Costa Esmeralda Granite/Walker Zanger Celedon Onyx Mosaic and WHAT?

8 years ago

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Need help please. Can't decide on a base tile for our backsplash. Kitchen is a contemporary craftsman. Using cherry cabinets (natural), Costa Esmeralda granite and WK Celedon Onyx Mosaic as an accent. I'd like a light cream stone tile to mix in with the Onyx Mosaic to brighten things up. Not sold on a subway and need help with a pattern. Any creative ideas out there?

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cpartist

8 years ago

It would help if you posted pictures.

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Lynne Moe
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8 years ago
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thank you. will do. Above is the over all look I'm going for. Cooktop will be on large two tiered island with 6 inch (?) backsplash and downdraft ventilation. There are windows around much of the remainder of kitchen. 18 inches of backsplash on sink wall with 6 inch backsplash at sink. Sorry, we recently made some adjustments to our project so will get drawings later this week. Thanks for your creative thoughts!

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Pasha Celadon Onyx Taj Field Mosaic from Walker Zanger
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The elements. Costa Esmeralda Granite, Pasha Mosaic and 2x8 subway tile. I like the cream to calm the greens but don't want the old one mosaic stripe around the kitchen. Ideas???

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One suggested layout. One row of subway to one row mosaic. Will it look like stripes?

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This is our slab and cabinet door
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Is this the Pasha mosaic? How do you want to use the mosaic? We'd also need to see the wall area to be tiled--a drawing or pics.
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Lynne Moe
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8 years ago
Yes, it is the Pasha mosaic. I have posted some photos.
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I'd like to avoid using it in a single band.
beth09
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"One suggested layout. One row of subway to one row mosaic. Will it look like stripes?"

I think it would, yes. What about a single band of mosaic at top and bottom?

Love your colors!
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Beautiful selections! Do you like this idea where you'd use squares for your field tile and make a square of the mosiacs? Square tiles are more Craftsman-ish.

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8 years ago
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This is really nice from your Ideabook. I like how the chiclet tiles blend in with the field tile. The decorative tile within the band of mosaics is a nice Craftsman touch.

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Here is a photo of one of the kitchens done by Showcase Kitchens. Though the cabinetry is an antique white, the countertop is Costa Esmeralda granite. A detail of the backsplash. Let us know...there are many other views of this kitchen.
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In contrast, here is another kitchen we did using a similar coloration with an eye-catching copper-look tile as backsplash. Different
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8 years ago
Showcase is starting to become an annoying spammer. They post things vaguely related to the topic. But "let them know" if you want them to do your kitchen.
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weaver2
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Yes, but with respect, you are posting things that have little, if any, relation to the OP's question. That is not an opinion; it is a nonsequetor.
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Lynne,

i love the colors you have chosen! I agree the bands wouldnt be a good idea. Maybe the mosaic behind the range?

sorry! Got called away before finishing. Maybe the mosaic behind the range with the other elsewhere? Or, like suggested, at the top or bottom? With maybe some of WZ's fabulous trim tile as a border (in either suggestion)?
annac54
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Being a fan of green granite, I love your Costa.

How about something like the Walker Zanger Alhambra tile?

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The Kitchen Place
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I think you're being overly critical of Showcase's picture posting. I don't see where they were trying to get anyone to see them about a kitchen. They just said they had more pics for the OP to see if she wanted. Please be kind to all posters, pros included. :-)
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TKP, no one has been unkind. You, and Show may not like what we have to say, but both May and I have been very polite in stating our opinions that Show has crossed the spamming line.
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8 years ago
I wouldn't have said anything, but this isn't the first time Showcase has done this. The other times were even worse--way off base from the OP's kitchen. The Pros are just becoming more clever in how they spam.
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Showcase Kitchens
8 years ago
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We're sorry both you and mayflowers feel that way, but we're not exactly sure how we crossed the "spamming line". Maybe we are missing something here? We were under the impression that Houzz was a platform where people who are remodelling their homes and looking for opinions and advice, can connect with professionals, such as TKP and ourselves. We saw that Lynne had a question in regards to Costa Esmeralda Granite, so we posted two different kitchens we did using those materials to offer some inspiration and variety. Lynne even thanked us for it on her thread, so again, we are a little bit confused as to why you and mayflowers were so offended, as our intentions were not to "spam" or offend anyone.

If the opinions and inputs of professionals are not welcome, that is completely understandable, but please make sure to note this at the beginning of your post. I can't imagine any professional will disrespect your wishes and post on your forum in that case - seeing that their time and effort to offer inspiration/advice is unwanted.

This platform was created so that people looking for advice can connect with professionals and it's becoming hostile for absolutely no reason.
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And, honestly, I think May and I are WAAY more interested in helping the OP pick out a backsplash to go with that Costa than in hashing this Spam issue out. Personally, I think that WZ onyx tile is yummy and really hope s/he uses it so I can see it in her kitchen. :-)
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I've been coming to GW since the 90s....the good ol days...so I know how it used to be. Pros were not allowed to push their products. With the merging of Houzz, it's all about marketing now. And those pros like me that have been here since day one know the general atmosphere of Gardenweb. It's different. I don't think Showcase understood that yet. I think they were honestly posting to join in...be part of everything. I think he/she will now get it. We pros must write everything very delicately....we are NOT anonymous while homeowners are. What I'm trying to say...is GW is different now and there's tons of new pros here....and new homeowners too. Let's just be patient with each other. Btw, I didn't see any of Showcase's other posts, but let's just chalk this up to a learning experience for pros entering the Gardenweb arena. Feel free to post, but be very careful not to toot your own horn too much. I'm honestly surprised I haven't been called a spammer yet. I posted a new design the other day...just because I was excited about how pretty it turned out. But to be honest....If someone finds me though it...great! All of us small businesses need all the help we can get! :-)
weaver2
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TKP I saw the post re just referred to and it was firmly on the NOT spam side of the line! And, it was a lovely design! ;-)

now, back to the OP.

I was thinking while doing something else, and I wondered, Lynne, if it is your budget to do the onyx everywhere? The way it plays off the colors in the Costa is just really beautiful. Or, that could also be too much sparkle for your tastes? I recall that having quite a bit of shine in it.
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I am interested in engaging with the OP. I'm not going to dump and run. On one thread where someone was backsplash hunting, a group of us hung in for over four threads at 150 posts each. We all learned a lot about tile.

If you will note, Showcase, the OP asked for a pattern other than subway, not for a feature behind a range. The OP is not even using a range. The cooktop is on an island. I wondered if you were the respected Showcase Cabinets but then I thought "No, it can't be. A company of that reputation wouldn't spam." But seeing Kompy post, now I know you are THAT Showcase!

I hope the OP returns as it's refreshing to see something different being considered in tile.
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Mayflowers, I don't know what you are implying about me....but I carry Showplace Cabinetry. ShowCASE is a dealer like me. I don't even know them.

Yes, I agree...let's get back to the original poster and question. LynneMoe, your kitchen is absolutely gorgeous!!!! :-)
User
8 years ago
I thought they were a kitchen design firm when I first posted, but after seeing your post, I looked at their profile and saw they were a custom cabinet company. So then I thought it was the cabinet company whose line you carry. There's nothing implied. Thanks for clarifying the difference between them.