White subway tiles and almost white cabinets?
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L W
8 years agowilltv
8 years agoMiriam, Here are 2 shots of our kitchen.
The cabinets are BM Gardenia, a very warm white.
The tile is Daltile Rittenhouse Square subways in Black & Arctic white.
HTH.
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Comments (30)I'm shopping for subway tile now and this thread was very helpful- thanks to all! Let me apologize in advance for the following ramble... if there's anyone else doing a remodel with subway tile perhaps this will be of interest. Mine is actually for a bathroom but the color discussion in this thread is so relevant, I hope it is still on topic enough. Now to decide not only whether it's Home Depot gloss white (US Ceramic, I think... though since we started shopping I think they are transitioning to selling a cheap version of Daltile only instead - which is fine that might work for us too. They no longer carry the US Ceramic we originally sampled in the store by us... though they do online). So... HD US Cermic Gloss white vs. Arctic White Daltile vs. Arctic White Matte Daltile vs. their slightly offwhite version. This is for a bathroom, pretty much floor to ceiling on 3 walls, with polished stainless steel and chrome fixtures, and ikea plain white cabinets (Applad doors - not quire as white and shiny as their ulta-mod Abstrakt). The Daltile HD option is a good one because it is 1/3 inch deep, which means it will match the depth of the carrera marble accent tiles we are thinking of using. It's actually hard to find anything but really common/cheap (and cold/too modern even for us) glass tile to match the 1/4 inch depth of the cheapest US Ceramic 22cent tiles that we thought we would use. I welcome any opinions/thoughts/advice/experiences... Has anyone used matte subway tiles? How do they compare in looks overall to gloss? To be honest I thought the matte finish might make it look LESS cold and sterile. My dad (the tile guy) thinks using subway tile and chrome is going to make my bathroom look like a gas station... I think the marble accent tiles (3x6 carrera hampton pillow top from TileShop is what we're leaning towards) will warm it up just enough. They are just a little visual interest for a border band around the middle of the wall all around the room. Also, the accents in the room are teak wood - the shower drain grill which is the length of the shower pan floor, the shower seat, and probably the shower mat and waste bin, etc. etc. Which also warms it up! Finally, I will be installing a crystal light fixture on the wall facing you when you walk in, to warm up the light in the room, provide some sparkling and "shadow interest". I am hoping the white tile, polished finishes, marble, crystal and teak will all harmonize well! I also hope putting marble and crystal accents in our second bathroom in our 50s postwar suburban bungalow won't be too high-minded an d out of keeping with the house... We are trying to be subtle and keep things in line. The rest of the basement model uses harmonizing and quality finishes... the upstairs has basic nice elements, hardwood floors, quality furnishings --transitional style-- but nothing as high quality as the work we are doing ourselves in the basement. Hopefully the handsome but mundane subway tile will bring down the tone enough to make it in keeping with rest of the house :)... Nicole Nicole...See MoreWhite subway tile with slightly off-white cabinets?
Comments (3)Whites are hard. All whites have undertones, so one white can bring out the undertones in another white or off-white, making it look dingy, yellow, or - heaven forbid - pink. Light is another factor - light bouncing off trees outside can make white cabinetry take on a green tone, and the color on the paint on the walls will reflects as well. Additionally, some lightbulbs cast a blue light, some cast yellow. It's enough to make you crazy :) So, this is something you need to mock up to see if the two whites look good together. Make a sample board with the tile and grout, of a size that will fit under your cabinets, so you can place it and observe it throughout the day. Then, move it to a different spot and observe another day. I'd make your sample board at least 18" wide. If you're happy, then move forward with the project. I'd wait until your counters are in, if they aren't already - and if possible, paint too. If the whites aren't playing nicely, you can post a picture here for suggestions on how to make it work - new lightbulbs, repaint walls a certain color, etc. According to oldbat2be, you can make a sample board by using double sided tape to stick tile to board, then grout. You can also chip out the tiles and reuse them when you're done....See MoreWhite subway tile and white octagon & dot tile- Grout help!
Comments (2)The TCNA standards; for all grout joints 1/8" and over use sanded grout. For all grout joints 1/8" and under, use non sanded. You can see at 1/8" you have a choice. Where possible we always use sanded grout as it is stronger than non sanded. Have you looked into Fusion Pro (Custom Blend), Plasma (Laticrete), or Flexcolor CQ (Mapei) as a grout? They are virtually stain proof and require no sealing. SUre they will get dirty, but the color will always be perfect....See MoreWhich white paint to pair with white subway tile?
Comments (3)Suggesting you not use a white subway tile. Try a tinted gray glass subway instead. Tiles are easy to find (these from Home Depot), but you would have to match it yourself. What’s happening with the walls and floor? Trim color/ceiling color?...See Morehomechef59
8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago
I like the warm white in the cabinets with a bright white in the backsplash. It makes the backsplash sparkle.My SW Dover White cabinets have a bright white subway tile separated by LG Viatera Rococo quartz countertop. You don't really notice the difference in color because of the intervening countertop. Just as long as they are harmonious, you will like the results. I think it's more important that the backsplash be harmonious with the countertop.
megtannahill
8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago
Bunny
8 years agoM G
8 years agoThanks for all the pictures. Beautiful kitchens!
Here is my kitchen in progress, though these aren't the greatest quality photos:
The counters are fantasy brown granite. On the perimeter, the base color in the granite is white, with grey and brown and bits of cream and green, and on the island it is mostly cream with swirls of grey.
We started to put up the mosaic backsplash you see in the first picture, and the colors go perfectly with the granite, but it is much too busy next to the movement in the granite.I am aiming for a light and airy but warm and inviting feel to the kitchen.
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8 years agomegtannahill - thank you! It's 1in unglazed porcelain hex tile with white and two shades of grey (no black) so it has a matte finish. We have black and white hex tile in our bathroom but like you we felt the contrast was too harsh for our smallish kitchen. The tile is from Heritage Tile/Subway Mosaics. We laid out the design and the made the sheets for us. Dal Tile offers similar colors and finish but the edges are quite as rectified and they only offer solid color fields. This isn't bad if you just want to do a border but if you want a full on mosaic you're probably better off getting someone to make it for you than go through the madness of popping out all the tiles as you go. If you do want to go the custom route they can make about anything you want at Heritage Tile or they have a lot of predesigned options.
M G - that looks great! I would see a soft white with a satin finish with a light grey grout (that matches the color in the counters) looking very nice in there. If you don't need trim pieces Terra Verre has a white subway tile with nice edges that could look good in your kitchen.johnsoro25
8 years agoI think you are smart to keep the backsplash simple with your pretty granite! We also have multiple whites going on- I'm sure yours will come together nicely.
lharpie
8 years ago
Ellie RK
8 years agojohnsoro25
8 years agoEllie RK- my tile is a cool white, cabinets a warmer white. The UCL accentuates this as well. They are a beveled subway from Mosaic Tile- I'm sorry, but I don't know the name. Here's another view.
megtannahill
8 years agoL W
8 years ago
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