backsplash help and suggestions please
Laura R
5 years ago
Here is my kitchen inspiration-
I am doing white double stacked cabinets (no glass), classic gray BM walls, Carrera white marble island and honed black granite counters for the perimeter. My floors will be a dark hardwood.
Should I do beveled white subway tile? Is that just over done these days? Any ideas or suggestions?
Love any help! Thank you in advance!
I am doing white double stacked cabinets (no glass), classic gray BM walls, Carrera white marble island and honed black granite counters for the perimeter. My floors will be a dark hardwood.
Should I do beveled white subway tile? Is that just over done these days? Any ideas or suggestions?
Love any help! Thank you in advance!
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Comments (21)I just peeked to see what this forum was about, and OMG I am going to be hooked! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your color band and tree of life and even the brick background!! I also would like to throw out an idea if it's not too late and you still haven't grouted -- usually I can visualize what would look right for grout, but not this time! So I am wondering, if you take a photo of it and then photocopy it in color and make 2 (or more) copies, then you could use crayons to approximate the grout color and see how each looks. I can see both the charcoal and the light color working but with very different effects, and if it were me I would do that and get out my Crayolas! Like your very own coloring book... Good luck and I will be checking back to see how this looks when you finish. It's so unique and fun and very cool and I am inspired! (we're building a new house and I am determined to have some crafty fun with it!) Thanks for sharing your work!...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! Will this back-splash work?
Comments (18)If your choice were only between to 2 you originally posted, I'd choose the one on the right--the cream one. From the photos it looks like it works very well with your quartzite. The gray one is "off" just enough not to look pleasing. However, as many have noted, either one is more difficult to clean than a smooth surface. What sort of cook are you--very neat or more devil-may-care? If you are very neat and do not splash much when you cook, then you may get away with the split-faced marble, but if you are a more exuberant cook, you may find it a challenge to clean. The mother of pearl is very formal and quite busy, so it's going to compete with the counter tops as well. Personally, I would use a smooth crackle tile in a tan/beige tone to work with your quartzite. Simple is always good....See MoreKitchen backsplash suggestions, please!
Comments (4)please, no white subway tile. good lord, is that the default backsplash tile? Youre at a beach. perfect place to do a glass tile or something w/some color. If you must use white, then use something beach-like. the scallop tiles? (Tilebar just got some new colors in these) Highwater Maya. this is a beautiful beach blue that would look stunning w/your floors. or, how about these polished marble penny rounds? or the stacked shape? looks nice w/the flooring Tilebar. White Jade 1x3 in the herringbone: Or, check out Oceanside Tile, Casa California. this is the satin white. (they have a ton of colors and sheens) http://www.glasstile.com/?s=Field+tile&post_type=product This Komorebi comes in 10 beautiful colors. I have samples of them. Go to Tilebar and look at them. you get 5 samples for $5. https://www.tilebar.com/collection/tile-mosaic-collections/komorebi.html patterned porcelain cement tile? Maybe a Zellige or glazed earthenware tile w/a herringbone? Tilebar. Emery Blue 4x8^, Maya Stacked glass Portmore...See More
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5 years agoI would recommend the beveled or regular subway tile.
You can also find the mosaic glass design in a white color. It looks really beautiful.
The below picture is in a brown tan color. If you can find this pattern in white it would definitely go great with your kitchen. I do tile work as well.
Hope it helps!
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PROEden Mosaic Tile
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoHave you considered using a stainless steel or aluminum metal mosaic tile for your backsplash to complement your white cabinets and black countertop? We invite you to check out these kitchens and our selection of tiles that may give you some ideas for your backsplash project.
Eden Mosaic Tile Installations: Stainless Steel And Crackled Glass Mix Tile · More Info
Eden Mosaic Tile Installations: Cobble Stainless Steel With White Glass Tile · More Info
Eden Mosaic Tile Installations: Modern Random Mix Steel/Glass II Tile · More Info
Eden Mosaic Tile Installations: Stainless Steel Bricks/Gray Basalt Stone Tile · More InfoCopper tiles could go well with your dark hardwood floors:
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Good luck with your backsplash design!
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