I could use some backsplash help!
Cabinets are being delivered Friday, need to start finalizing my backsplash decision. A little about this project. It's a room addition, the kitchen is a main part and it flows to a great room (sort of, it's not that big, but connects to the room where the fireplace stone will be visible). The wood on the floor in the picture is my hickory wood flooring. The big stones in the picture are my fireplace stone. The other random stone boards, etc., are backsplash ideas. The granite is also shown (Juparana Classico Supreme), as is the color or my kitchen cabinets (quarter sawn oak in ginger spice). I have a copper low divide sink and oil rubbed bronze fixtures, as well as oil rubbed bronze cabinet hardware. My appliances are black stainless. I do not have modern taste. I like rustic and craftsman, but not to the point of being too craftsman, if that makes sense.
Style #1. Those darker pieces are copper accents.
Style #2 and 3 (2 on top, 3 on the bottom).
Style #4 (thinner veneer, but in keeping with the style of #3).
Style #5 (sorry about the dad on the picture, sent that to one of my kids)
I apologize for the size of these pictures. I couldn't get them to resize smaller. Okay, have at it. I welcome your comments!
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colbran
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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 MoreI would LOVE some glass backsplash advice :)
Comments (32)Hi again Kat_wa. Here's a pic of the almost complete kitchen with our backsplash. It wasn't quite what I wanted originally (creme colored) but to be honest, I just got tired of the whole project and couldn't find a glass tile with a lot of warmth in it. The glass tiles have most of the granite colors in them and the craziness of it seems to tie in with how busy the granite is. (The granite always looks more gold than it is in pictures...probably because the blinds are closed or you'd be blinded by the ton of light we get in!). We both really like it now though. lol Thanks again for asking :)...See MoreBacksplash? No backsplash? What kind of backsplash?
Comments (25)didn't have time to read all the answers. I have no backsplash and have never regretted it...been over 6 yrs. It is painted with BM matte...which has ceramic in it. It is as beautiful now as it was when first painted. I love the fact that I can showcase other things ...art etc in my kitchen and no competition. Also if I ever want to change it is as quick as a paint brush...expense is minimal..paint only ! All in all I think it is serene as you point out . Here is one pick. Since I have a lot of high heat cooking in my kitchen..built in deep fat fryer as well as gas cook top I can definitely speak to the longevity of paint only. c ( more at this album )...See MoreHelp with choosing backsplash tile with dated tan granite
Comments (68). 'ATTA GIRL Kay!!! { & sorry such a long post} Puppy cuteness overload!! A rescue from a racetrack?? As I mentioned I have a very spoiled and loved Maltese dog 'my son'! Funny that your color inspiration is also your dog! Coincidentally our insparation was too, he is white with a black nose and eyes, and our kitchen is white, black and gray! Can't wait to look at the photos of tiles to chose from! I'll get back to you on that. And on the subject of 'pink' tile, if your were still considering it at all I do think you were on the right track looking for the 'palest' of pinks, or something 'pink-ish' as you called it if you were to do pink. I think that would be the only sort of shade to work, anything brighter would have looked overwhelming and not good in my opinion paired with your very pale ,earthy, natural looking kitchen. I like other earthy colors for your kitchen too, hard to pinpoint exactly precisely which tile though because tan and gray can vary so much and deviate from what they really are on a computer screen. so ultimately I suggest 'trusting your gut' about what looks best with your materials, opinions of the people who have seen the subtleties of your materials in person would also be valuable. Sometimes I think it can be even more fun when doing a project and working with what you already have because it's more of a challenge and very rewarding in the end. We had to do close to what your doing in our main bathroom, and the challenges we faced are very similar to yours. It wasn't in our budget to redo our kitchen and all 2 1/2 baths in our house, so we had to pick and choose which we did. In our main bathroom our original 1979 tile, and bathtub is in excellent condition. But in the beginning at first I hated the color called 'Mexican Sand' which is a coffee color with very strong 'PINK' tones in it {sounding familiar Kay? lol!}. Our tub and tile could have read entirely pink depending on what I chose to pair with it. So I took my time and very carefully picked a wall paint in a warm sandy color with yellow tones in it, this paint color brought out the 'brown' in the tile instead of the 'pink'. We also chose to replace the small formica countertop which holds a single sink and replaced with a quartz top, which looks like actual sand on a beach. So in our case we got rid of the counter and kept the tile, opposite of what you are doing. We also added a new toilet, and a new undermount sink in the same color as the existing bathroom tile ---Kohler still makes 'Mexican Sand' {thankfully lol!