LG Viatera Muse Counters- backsplash ideas?
I have narrowed down my choices for quartz counters (island and perimeter) to LG Muse, Cambria Ella, and Caesarstone Calacatta Nuvo. I have read a lot about the variation in Cambria's products and how viewing the slab before is necessary. Also, I read people having difficulty matching backsplashes to Ella. But, are there other suggestions to helping me choose between these 3 companies or products? If you do have LG Viatera counters, are you happy with them? And any ideas on backsplash to match the Muse, if I go with that one? Just gray or white subway tiles? Or something else? I haven't done cabinets or floors yet, but am planning on a white cabinet with medium brown floors.
Thanks!
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PROBeth H. :
6 years agoRelated Discussions
In desperate need of backsplash ideas
Comments (21)Hi Straw, I agree that you should wait until your cabinets, appliances and floor are installed before you make a backsplash decision. We did that and it was the best thing, because as muscat and igloochic pointed out, the combination of choices you've already made may point toward something completely different and not be obvious until later. I also have a BlueStar with the island backsplash against a wall and soapstone counters. My original idea was to tile about 1 foot below the soapstone with generic tile to provide the firestop insulation BlueStar requires with the island trim. My DH, the engineer-who-always-overdesigns, felt we needed something beefier, so we used a piece of scrap soapstone behind the range. Our "backsplash" for the first couple of months was Reynolds Heavy-Duty aluminum foil. This took the pressure off from making a final decision until we (really just me) were sure of what would look good. We used a 7/8" glass mosaic with inset stainless tiles from costco.com. While not an engineer, I'm just as geeky, and positively obsessed with symmetry, precision, and plumb. I made a paper template of the entire backsplash area and placed the tile so we would not have to cut any. This also gave me a chance to rearrange some of the stainless and other tiles so it would look more random with no visible repeats. You can see the BlueStar backsplash at the link below. The rest of my backsplash is still painted as I haven't finalized my decision. Warning--I chose this particular backsplash because I wanted a dramatic focal point. Drama is not for everyone. I understand the temptation to go with a dark gray stone with the soapstone because that was my first instinct also. Do wait. Do a search on this site for soapstone and backsplashes to get ideas also. Here is a link that might be useful: My kitchen...See MoreLG Viatera Muse and Karis Quartz
Comments (166)Hi dmac, cabinet paint is Sherwin Williams matched to Benjamin more’s white dove OC-17, pendant lights were from bellacor, barstools are from restoration hardware (they weren’t expensive though), subway tile is daltile rittenhouse in arctic white....See MoreLG Viatera Quartz
Comments (3)I have it, was installed this past fall. There are MANY threads here about this material. Most are very positive. Experiences with chipping exist, but that would not be specific to a brand. Engineered quartz is pretty much the same among the well-know brands. LG Viatera is not "prone to chipping" any more than any other brand. [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/lg-viatera-muse-and-karis-quartz-dsvw-vd~4766904?n=110[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/lg-viatera-muse-and-karis-quartz-dsvw-vd~4766904?n=110) [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/has-anyone-installed-lg-viatera-rococo-dsvw-vd~937322?n=717[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/has-anyone-installed-lg-viatera-rococo-dsvw-vd~937322?n=717) [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/lg-viatera-muse-counters-backsplash-ideas-dsvw-vd~5037970?n=14[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/lg-viatera-muse-counters-backsplash-ideas-dsvw-vd~5037970?n=14) [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/lg-viatera-calacatta-alpha-quartz-dsvw-vd~4431481?n=53[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/lg-viatera-calacatta-alpha-quartz-dsvw-vd~4431481?n=53)...See Morekitchen redo:backsplash ideas needed
Comments (2)Your cabinets appear to be in decent shape. I would leave them alone. Painting oak properly is incredibly labor intensive. Regarding a backsplash, you already have one (two, over the cooktop). It’s that 4” piece of counter material. Done. You might want to read some of the lighting posts and consider a new lighting scheme for your space. Those flush mount fixtures aren’t enough. Consider LED can lights and under cabinet lighting...See More
M W
6 years agoJeanne Cardwell
6 years agoM W
6 years ago
DrB477
6 years agoMy counters are relatively new (installed June) but no issues. I'd run Muse all the way up if budget allowed. The kitchen LG shows on their website does that and looks great.
This is the only other picture I could find of installed Muse.
Kathi Steele
6 years agoM W
6 years agoKathi Steele
6 years agoI have Cambria Bellingham. I did not pick from a slab. I think I got very lucky. Our installers were amazing which is why our contractor and cabinet maker use them. I have not had any problems with resin pools. I have not had problems with variations. I have not had any problems whatsoever!!!
Here is our seam by the sink.
Mia Ghordlo
6 years agoi have installed LG Viatera in Everest just five days ago, my husband did the backsplash himself
PROCambria
6 years agoofbdmom
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoJust wondering if a smoke subway tile backsplash would look good with Muse countertop and white cabinets and light hardwood
Monique
4 years agoMaggie Hall
4 years agoJenny
3 years agoBree Roe
3 years agoKathy Strotheide
3 years ago
Bree Roe