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This undated photo provided by interior designer Jenny Kirschner shows a kitchen designed by Kirschner. Although kitchen backsplashes are often made of porcelain or ceramic tile, Kirschner used stainless steel to give this open, airy kitchen a fresh, modern look. (Ryan Dausch/Jenny Kirschner via AP)

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Kitchen backsplashes get sleeker
A little less drama behind the sink, stove

The kitchen backsplash — that surface behind the stovetop or sink that protects the wall from damage during cooking and dishwashing — has long been used to add color and beauty to an otherwise utilitarian space.

By Melissa Rayworth, The Associated Press June 9, 2017