ᐅ Alternative to wall-to-wall tiles in the kitchen?

Hello everyone!

I have the following issue: I don’t want to install a tiled backsplash in my new kitchen. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that I might want to rearrange my kitchen sometime without being tied to a specific pattern!

What alternatives are there? Splash protection behind the stove is not necessary since I have a kitchen island (haha!), and the sink is positioned in front of a window. That leaves only the countertop area, but splashes can happen there as well!

Does anyone have an idea how I could protect my walls from dirt fairly inexpensively?

Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
VivK

How about silicone or latex paint? Ask at the hardware store, as far as I know, these can be washed off. But it’s really best to check directly with a hardware store.