The inevitable beg for backsplash help
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My Bland Kitchen Needs Some Help (Backsplash, etc.)
Comments (30)I think your kitchen is really looking pretty nice. I also think your sis might be on to something. When doing my kitchen, I was going to go for a taupe tile that really worked with the granite. (See srg215's backsplash--that's the one--I'm living vicariously through her). But then I thought about my desire to change colors in my space. I know I don't have the budget to re-do the backsplash when I tire of it. So I started thinking about white tiles. I was very determined not to get the white subway, and I found some pretty cool beveled Italian subways that had undertones of gray. I was ready to go for it. But that's when I found out I won the beveled arabesque tiles. I love that they jazz it up, but yet the color is white. In fact, I am currently (sorry guys) testing new paint samples. I've always wanted the gray color in the room to be a gray/lavender. I've got samples in the car right now. My point is, that with neutral bones, you really can do anything with the room. And neutral bones do not make the room boring or bland. So, I've posted a link to the photos of my kitchen and "not so boring white backsplash" in case you haven't been bored to death by them already. I'd post them directly here, but I can't torture the GW friends anymore! Look at the details, notice that except for the granite, eveything can be changed to a new color scheme. And this granite goes with any color--lime green, orange, blue, brown, black, gray, white, and on an on. Here is a link that might be useful: The pro photos...See MoreHelp with grout for glass backsplash
Comments (7)I spoke to someone at South Cypress Tile and they told me what mortor to use and gave me two choices for grout. One choice was Bostik diamond grout. She said since we are going with a white glass subway tile (it has a very slight grayish/blue under tone) that the diamond grout would really make the glass tile pop. She also said it's more stain resistant. But she did warn me it costs much more verses the other grout she recommended. Have any if you guys used this grout? Was it worth the extra cost? Does It hold up well long term?...See MoreNeed help with backsplash choice
Comments (0)We selected a quartz countertop that looks like calacatta marble: http://www.gomajestic.com/product/countertops/quartz/calacatta-siena/ Our cabinets on the perimeter of the kitchen are grey and the wood floor is mid tone brown maple:We also plan to use polished brass hardware like this: https://www.themine.com/cabinet-pulls/lews-hardware-31-11-round-bar-pull_g2247215.html Our deco tends to have green/blue tone and would like to use this piece as an accent above the cooktop. https://www.tileshop.com/product/riyadh+jade+porcelain+floor+tile+-+24+x+24+in..do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search We have heard and thought about options of backsplash from brick patterned white subway against which I have a bias to the same quartz slab which may come with high customization cost. We would like to use some ceramic tiles that have interesting patterns without making it too busy. Marble tiles were considered but ruled out because of the inevitable maintenance burden due to our heavy cooking routine. Any suggestions?...See MoreBacksplash help! I am just paralyzed with indecision!
Comments (14)Julie Anne...your counters are beautiful...soapstone? Here‘s what we did with our soapstone counters...a soft green (celadon), like @mxk3 z5b_MI suggested. They’re from Subway Ceramics by Heritage Tile. We ordered samples first. The tiles are semi-handmade, and just beautiful in person, with subtle variations. As you can see in both pics, the company makes outlet and switch plate covers to match....See Moreamykath
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