Beautiful backsplash. Completely changes the look of your place. So...what did you ever do with your old light fixture? I wondered if you tried to change it.

Mobydog-when I took the vining off of the old one, it left too many rough spots. Also, with the kitchen table fixure, without the vining...it just didn't have enough volume to look right. Decided that they were just simply dated and let's replace! Now to start shopping. the one over the island now is from Lowe's and I think it's too small and seems cheap.

And thank you!! As my daughter says...our kitchen is now modern!

Looks great!!!

lisa, what a difference a backsplash makes! I love it. Which Sonoma tile did you go with? Butter and Toast crackles are my two finalists.

Linelle-I went with twine...I think I had toast samples and it was a bit too yellow for me. I was torn between twine and biscuit. In the end...biscuit was just too white.

Looks like a completely different space, and it's simply beautiful!!

What a difference. You went from "ok" to fabulous.

Lisa, I can see how Toast might be too yellow in your kitchen. You already have plenty of warmth with your cabinets. I need a little shot of something between my off-white cabs and dark gray counters. Not a blast, but a touch of warmth.

What a difference! You've gone from a ???look to a much more sophisticated look. It's hard to believe that it's the same room. Glad to see that you've substituted real flowers for the fake ivy - much nicer. :-)

Wow! It looks beautiful! Any chance you can share some more detailed pictures of just the counters? It looks like you've selected a really beautiful stone. And the backsplash tile is just perfect.

Sure thing! it's called Titanium and I LOVE it! I stare at it every time I am in the kitchen. It's like art to me. Thanks to all for the compliments! For a mini remodel...it sure did make a big difference :)

Gracious Elegance.
Soothing beauty with the rich cabinetry
and glorious granite. I would have fallen head over heels
for that stone. And it is simply perfect with the
backsplash sonoma tile.
~boxer

The backsplash behind the stove & the glass subways are beautiful (the whole kitchen is beautiful). I too like your wine centre (& your toaster).
Most importantly, I'm glad you love it.

Nice- I might have to check out hemp!

This was such a timely post! I am having my Sonoma tile installed tomorrow! I have the tweed tiles as accents too! Field tile is the Sonoma limestone in olive, and I am using the dry creek blend behind the range, your tiles look great!

Thanks everyone! The glass accents are pewter in the tantrum collection. Just love them...a little bit of pop without being too much. My stove area is small, so I didn't want anything to 'wow'.

Ogoopogo-that was a gift...I can ask her today and post back! This weekends project is light fixtures. Can't decide between ORB or brushed nickel? Thoughts? I'm also trying to figure out what (if anything) to put above my cabinets?

It looks like taking down your backsplash messed up your sheetrock, too. We took ours down a couple of weeks ago, and forget "just painting" the sheetrock. Now we have to put something up or replace the sheetrock. Your new tile really is great! My only "suggestion" is let me come over and take that cute Viking range off your hands:)

It looks great. Congratulations! Enjoy your new space!

It really wasn't bad before but it is oh so much nicer now! Love your granite too.

Thank you everyone! Yesterday, I had new light fixtures installed and painted the walls..for some reason, I feel like it's missing something. An accent color perhaps? Maybe the fixtures aren't quite right? I'm going to post a pic or two as soon as I get it all cleaned up! I also need a window treatment. The old one just won't work now...it figures!

Thank you so much for posting pictures! We too are doing a mini-remodel, which includes keeping our cream cabinets but replacing Corian with titanium black granite (which we just love). The Hubbardton Forge lights have been ordered, for the most part...now the discussion about backsplash has begun. We also have a small space over the stove, and I didn't think we could do any sort of medallion design....but seeing yours makes me think again! And the color is perfect, with just the right amount of accent. I'm one of those people that just can't visualize design...I need to see them. This helps so much!

And it is so nice to see a kitchen that is actually used! I see so many pics of kitchens with nothing on the granite countertops other than the barest of essentials, and I wonder, how do they live? I have friends that bring out the toaster and coffee pot from under the counter everytime they need them...we just don't have the time or energy to do that!

docellie-too funny! And I totally agree. Taking my toaster and coffee maker out every single day would drive me crazy. It's a kitchen :) and well used!! Here's a few more pics with the pain done and new light fixtures. Still feeling like it needs a certain umpf. Don't get me wrong. I love my new space...just needing maybe a pop of color? And a window treatment. I have no idea what to put there!!