If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, then perhaps preparing and enjoying meals is your top priority. But then do you have a coffee machine or some other fancy gadgets like orange juice squeezers or waffle makers? Our appliance list continues to grow, but how do we facilitate it? Well, extending the countertop material up to the backsplash allows you to streamline the number of materials during a kitchen, creating a clean and contemporary look. It also creates a gorgeous backsplash for shelves crammed with dinnerware and accessories. If you have space, this is a relatively easy task; however, if you do not, then you may need to sacrifice one or a few cupboards to make room for more. Kitchens will continue to grow because they are now very much the heart of the family home!