}. I hated the tile in the beginning and now I actually LOVE my beachy looking Mexican sand tiled bathroom! And it was so rewarding to make it all work, I'm proud of it now. I hope you will have similar results and also be satisfied with the results of your finished project!!{I too have a huge collection of crystals, geodes, various rocks, sea shells & sea glass. } P.S. Update: I just took a look at all of your tile samples, and I think you will do fine picking something that works! I see a lot of possibilities which look as though they could work from the samples you have chosen, your choosing well. It would be helpful if you post some photos of the tiles in the kitchen while standing far back from them & including the wall & cabinet color in the whole picture. I am better at telling how a tile would look when seeing it with the rest of the kitchen. Looks like you are on the right track! I had not considered a matt tile, but that also looks great and will be a nice contrast to the shiny countertops. Is it easy to clean? Might be something to consider if you are an avid cook. --Sorry about the long post, hard for me to say everything and keep it short!...See More
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tedbixby
4 years agocolbran
3 years agoI wrote @shwshw many months ago that I would update and add pics of the my completed space. Hope these do the trick!
kjoy1
3 years agocolbran
3 years agoAnd this is where I was before this project. Narrow galley kitchen. The wall of the kitchen sink....that entire span was opened up to make the 20x24 addition. How I ever got along in my kitchen with my family, I’ll never know. To put it in perspective, I’m 6’1”....and somehow, we all managed to make it work all those years!
kjoy1
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoSo the deck won’t have any railing except in the last picture. It doesn’t sit very high off the ground except the actual level coming out of the house by the orange/yellow/red potted flowers closest to the garage. That’s a little higher and could hurt someone if they fell, so we’re putting a railing up there in a bronze color.
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3 years ago@Beth H. Didn’t see this comment until right now! Things are awesome in the new addition. We absolutely LOVE it and spend most of our time there! Nothing moving in the old living room, mostly because of a wedding and I also lost my job. Interestingly though, I’m looking for a window covering for one of my windows in the new section (well, not necessarily really new, but nonetheless, in that general area to get to the new section). I’m thinking a Roman shade? It’s about 53.5 wide and 50 long. I think I’d like an inside mount because I like the looks of the wood around the window and would like to leave it exposed. A Southwest look or color would be best for me, so I took a shot of my big rug and a picture that’s near that window. I’ve searched all over and can’t find the right pattern/color, and as you know, rustic southwest is where I’m at “design wise”. Figured maybe you or @Flo might interject here? Is that window right foe that type of shade? Doesn’t need to be darkening, but if you stand outside, you can literally look right into the house and what we’re doing. I’d like the option to close that up. It would be rarely closed, btw!
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Flo Mangan
3 years ago colbran
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Beth H. :
3 years agoit's a balmy 72 here. sigh.
have you looked at blinds.com? they have so many diff patterns/styles/blinds to choose from. I've prob ordered 10 blinds from them. great service. anything goes wrong? they send you a new one no questions!
if you want to see their samples, Home Depot carries the line. (they bought the company)
such pretty colors in that room. what if you did a woven wood/bamboo blind, and had it banded w/the sienna color? maybe a black/brown woven wood, w/the reddish banding.? or the brown shades w/the black banding
https://www.blinds.com/p/bali-natural-woven-wood-shade/501914
https://www.blinds.com/p/blindscom-premium-woven-wood-shade/518626 
PROKingston Brass
2 years agocolbran
2 years agoWell, it has been a couple of years. We need some lighting changes. This will be two separate posts on the same thread. First, over the kitchen table. I don’t hate the light, my husband does. It doesn’t provide good table light. What we would like here is something that lights up the table better, and perhaps the ceiling, but NOT light that shines right in your eyes and has no purpose (like the one we have). First pic should be my light with the table and print behind it, the rest are ideas? @Flo @Beth H., any ideas come to mind? You know I’m all about rustic….
colbran
2 years agoNow over my sink. Cool looking light, does literally nothing. It’s terrible to do dishes with, and other than look good, that’s about it. So again, first picture is my kitchen with the light, and the other pictures are pendant ideas, and my granite, so you can see where i was going with the pendants. Help!
colbran
2 years agoLast but not least, for reference, here are my island lights between over the sink and my kitchen table.
