The reason for the focus on tall decorative backsplashes in the bathroom is that they offer a convenient and fun way to add color texture and visual interest to what could otherwise be a rather boring room.
Normal bathroom backsplash height.
If you use 4 inch tiles you might do two rows to create an 8 inch backsplash for example.
The standard height of a bathroom sink backsplash is 4 inches and many are much taller.
The countertop below is possibly 6 foot wide and the ceiling is maybe 8 foot tall.
The material for the backsplash is a personal aesthetic chosen for its durability and overall appearance.
Gcg architectes this atmospheric bathroom designed by gcg architectes in paris uses tiles from moroccan designer samir mazer for ateliers zelij to create a half wall wrap around backsplash.
In most cases this will be a 4 inch high piece of stone from the slab you used for your countertop.
This full height backsplash uses approximately 30 square feet of tile which is quite a minimal amount of materials and cost in order to attain a much higher end look than using a 4 inch tall backsplash.
Illchuck wanted to splurge on soapstone counters.
Soft lighting from wall sconces creates ambient shadows and a pair of mismatched brass framed mirrors adds vintage charm.
The pattern echoes the mashrabiya screens used as semi transparent space dividers.
When designer jaclyn peters was reimagining avid baker ashley illchuck s space she had good reason to scale down.
A standard height backsplash measures 4 inches from the surface of the countertop.