We’re not into drama, but when it comes to kitchen designs featuring dramatic, solid marble backsplashes, we’re on board 110 percent. Here are a few of our favorite marble-clad kitchens pulled from our archives and beyond.
![this british inspired kitchen has counters topped with carrara marble that cont 17](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/plain-english-brooklyn-heights-kitchen-by-elizabeth-roberts-733x1099.jpg)
![i designed my own kitchen around a solid seamless carrara marble backsplash and 18](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/izabella-simmons-dessign-kitchen-733x854.jpg)
![unlacquered brass fixtures add warmth to the carrara marble countertops, backsp 19](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/anstruther-kitchen-remodelista-2-733x489.jpg)
![a marble backsplash adds drama to this minimalist kitchen designed by london ar 20](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/drdh-house-remodelista-1-733x588.jpg)
![seth stein architects revitalized a former schoolhouse in london by adding 21](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/plain-english-kitchen-converted-school-marylebone-london-3-1466x1896-733x948.jpg)
![the owners of this kitchen designed it themselves and opted for a calacatta mar 22](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/celia-williamsburg-renovation-brian-ferry-733x592.jpg)
![the minimalist galley kitchen of david friedlander and jacqueline schmidt 23](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/friedlander-schmidt-kitchen-dwell-magazine-remodelista.jpg)
![the parisian style open shelving kitchen of life style blogger athena cald 24](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/calderonetownhouse_design-by-elizabeth-roberts-1-733x497.jpg)
![ochre designer solenne de la fouchardiére in paris used solid marble on bo 25](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greatest-hits-french-kitchens-solenne-de-la-fouchardiere-ochre-montmartres-remodelista-full-733x1109.jpg)
![melbourne based design firm hecker guthrie installed a dramatic marble backspla 26](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/hecker-guthrie-melbourne-townhouse-733x1100.jpg)
![amber interiors of los angeles picked a one piece calacatta marble backsplash p 27](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/amber-interiors-kitchen-733x594.jpg)
![in a kitchen in jersey city: carrara marble countertops and backsplash, and a k 28](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/jersey-city-home-tour-designer-mowery-marsh-architects-kitchen-glass-doors-1466x1108-733x554.jpg)
![a minimalist indoor outdoor marble kitchen by owners of a semidetached victoria 29](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/anders-house-dulwich-london-remodelista-4-733x964.jpg)
![in this london chef\2\17;s kitchen, a white carrara marble backsplash ru 30](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/skye-gyngell-home-kitchen-british-standard-units-london-remodelista-09-733x959.jpg)
![designed by architect elizabeth roberts, this brooklyn townhouse kitchen featur 31](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cobblehilltownhouse_elizabethroberts-architect-design-733x489.jpg)
![a carrara marble backsplash extends from the countertops to the ceiling in this 32](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/plain-english-mapesbury-estate-kitchen-remodelista-733x489.jpg)
More on marble:
- 10 Things Nobody Tells You About Marble Countertops
- Remodeling 101: The Difference Between Carrara, Calacatta, and Statuary Marble
- Remodeling 101: How to Care for Marble Countertops
Frequently asked questions
What are solid marble backsplashes?
Solid marble backsplashes are backsplashes made of a single piece of marble with no seams or grout.
What are the benefits of using solid marble backsplashes?
Solid marble backsplashes are durable, easy to clean, and add a luxurious and elegant touch to any kitchen.
What types of marble can be used for solid marble backsplashes?
Any type of marble can be used for solid marble backsplashes, including Carrara, Calacatta, and Statuario.
How are solid marble backsplashes installed?
Solid marble backsplashes are typically installed by a professional stonemason. They are secured to the wall using an adhesive and supported with stainless steel brackets.
How do you clean and maintain solid marble backsplashes?
Solid marble backsplashes should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water solution. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals, as they can damage the surface of the marble. To maintain the shine and protect against staining, it is recommended to seal the marble periodically.
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