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Beth H. :
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agodana, right? thought about your kitchen the other day!
What about this over the sink? (or similar since this may be a bit large?)
https://www.houzz.com/pvp/heritage-pendant-prpv-pv~114140625
over the table?
I love this light. Golden Lighting, 080
Houzz has some rustic pendants that might work
Irvins Country Tinware Vintage Farmhouse Pendant · More Info
I love this distressed bronze finish. this is so pretty. not cheap though!
Metal No.1 Pendant, Aged/Antique Distressed Bronze Finish · More Info
for the table, could you do something like this?
You could do the larger pendants, but I'm not sure the colors you've picked on those two really work.The Macon one seems to have the right color. is it large enough? you want 18" or so, yes?
what about any of these
what about something like this? (only smaller)
how bout this one?
https://www.build.com/product/summary/1646335or, do you like the woven option?
similar:
Open Weave Cane Rib Dome Pendant Lamp, Natural · More Info
I love this one. I know it's not the right color, but the guy on Etsy makes these to order. I know he does black and other metals like copper. CangcimentCraft-Etsy
Cal Lighting Rochefort 5 Light Chandelier, FX-3637-5 · More Info
this is rustic. I thought the golden colors would work w/the oak. may be too small. it's 14X14
Kinsley Large Pendant, Aged Galvanized Steel With Antique Rust Shade · More Info
Kinsley Large Pendant, Aged Galvanized Steel With Antique Ivory Shade · More Info
(btw, you may want to start a new post? people won't see this exact question, they'll see the 2yr old kitchen question) colbran
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Beth H. :
2 years agoI added a bunch more pics above. I keep finding stuff! take another gander.
I really like this one too from Hudson valley (the link is above)18"
for the sink one, You don't like the chain? I do. since it's wired to go in the chain, I don't know if you could modify it for a bar? keep the chain. colbran
2 years agoI originally had the light with the black and white striped rug above, but bailed on that and went with this one I have. I like these, but don’t see links. Could be because I’m on my phone.
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Beth H. :
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI Posted the link to the copper wheel one Nuvo Lighting 20"
(and houzz has a look alike I think. posted that too)
the others I don't have links. The solid black one I put up by Westinghouse. don't know if you like that one.
but if you shop around on Houzz, you should find similar.
also, just google 'rustic copper dining table pendants
https://www.faucetdirect.com/nuvo-lighting-60-5894-4-light-20-wide-chandelier/p3166672
https://www.walmart.com/ip/nuvo-lighting-60-5895-5-light-30-wide-chandelier/189254656
colbran
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Beth H. :
2 years ago colbran
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Beth H. :
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoJust found this one for sale on the OpenBox site!
you like it?
You want open at top? the colors on this one is gorgeous (Copper Onion Dome )
Target ?
check w/this guy. I bet he could make you something similar to the patina/copper one you like if you show him the pichttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CangcimenCraft?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=877270840
Or this guy. he makes these sinks and pendants. (coppersmith) he could modify it so the top portion is open
https://www.etsy.com/shop/bestwebsales?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=969016135
this is so pretty
colbran
2 years ago- PRO
Beth H. :
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agome too. and the verdigris.
what about a trio?
love this color w/your kitchen
https://www.etsy.com/listing/892927268/antique-brushed-rustic-style-metal
polished copper 3 light. maybe over the sink? (i'm sure you could do 1 or 2
https://www.etsy.com/listing/982857514/polished-copper-3-drop-pendant-ceiling7 light copper for over the table?
i'm going down the rabbit hole...... 
shwshw
2 years ago
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