Creating a new backsplash around the kitchen sink could be a good way of making improvements to the home, it has been suggested. Due to the economic downturn many people are considering staying in their current house, with some looking to achieve low-cost renovations to their property, the Holland Sentinel reports.According to the portal, a new kitchen backsplash is one way property owners can create depth in their food preparation areas. It noted Character can be added by implementing tile design tricks, such as placing tile diagonally to add dimension to a room or placing tile in patterns to form interesting mosaics.People were also advised to research their tiling options before they make their final purchase to ensure they get the best bargains. In recent news, the Daily Herald recommended swapping kitchen taps as a particularly good way of adding value to a house cheaply, as well as under-the-cabinet lighting and an aluminium backsplash.