PLEASE HELP NEED ADVICE ASAP
Rachel Brubaker
6 years ago
Hello Everyone,
We are purchased a new black
sink and are trying to get advice on what color granite counter tops to go with. I will attach a picture of the house currently along with the sink and faucet we just purchased. (All of the appliances are stainless steel now) I am was thinking about black but wasn't sure with the black sink. What does everyone think? NEED ADVICE ASAP
Do you think any of these would work? backsplash or no backsplash? If backsplash, what kind?
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Rachel Brubaker
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
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6 years agoMrs. Gopher #BringBackSophie
6 years agodo you see how they put stone on the wall as a backsplash.. DO NOT do that
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoRachel Brubaker
6 years agomissenigma
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoRegarding a 4" or 3" or 3" etc. backsplash. If you're not planning on tiling, there's nothing wrong with them. Nor do they look stupid or dated when used alone. Just skip them if you're tiling.
Does this kitchen look stupid or dated or "low rent"?
What about this one?
This one?
This one?
Maybe this one?
How about one more try?
Call me crazy but none of these kitchens looked stupid or dated to me.
What's going to date faster one of the kitchens above or this one?
Personally, compared to the ubiquitous white subway tile or worse, elaborate intricate busy "statement" back splashes glazed with unicorn tears that people feel compelled to install, I much prefer the simple, clean lines of a painted wall paired with the much maligned 4" or 3" or 2" back splash.
Of course others may disagree. I'm perfectly fine with that.
Rachel Brubaker thanked missenigmaRachel Brubaker
6 years agoWe have decided to go with the dark granite just because we feel everything in the room is already light. The darker granite will add contrast. We are waiting on backsplash until everything is installed but I think something like this would compliment it very nicely. Thoughts?
Anthony C
6 years ago
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