HELP! (pics) Backsplash, hardware

15 years ago

I'm so desperately wanting to finish our kitchen.

As you can see we are making progress. The hood

has come along since these photos, but still not finished. Top priority now is this darn backsplash,

so frustrating.

The walls are painted BM's concord ivory (not ivory

at all). I like the color and it goes with the

cabinets, floors, granite & rest of the house.

I'm not even sure what my granite is & I've been

trying to figure that out with pictues (on-line).

When I picked my slabs they called it venetian gold light. Then the manager over the install said it

was not that it was one of the santa cecelias.

Anyways, I really don't have to have a name just

thought it would be nice to get backsplash help.

The granite has creams, a warm yellowish/golden

color, black, and marroon like filled in circle

shapes. I have all black fixtures, stools, faucet

in the room. I bought a black fireback (just like lynninnewmexico) for above the cooktop.

Originally I had envisioned a very simple creamy

colored travertine backsplash. I believe I have

seen this pictured so many times. Shopping for

tile all I can find for light travertine seems

to look too beige almost pink. It just doesn't

seem to match the granite at all. I tried a

"white" tile and that seemed even worse. For

something that should be so easy, I'm having a

nightmare finding something to go with this. I

really like seeing the yellow color, perhaps

could I do something with yellow? I rather

wanted it neutral, but just can't find a neutral

to look nice.

I have to use a backsplash to cover the awful mess

of crooked walls and a gap between the granite

& dry-wall.

The hood now has large corbels that touch the

counter and it has crown and a shelf, etc. My

camera is not available or I would post pictures

of the hood and the fireback.

Also, if you are still with me...any hardware

suggestions would be appreciated. I'm planning

all black and have found some of the top knobs

that I really like. My dilema is what to put

where. I'd like to mix things up, but not sure

where to do this (bail pulls, pulls, ring pulls,

knobs???).

If anyone can tackle this I would be forever

thankful. I'm open to all suggestions. Even a completely different direction for the backsplash!

Thank you:)

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Comments (14)

suzatwork
15 years ago
mommyto4boys - My kitchen colors and style are so VERY similar to yours. I would've loved to do a hood like that. I didn't have the room. Anyway, your entry could've been mine. I'm having the same issue in finding a backsplash. Like you, a lot of the tile I've brought home takes on that pinkish hue with the undercab lights. That being said, I did bring home a 4x4 tumbled marble that I think is going to work. I'll try to leave a picture, although I don't now how true the color is on screen. Oh, and here's what I did for pulls/knobs (yourhomesupply.com)

{{!gwi}}
marty_2008
15 years ago
I love your kitchen...so warm. I was just at the granite place yesterday looking at backsplashes, and the guy there showed my how the classic travertine reflects the colors of the granite and the paint, so I think you will find that it will look really nice. Try taking some home and looking at in in the loght and colors of your kitchen. Good luck. I can't wait to see some progress on mine. cabinets to be delivered this week.
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remodelfla
15 years ago
Do you like this?
{{!gwi}}

or a carerra marble with almost no veining?

Or this:
{{!gwi}}
organic_nettie
15 years ago
suzatwork

What is the name of your granite?
mustbnuts zone 9 sunset 9
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How about this one from artistic tile. It has some of the golden colors in there. Oh, BTW--your kitchen is gorgeous! Absolutely, hands down gorgeous!

How about the background tile from Mission West Tile

Here is an Ann Sachs tile Jaune Princesse

Ann Sachs Curry etched

Ann Sachs again Curry glossy

Encanta horn

encanta bamboo

encanta desert
kikio
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I don't mean to get off topic here, but I LOVE your counter stools. I've been looking online for those exact chairs for some time. Could you tell me where you found them? Beautiful kitchen!
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suzatwork
15 years ago
Organic Nettie - My granite is called New Ornamentale. It has very similar coloring to New Venetian Gold, but has some movement. I have not seen anyone else here with it by that name, but wonder if it is the same as Giallo Ornamentale? It's from Brazil.

mommyto4boys - can't wait to see what you decide. Please share with us what you end up ordering:-) You have a wonderful, warm and inviting new space!
mommyto4boys
Original Author
15 years ago
I'm feeling a little better! I realized the fireback is resting there in the picture, though impossible to see the beautiful details. Thanks for the compliments. I really like my new kitchen, though I'm constantly seeing the spectacular ones here & loving them too & wandering (could have, should have?)!

