Is there an ROI on backslash or stainless steel appliances?

[Wade Bartels]

So we all know neighborhood and bedroom count changes the amount of rent drastically, but what about he little things? The kitchen currently is very plain: oak cabinets, laminate counters, no backslash. I was considering getting nicer (stainless steel) appliances and maybe doing a back splash, but is there any "return" on that? Can you rent it for more? Do you get more applications? Just curious what your experience says.