Wood is a timeless material, which is widely used in architecture and decor – all kinds of it and plywood, too! Wood never goes out of style and matches all kinds of styles and color schemes – what can be more perfect Wooden staircases, furniture, statement walls, accessories are used everywhere and everybody got used to them already but designers started including one more, very fresh and unique idea – wood for backsplashes. Yes, I know what you’ll say: wood and plywood aren’t the best idea for bathrooms and kitchens due to humidity and splashes and grease of different kinds. But modern finishes and types of plywood are such that you can not worry about it much.

Wooden kitchen backsplashes are a chic and very creative idea to rock, it’s a fantastic way to stand out with the backsplash and create an amazing look. Wood and plywood of all kinds are welcome for decorating the kitchen and if you still care about the practical side of it – add a glass or acrylic screen on the whole length or in the cooking zone. Let me share some ideas to inspire you.

Sleek Wooden Backsplashes

Sleek wood or plywood backsplashes immediately give your kitchen a more fresh and contemporary look while adding warmth with its look. There are a lot of ideas for textures, shades and looks, and such backsplashes are ideal for contemporary and minimalist spaces but you may actually go for rustic and glam kitchens, too, and add a sleek wooden backsplash for a contrast. Add additional lights into the cabinets and go for a matching countertop or make it different for a more contrasting look. If you care much about functionality, cover the whole backsplash or its part with a glass screen. a black kitchen is made more interesting with a light-colored wood backsplash and an aged wood floor

a bold contemporary kitchen with white cabinets and touches of light-colored wood for a natural feel

a glossy minimalist kitchen in white and rich-colored wood for a more natural feel

a glossy minimalist kitchen with built-in lights and a light-colored wood backsplash for a unique look

a minimalist kitchen with glossy black and matte off-white cabinets plus a plywood backsplash

a minimalist kitchen with white sleek cabinets and a warm wood panel backsplash plus an additional glass screen in the cooker zone

a minimalist white kitchen with sleek cabinets and a light-colored wood countertop and backsplash plus a glass screen

a modern kitchen with sleek walnut cabinets and a backsplash and dark green walls

a modern space with an industrial feel and warm-colored wood on the backsplash and kitchen island

a navy and light blue kitchen with leather handles and a rich-colored plywood backsplash and countertop

a tiny minimalist kitchen with a wood panel backsplash and countertop, the backsplash is additionally covered with glass

glossy white cabinets and rich-colored plywood backsplashes and a countertop for a cool modern look

sleek glossy white cabinets plus a light-colored wood backsplash and matching upper cabinets

traditional white cabinets are warmed up with a light-colored wood backsplash

Textural Wooden Backsplashes

If you wanna add a texture and a unique touch to the space, go for a textural wooden backsplash. It can be a backsplash of reclaimed or aged wood, just some vertical or horizontal wood planks or just some wood clad in a pattern, for example, chevron. You may go for such a look not only for rustic, chalet, vintage and shabby chic kitchens but also for many others, too. Rock a modern kitchen with such a backsplash for a contrast! Still care much about splashes Use wood-looking tiles instead of real wood, and voila! a minimalist chalet kitchen with sleek grey cabinets and wooden plank walls plus a glass screen

a modern Scandinavian kitchen with lower cabinets and a cool wooden plank wall for a natural feel

a rustic off-white kitchen with a stone countertop and a reclaimed wood backsplash plus additional lights

cream sleek cabinets, a light-colored wood countertop and a backsplash of reclaimed wood for a unique look

graphite grey vintage-looking cabinets are softened and warmed up with light-colored wood

rustic vintage off-white cabinets, light-colored wooden countertops and backsplashes for a welcoming feel

turquoise cabinets with a traditional feel and chevron clad wood pieces for a bold look

vintage black cabinets, silver handles and a wooden plank backsplash with an additional glass screen for protection

vintage grey cabinets, a marble countertop and a wooden plank backsplash for a less formal look

white cabinets are enlivened with a reclaimed wood kitchen backsplash that looks very rustic