Side splash and back splash dilemna
We are doing a major kitchen remodel. We had planned for white subway tile as a back splash, but had not thought out what to do for a side splash. The contractor thought we wanted the granite of the counters to be used for the back and side splashes so that is what is showing in the photo. However, we have asked them to remove these back and side splashes so that subway tile can be installed. Now I am wondering, what to use for the side splashes? Possible options:
1. Keep the black granite as a side splash but not on the back (won't this look goofy-having the black edges just on the sides?)
2. Remove all the black edges and use subway tile on the sides as well (Then where do you have the tile end on the side walls?)
3. Keep the granite back and side splashes as shown, but add white subway tile in addition, to the back splash?
One photo shows the wall where there will be a range and a microwave, the other is the sink side.
Thanks for your help!
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