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Backsplash ideas?

Christie Unchulenko

5 years ago

We are in the middle of renovating our kitchen and I am having a very hard time picking out a backsplash and deciding on wall paint colour.
Ideas or suggestions please!!

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alanalinette

5 years ago

Not sure why above commenter said it was an “odd mix of traditional and rustic” as I don’t find your selections odd, rustic or traditional. I think the bold options someone could work nicely, or a more neutral tone but in a geometric shape.

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mark_rachel
5 years ago
I think a dimensional tile would be great here. I like you style, but I think the space needs to texture to avoid looking too clinical.

https://www.virginiatile.com/ceramic/?main_category=ceramic&sub_cat=dimensional
chispa
5 years ago
Go bold or go home!

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I agree that the floor and the rest of the room don't play nicely together. In a perfect world, your countertops and your floor would -- not match, but would coordinate or play nicely together. Since that isn't happening, I'd say try to bring in a backsplash to tie into the floor /repeat a bit of that coloring. A white backsplash would be the worst thing you could do -- with everything white "up top", it would emphasize all the more strongly that the floor is different. I'd also add color in curtains, linens, etc. I'd go with a bold-ish floral with some strong red; that'd suit my personality, and I think it'd tie into the cabinets well.
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Thanks Beth! Yes there is lots of that light green color in my island granite. The perimeter granite reads black overall, but it actually has green flecks in it, plus random blue flecks here and there. Hard to capture. My kitchen and well, pretty much the entire rest of the house, unfortunately had to go on the back burner for awhile and never got finished. I need to repaint walls, ceiling, baseboards, and cabinets. I will have to start my own thread one of these days asking for help from you and others to pull everything together. I have learned so much from you already! I have a thread with your cabinet painting instructions saved for when I tackle the cabinets. Your entire house is stunning btw. You have such a talent for design! Sorry @lscheffler86, didn’t mean to hijack your thread. Let me know if you find any backsplash tiles you like and I can try to mock them up for you if you want.
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cpaul1
5 years ago
Oh wow. You have an odd mix of traditional and modern and rustic going on here which is making picking a back splash difficult I'm sure. Hmmm. Wow. I'm not a loud, bold back splash kinda person, so I would stick with the shiny thing you have going and I would do that shiny white subway tile that has a swish/ripple pattern in it. But again, since you put that together, you may be the kinda person who would like a bold pattern that pulls in that teal color. I think those are your two options.
Jamie Ludwig
5 years ago
I agree with white and texture. Here are a couple of examples I liked:

Photo by Black and Milk | Interior Design | London - [Browse kitchen ideas[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/kitchen-ideas-phbr0-bp~t_709)

Photo by m monroe design - [Look for kitchen pictures[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/kitchen-ideas-phbr0-bp~t_709)
cawaps
5 years ago
My first thought was back-painted glass in a light to medium gray-blue that coordinates with the island.
missenigma
5 years ago
Fireclay Tile is expensive but some of the most unique and beautiful tile I've seen. Check out their gallery.

Here's a cool tile in a kitchen with colors similar to yours:

https://www.fireclaytile.com/gallery/detail/orlando-soria-family-kitchen-reveal
emmarene9
5 years ago
I love this look.

If you want a retro look browse the Wilsonart page.
I don't know if laminate can go behind cook top.
Christie Unchulenko
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks everyone! I think I am leaning towards dimensional tile. I do appreciate all the feedback!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
5 years ago
The blue cabinets are stunning. I would consider reinforcing the color subtlely.

Or I would consider SS backsplash for some sparkle
Christie Unchulenko
Original Author
5 years ago
I love the glass hex. Any idea who makes those?
Heather N
5 years ago
It’s hard to see the full layout of your kitchen, but it seems like you only have a little bit of wall showing in the corner (to the left of your window and sink)...I couldn’t figure out what to do with a small piece of wall in the corner of my kitchen, so just continued the backsplash on that wall instead of painting it.

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