The countertop below is possibly 6 foot wide and the ceiling is maybe 8 foot tall.
Normal bathroom backsplash height.
The material can also influence the height of the backsplash.
When designer jaclyn peters was reimagining avid baker ashley illchuck s space she had good reason to scale down.
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.
Illchuck wanted to splurge on soapstone counters.
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.
The pattern echoes the mashrabiya screens used as semi transparent space dividers.
A standard height backsplash measures 4 inches from the surface of the countertop.
You can also opt for a tile backsplash that suits your countertop well.
In most cases this will be a 4 inch high piece of stone from the slab you used for your countertop.
Soft lighting from wall sconces creates ambient shadows and a pair of mismatched brass framed mirrors adds vintage charm.
The material for the backsplash is a personal aesthetic chosen for its durability and overall appearance.
If you use 4 inch tiles you might do two rows to create an 8 inch backsplash for example.