired with colorful wallpaper?! Stop it. That call back to the 60’s mid-century modern gets us every time.
  • And if you’re into shine, a Polished Bronze detail finish bouncing light against a maximalist marble backsplash? It’s like jewelry for your kitchen.

We designed our finishes collection with this kind of play in mind. You don’t have to settle for basic, you get to choose the finish that speaks to you and works in harmony with your backsplash.

 

 

 

Let’s Talk About Your Kitchen

We don’t believe in rules that box you in. Maximalism isn’t about following the next trend, it’s about confidence and joy. It’s about creating a space that feels like you, that makes you smile when you pour your morning coffee or when friends gather around the island with a glass of wine. When your backsplash and range hood work in harmony, the whole kitchen transforms. It tells your story. It sparks conversation. And most importantly, it makes you fall in love with your space every single day. So go on, pick that bold tile you can’t stop thinking about. Pair it with a custom hood that makes it sing. We’ll be right here, cheering you on, probably swooning over your choices.

Modern kitchen featuring Raw Urth Designs Steel Range Hood Boulder Agate dark textured tile backsplash, wood cabinets, a red fridge, stainless steel stove, animal figurines on open shelves, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.

Agate Boulder by Raw Urth Designs | Design by Bluebell Kitchens | photo Max Grudzinski