Tile has been the go-to for kitchen backsplashes for decades because tile is customizable and easy to clean, fulfilling the role of a backsplash as a forgiving canvas for your pasta sauce and grease.

Designer and HGTV star Erin Napier is an expert in reviving historic homes with her husband, Ben Napier, on their show, "Home Town."The show has become a treasure trove of decor and interior design ...

It probably wouldn't occur to most suburbanites or city folk (or to most designers) but someone like HGTV's Erin Napier knows when to let a kitchen wall be a backsplash. Replacing the standard ...