In this galley kitchen, a backsplash made from vertically installed glossy rectangles calls for a contrasting floor tile ...

12. Blend flooring with vertical surfaces. Not every kitchen needs to make a major statement. By choosing similar finishes on the floor and cabinets, you can create a little jewel box galley ...

So to inject more personality into my kitchen, I've taken to covering the walls with art to give the space more color. I'm not the type of renter to do peel-and-stick tile, or to temporarily paint ...