11 DIY Backsplash Ideas Your Landlord Won't Be Mad About

I can't be the only one who thinks that settling on a design aesthetic for your home takes a hell of a lot of energy. But no room is *as* difficult to figure out design-wise as the kitchen and bathroom. They're both a special kind of hell since you're dealing with cabinets and appliances and...toilets.

In between all of those (very) necessary amenities, however, is usually a blank canvas we like to call ~the backsplash~. That's right folks, it's the gap between a countertop and cabinet that's perennially empty and utterly boring and meant for splashing. And, if you've ever watched HGTV, you also know that filling the space with fahncy custom tiles is very 'spensy. But, because you've been curating your Pinterest board since 2012, leaving the space bland is not an option.

Good news for you: I spent HOURS of deep, deep investigatory work finding the most creative and not expensive backsplash ideas so you can spruce up that lil spot without spending a whole paycheck.