I'm in a similar position so I hope you get some great responses!

Great! let's see .. I'm sure others have had this challenge. Its consuming so much of my time. I just want it to look perfect!

rufinorox,

Several posters, including me, have this same question.
I'll include the thread I posted some time ago.

There is also a thread at http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg011339285732.html. The granite is not Bianco Romano, but it's very similar in colors.

Also, I just saw a kitchen by stiles (can see it at http://finishedkitchens.blogspot.com/2008/04/stiles-kitchen.html). She has marble countertops, but again, the light color is similar. This got me thinking about adding some other colors to add some pop and some interest.

I haven't decided yet. I've asked stiles what the Pratt and Larsen tiles are she used.

I'll repost if I get a response.

pbear

Here is a link that might be useful: Bianco Romano thread

We recently had the same issue... and pulled the trigger on the tile order, but don't have pics yet. We used a combo of 2x2s and subways in tumbled travetine, with trantrium-like 2x2s in (clear and dark brown) spotted randomly troughout the 2x2 area. There was already a lot of contrast between our espresso cabinets and the granite, so I needed to keep the backsplash subtle - but I still wanted a little bling!

I like the mosaic look over the range, but we had only 30" wide and anything we designed seemed to close that space in. The plan is for the dotted glass tiles to "float" up the wall.

Here is a link that might be useful: crackled glass tiles

If your kitchen is white on white, I'd be inclined to add more texture rather than adding a color. Maybe some embosed tiles done into a feature area or liner strip?

No, we're not doing white on white. We ordered dark maple cabinets, which is why i'm having a hard time choosing the right back splash to go with the rest of the kitchen. We are planning to do a gray slate look tile which will open up into our sunroom. I don't know how to upload pictures, otherwise I could show you our layout and cabinet color.

I have bianco romano with white cabs. Do a search on muranogirl. That was my inspiration kitchen (even though her granite was kashmir white). I used her backsplash tile with barely gray grout. It looks great. Very simple and classic.

I'm new to this site and I'm having trouble navigating. I can't seem to search for muranogirl

rufinorox,

Go to the first page of the Kitchens forum and scroll down to where you see "Search:". It's almost at the bottom of the page. Then type in muranogirl in the box and select 'This Forum' radio button. Click on Search button. There should be 2 matches; one is your post and the other is by muranogirl.

It could be the Search function wasn't working when you first tried it.

pbear

Bumping....

rufinorox,

I got a reply from stiles. Go the link below to see what Pratt and Larson tiles she used for the backsplash.

pbear

Here is a link that might be useful: Pratt and Larson backsplash tiles

Having a hard time choosing granite colors. My main cabinets are omega pure white with an amaretto glaze and the island is chestnute brown color. My husband says dark granite. I say light granite I am looking for a clean simple look and feel that the dark floors will provide a good contrast without having to do such a dark granite. Looking for more of a white marble/brown vein granite. I have thought about Calacatta Oro Marble but am so afraid to go with marble bc of the upkeep. Thoughts?