Suatwork- I think we do have the same granite, do you have a name? Your cabinets & pulls do look great. Also, I think the backsplash does look great on my screen. Where did you find it? Do you know if that metal embossed tile comes in black?

Marty- Have fun with your install & share pictures! I think I need to tape some more tiles up & look at it for awhile.

mustbenuts- Some great alternatives, where can I view these in person?

kikio- thank you! The stools are from pier one (bought in store, I don't think you can get them on-line). They had to order them in because stock was low. They are comfy & come in both counter height and a high stool size.

Again thanks & let me know if there are more ideas out there. I'll keep you posted.
organic_nettie
15 years ago
suzatwork

They are the same I think, Ornamentale, I was thinking of getting the same one. I have creamy white cabinets and darker hardwood floors, do you think it will go well with them. I do like it.
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suzatwork
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mommyto4boys - The 4x4 sample tile in my picture is a tumbled marble in a 'botticino' color. The accent 2x2 is says 'cot renzaor' bronze on the back. Not sure that will be very helpful to you - sorry. I don't know if it comes in black or not. I found it at Ceramic Tileworks in MN. (www.ceramictileworksmn.com)

I have been to 3 different tile places and found that the tumbled stone and marble hues are all slightly different. They look so different once I get the sample home and against the granite (and under my lighting). My advice would be to continue to look and bring home samples until you find the one that doesn't take on the 'pink'. You'll know it once you see it. I also found that each of the tile shops carried different accent pieces.

Your kitchen has a little bit of an 'old world' feel with the light fixture. I like the rougher, tumbled edges of tile with that style rather than the smooth, more formal pieces. But I am far from an expert on that - which is why I'm following your post closely to see what other suggestions surface:) Good luck on your search, and please keep us posted! I'll be eager to see what you decide - and maybe change my mind on what I want:)

organic nettie - I think the Ornamentale would go very well with cream cabinets and dark floor. The granite has beautiful dark brown streaks in it, along with some caramel tones and garnet flecks. The garnet flecks are very dark toned rather than bright red. I feel it ties my various wood species and stains quite well.
boringmama
15 years ago
To suzatwork, I love the marble and accent piece. That is, in fact, the very samples I brought home, hoping it will work with my granite which is coming in this week. Do you think it would work well with Bianco Antico? I will know more when it arrives and I see it under my lights and with my cabs I know...but it is nervewrecking, this kitchen remodel thing, isn't it?
jerseydeb
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Look at Walker Zanger COTE D'OR Melange Rouge Field Rhomboid Blend

http://www.walkerzanger.com/catalog/index.php

That stone blend will harmonize with all the tones in your kitchen. Your kitchen is traditional with an old world appeal. So is the stone blend.

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Top Knob has some beautiful aged pewter knobs, that would pick up the greys in the stainless steel. I think black wrought iron would work, too.

I think you have Santa Cecilia granite. Some have more beige, some more yellow, some more black, some more grey. All with that lovely garnet.
suzatwork
15 years ago
That Walker Zanger rhomboid blend is very neat!

deniselie - Do you have a picture of your Bianco Antico? I'm not sure what that looks like. I can certainly commiserate with you about this process. Ugh! I 'think' I've decided to use that field tile, and I'd love to use that accent piece. It picks up the darker tones in my granite beautifully. I found a rope piece that will go well with it too. I'd love for someone to come in and make this decision for me:) I'd love to hear what you decide when your granite comes in!!