pics or suggestions for NON-white backsplash tiling in white kitchen
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fouramblues
8 years agoThis pic makes my kitchen look a little darker (and fuzzier) than it is. I also have dark wood floors. EAM44 suggested the tile. I don't remember the name, but it's porcelain, and I got it at glasstileoasis.
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eam44
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White subway tile backsplash. What color grout? Black? White?
Comments (27)I have the Subway Ceramics Avalon / Minas with a medium gray grout. And a Shaw's white sink, if anyone is considering that, by the way. (My contractor could have ordered it directly, but at his request, I went through a tile store, and by the time everyone had put their sugar onto it, it was OBSCENELY expensive.) I'm not an installation expert, but at least with the Subway Ceramics, the installers use little plastic spacers between the tiles (I think some others have their own spacers?) when they put them up, they don't do it freehand, so how much grout you get is a function of 1) the limits set by the curvature of the tile and 2) what size spacers they use. So you might be willing to go a little darker with a smaller grout line, or with a handmade tile that refuses to go close together, you might want to stay light. The traditional color is close to concrete. But most modern people don't seem to like that, so do what pleases you!...See MorePics of stone backsplash for white on black kitchen please!!
Comments (2)I would not do tumbled. It is not as popular as it once was, although there are people who still use it. A warning though. A member here recently had problems with hers having a pinkish cast to it. How about glass? A marble? Fire and Ice in the grey family? I am not sure what white chiffon is. But, in choosing you want to pick up the same tone as your cabinets. Other wise one can make the other can look dingy....See MoreBacksplash suggestions (white cainet and wild rice caesarstone)
Comments (2)the counter is very neutral. Do you have hardware chosen-I'd get a theme going with backsplash and hardware. Can't say because so many things work with the counter-bronze /pewter hardware or the new polished nickel I've seen is a little more showy-for backsplash-pull the malty cream out of counter or darker glass mosaics-black-dark grey for drama[with the polished nickel hardware!], or white glass,or plain off white ceramic tile with darker grout for interest-just what do you like? Serious or more of a fun,bold look??...See MoreAny pics of white subway tile backsplash with white cabs?
Comments (4)there are lots here with dark counters; you may find some if you search on "subway". Here is a link to mine, but I used bisque (beveled), not pure white. Here is a link that might be useful:...See More
stephanj
8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago
Stousland Kitchen · More InfoI don't have pictures yet but my kitchen will be similar to this one, with a grey blue glass backsplash tile. we are going for a beachy/retro/modern look. I will be painting out my walls the same colour as backsplash, a milder colour than above. We picked out backsplash early as it played with the blue tones/striation in our dark floor, and helped inform the countertop choice (simple black) and other accessories. I love colour in the kitchen!
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8 years agoNothing Left to Say
8 years agoHmmm, I see dozens of white cabinet, dark countertop, non-white backsplashes. I wouldn't bother filtering for the island or the flooring since you are focused on the backsplash.
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Is there some specific color or tile shape you are looking for? Do you like any of the pictures in this thread so far?fouramblues
8 years agoeam44
8 years agoPhoenix this is one of my all-time favorite images. It is of Heath Ceramics Argyle layout. I love the color, but that's not what I want you to notice, and it's not going to work in most homes anyway. See how the tile is the same color in matte and glossy finishes, and laid out in an argyle pattern? I think this visual effect is so artistic, really beautiful without being "in your face" busy. Maybe a similar idea will work in your space.
Glass Tile Oasis is a great place to look for tiles, but really do good image searches elsewhere first so you can narrow down what you're looking for. Otherwise you can get good and truly lost. Good luck!stephanj
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoWhat about a black or dark grey chalkboard backsplash?
I'm planning this the length of the cabinet run that will include the sink. The very flat finish should make a good contrast between the high gloss white cabinets we'll be using. If it gets grimy, it can be repainted quickly (and in the color of the moment). I don't think I'll use it behind the stovetop though, thinking of using a stainless steel sheet there.
http://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/kitchens/how-to-create-a-chalkboard-kitchen-backsplash
[https://www.houzz.com/photos/chalkboard-backsplash-phbr0lbl-bl~l_5898[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/chalkboard-backsplash-phbr0lbl-bl~l_5898)
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