Your backsplash can either make or break the look of your kitchen, but you don't have to spend a fortune to get that ...

The natural stone backsplash, in particular, has become a timeless and highly sought kitchen feature. In her season 4 design, Haack said, "That stone is seriously my favorite new backsplash." ...

Backsplashes are a functional way to infuse personality and character into your kitchen. These backsplash trends, though, can make your kitchen look dated.

5. Stone Cost: Moderate to high. Maintenance: Natural stone requires annual resealing, and rough surfaces can be difficult to clean; engineered quartz is low-maintenance and easy to clean.

Natural-stone backsplashes, while beautiful, are riskier. Many are porous. They chip. And they’re hard to clean. Honed natural stones such as limestone, slate, or marble can spot with grease, says ...

5. Stone Cost: Moderate to high. Maintenance: Natural stone requires annual resealing, and rough surfaces can be difficult to clean; engineered quartz is low-maintenance and easy to clean.

Interior designer Christina Haack has an eye for clean, timeless looks. And this trendy kitchen backsplash choice she favors is no different.

5. Stone Cost: Moderate to high. Maintenance: Natural stone requires annual resealing, and rough surfaces can be difficult to clean; engineered quartz is low-maintenance and easy to clean.