Which color backsplash would you choose?
Style of kitchen is classic black and white with some rustic additions of a beam and posts. The space is open and bright so going a darker color is also an option........if it will look good. What I'm wondering is will a dark backsplash between white top and bottom cabinets look good? Floors are a medium brown hickory and island is black. Countertops are a calacutta gold quartz(white with light gray veining). The wall behind the stove will be tiled to the ceiling also so I don't want something overly busy. I just want something that looks warm and looks amazing to everyone who sees it. The house will be sold next year so trying to appeal to the masses!
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spottedappy
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6 years ago
PRONapanee Design Ltd.
6 years agoI would go for a white that matches your cabinetry or a light grey. A space doesn't necessarily have to have all dark/warm coloured pieces/finishes to feel warm and inviting. If you'd like it to appear warmer, I would just implement warm lighting and decor accessories but still keep cool tones in a lot of materials.
PRODesign Connection, Inc.
6 years agoI would go with a lighter tile. As some other people have said you don't need to do a darker tile. Think about matching your counter top and cabinets.
cpartist
6 years ago
just_janni