Kitchen backsplash design dilemma
Marise Phillips
8 years ago
I sketched out a kitchen backsplash design for our remodel project, using a triptych of three arts-and-crafts-inspired tiles I bought in from Motawi Tileworks in Ann Arbor, Michigan, along with some cut-out printer paper standing in for the 4x2 subway tile.
My big question now is whether the quartersawn oak frame I've envisioned around the triptych will be a bear to keep clean. What else could I use besides wood? The tiles need some kind of visual framing device around them. I don't like the way they look if they're directly embedded in the brick layout of the subway tile.
Would dark gray slate work as a "frame"? Color-wise, and simplicity-wise, I like the idea. But I'm wondering how thick the material will be in relation to the art tiles and subway tiles. The art tiles are very "proud" -- about 3/4" thick.
Other details: painted wood cabinets, stainless hood and range (no back panel), quartersawn oak floors, Caesarstone quartz countertops in "Piatra Gray".
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Comments (13)That;s the wrong color travertine. It's the silver vein. you need a Durango cream or the Ivory travertine in larger tiles. these are larger format, honed and filled ivory travertine set on a diagonal. prob 8x8'shere is what it looks like w/your granite with the cream color in a 3x6 However, I do like the copper, but again, something larger. these are from Mius Art Mosaic and are a ceramic or porcelain, glazed to look like copper. easy to clean and install or do these larger 6x12 tiles. notice the under cabinet lighting and how it reflects the light. this is what you need. this slate tile will also go w/your decor Without a doubt, you need more light. You can't do some recessed cans in the actual ceiling portion? if no, can you paint those planks white? or paint the beams white? something in the ceiling needs to be white if you can't add more lighting. you will also need under cabinet lighting. few examples...painting the slats and using pendants longer track lighting and recessed lights over the sink area longer and more track lighting....See MoreKitchen Design: Window Woes & A Backsplash Dilemma
Comments (6)Wow I guess we all have different eyes. I would change backsplash to a white subway , paint walls lighter (near white) keep cabs and counter as is and get a custom treatment for existing window(swing arm w classy fabric you can swing open or close or halfway if not sitting at desk) . A white subway tile with tan/brown grout showing in same position as your tile and whitish walls would do a lot. You want the 4 in backsplash and rip out that granite and paint the cabs and pay to rip out a unique window? I'm confused then. The cabs in truth are good looking but older w no drawers. Best leave them add hardware as you will want to replace at a certain point....See MoreKitchen backsplash dilemma
Comments (6)Near the sink, I'd tile the short wall in the corner as well, and the area behind the sink if you're adding a raised wall. For the stove area, I would tile to the bottom of the hood vent or the bottom of the shelves, depending on where those are placed. If you're not going all the way to the ceiling I would not go as high as the pantry. Do you have room to add a narrow cabinet to the left of the sink? Or even a 6" filler piece? The sink looks awkward to use so far into the corner....See MoreWhere to start and stop kitchen “back-splash” tile?
Comments (4)Thanks all. I ended up tiling around the window, but stopping underneath the top shelf and at the same level on the other side so that it was symmetrical and framed the window. I felt tiling above the cabinets would have been too much and I even changed the design from herringbone to this stacked soldier pattern last minute because I thought it might have been too busy with my Taj Mahal countertops, which should be the star. The tile is from Emil Group and is called Totallook Blanco Matte and Blanco Lux. Just google and I'm sure you can find a store near you. I chose to do 75% matte and 25% glossy for a bit of pop, but not too much. Way too many decisions every day!!!...See MoreMarise Phillips
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