I had been looking at Encore Ceramics crackle tiles (read about them here, I think). Does anyone have a suggestion for which color(s) to consider or an opinion on whether that would be a good complement? What size (subways shape, simple brick pattern, please) tile would look best? http://encoreceramics.com/crackles/ Maybe their Silver? FWIW, I have painted all our open living/kitchen/dining area in Monorail Silver (first coat only so far, of course). I LOVE this color. Love, love, love. It is a bluish silver and is just lovely. I know I can change paint easily, but I don't think I will want to, as I agonized for a long time about wall color and since I picked a granite that works with it, I am sure I won't want to change it. So, I guess tile color should complement it or at least not clash. http://www.sherwin-williams.com/home-builders/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW7663/ Thanks in advance for any insights or ideas!

I'm not sure how I came across this post, I think it was displayed on the right side and I clicked on it being intrigued by the tile making. I was at one time interested in working with papercrete and hypertufa. But after enlisting my brother, who wasn't as enthusiastic, and my niece, who poured cement down my laundry room sink, which original to the house had lasted 70 years, and ruining three blenders, my interest waned. True to form, if I come upon difficulty in a project, I think of it as a sign for me not to continue. And really, after all these years of trying various crafts that result in crap, I should know better. I also should have known better than to ask my brother, who always says it can't be done to any of my unique design ideas. And I should have known better than to ask my niece, who once stayed up all night before having to drive to LA for an art show, cutting mat after mat after measuring once, twice, sometimes ten times, but always coming out with the wrong size. I think we both have math dyslexia. I should video us trying anything crafty to see where we go wrong. I think both of us having ADHD might have something to do with it. Sorry for the backstory and run on sentences. So, I just wanted to see if you continued with your venture. And to say sorry for whatever tragedy occurred to cause you to have to move to Florida. Not that there is anything wrong with Florida, but it isn't Panama. Which is one of my favorite places in the western hemisphere. I hope no one is upset that I brought up a seven year old post.

This may not be the answer you are looking for, but this is the conclusion that we came to when considering doing a medallion. We like change. A lot. So much so that committing to one design behind the cooktop felt constricting to us. Even with our calendars, we look forward to changing the page to a new picture by the end of the month because we've become tired of the old one. So my suggestion would be to do a shallow shelf where something decorative could be set up behind the cooktop. A picture, decorative tins, a beautiful platter, something that you find pretty. You have a beautiful space, and with the induction I think putting something above it would be relatively safe, as long as it is secured so it doesn't fall on your cooktop! You could even have a tiled medallion mounted and framed like a picture to hang over the cooktop that could be changed out relatively easily.

ref pic for idea for BS if yr cabinets are Bright White ref comment he tiles are from California Art Tile and they are 2 x 8. I don't have the exact color information but the cabinetry in this kitchen is bright white and the tile matches almost identically, so I would look for a bright tile with no cream or gray tones, just a solid white. I do not have the grout information either, as both the tile and grout were done through the homeowner, but our advice is always to get a sample chip of your cabinetry, your backsplash, and if you're able your countertop. Bring these to look at your grout colors and determine which one is best. You can always go to your kitchen designer or interior designer with questions but if you're doing it yourself this is the best way to make sure your colors will match up.