Adding a tile backsplash is an inexpensive but dramatic way of changing the look of a kitchen, an expert has said.Susan Kitzman-Erickson of Kitzmans Rockford Design Studio in the US told WickedLocal.com that glass mosaics are particular popular designs for backsplashes, which tend to appear behind kitchen sinks and in food preparation areas.Ms Kitzman-Erickson suggested a number of options for updating a kitchen, noting that effective changes can still be cheap and easy.Switching the hardware on the cabinets seems like a small thing, but it makes a large impact, she said. Drawer pulls and cabinet handles can be updated so quickly and easily.Elsewhere, designer Doug Trussoni told the news provider that lighting is often neglected by homeowners but added that it can be an excellent means of transforming a kitchen.This week, Building Online reported that an web-based tool has been launched at bobvila.com/KitchenBudgeter to help renovators ensure they do not exceed their spending limits.