Can't decide on backsplash
Lizzie Bennett
6 years ago
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Comments (14)No the counters are pretty much just gray and white, although the shades of gray range from light to dark.The problem I'm having choosing the backsplash is the cabinets are kind of an off-white, which is warmish, while the gray counters are on the cooler side. Don't know if I should go with an off-white warm tile for the backsplash or a bright white backsplash to match the counters?...See Moreonly two decisions left - how to decide? b/s and pendants
Comments (14)I know I wrote to wait, so what am I doing suggesting something but ... here I go! With the creamy perimeter cabs I would stay away from anything cool, as you wrote. As I was reading your response to remodelfla I nearly jumped out of my chair at the grey / sea green tiles, and I mean jumped in a "stop katmandu!" sort of way. I think you are after a classic, timeless kitchen. I think the tumbled marble will be plain wrong, I think it'll be the only rustic in the sea of refined elegance. I think something in a subway-ish shape (doesn't have to be the classic 3" x 6" -- could be similar to redroze's yummy 2" x 8" tile) is going to make much better sense in your kitchen and not make your eye stop when you see it. (And what I mean by that is remember Cybill Shepherd [the actress] back in the '80s wearing a black velvet strapless ballgown with day-glo orange high-top Reeboks? Clearly she was making a point [I get it -- I like comfy things as well], but the eye stopped on those sneakers like "what in the hell???") It's one thing for the eye to stop to say "ooh-la-la!" but another to wonder why the discordant note. Maybe I am projecting way too much onto your kitchen, but in my mind's eye the tumbled marble will be wrong. Oh wait, I should clarify that when I think of tumbled marble I'm thinking of something really rustic -- I am NOT thinking of something similar to mindimoo's gorgeous backsplash. Is that what you were thinking of? Because that could look terrific! Tying the island countertop together with the perimeter in its backsplash ... I kinda like it! Okay, so back to my mind's eye: I love the idea of a nearly-ecru (maybe your latte?) subway -- not the golds of igloochic's backsplash but something with that kind of character (and hands-down that tile is my favorite element of her kitchen), or a backsplash like that of your neighbor and our friend Mindi. I am babbling and it's late for me, but hopefully you'll be able to wade through my divagations and know my intention was good! And I think the mercury glass pendant would be wrong for your space, the more I think about it -- too cool in color! I know, I am so redundant. I really am so happy you found someone (GC) so quickly and are able to proceed apace. I felt horrible for you about the flake -- what a kick in the stomach! But I'm grateful it happened before your project started and before any money changed hands! You've given me another reason to keep checking in here for the next few months -- I'll be following your kitchen! Oyasuminasai!...See MoreNeed help on what back splash to choose.
Comments (4)Cabinets are Thomasville brand, color is Dover Countertops are Ultra Compact. There is graphite crown molding going above the trim to the ceiling....See Morehelp! can’t decide on backsplash!
Comments (4)I think your post is fine, not sure what she means. You definitely have some good choices, but without the cabinet doors on, it is hard to tell. Personally, I like the one in the 3rd picture. If your cabinets are white, do you want something with some color? What does the floor look like?...See MoreLizzie Bennett
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