What to do for tiles behind induction rangetop
We are building a new house. I'd been thinking I'd keep the kitchen simple to feature an oil rubbed walnut islandtop. To do so, I thought I'd use white/cream tiles everywhere to go with White Dove cabinetry. My dilemma is what feature tiles to use behind the induction range? It's so stark. I was planning to do a framed herringbone pattern with the same tiles. Both my architect and design savvy friend hate that look. I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE some suggestions on what to do in there? The only other color might be a gray green island base. Thank so much.
You can see what I'd said I wanted for the range backsplash, which is what I need to change. Just not sure what to do with it now instead. I will likely do subway tile along the countertop all the way up to the cabinets, not just a short backsplash as in pic. But what to do above the induction top?
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Comments (2)I have the 36" Hybrid cooktop and love it. I was hooked on the knobs too. Not having tried any others, I can't give you a comparison. However, I don't think I would go with anything else. I've looked at the others, and was impressed with GE's look. But, I was impressed by info from this forum on the Viking and the fact that it doesn't share power, and took the plunge. I was doing that with my old cooktop because it was broken. So at the time, I wasn't hearing any power sharing. Now I don't think it would matter as much to me. I'm still glad I went with the Viking. Only regret - didn't get full induction. I wish I had spent the extra to get it. The induction eyes are so much easier to keep clean. The noise that all inductions have doesn't really bother me. In fact, it's almost good to have since the light doesn't come on like for the other eyes. The light hmmmm let's me know it's working. Sometimes I may take the pan off the eye because I'm doing something else (like cutting up veggies or something)and after awhile it cuts off. Without the hmmm, I wouldn't know. But as I said, it isn't bad, to me, at all. I know that Viking's CS is horrid, but hopefully I won't have to go that route. My warranty is through my dealer - I just found out that it is GE. Not sure I like that, but oh well, that's what I have. Hope this gives a little perspective...See More? about look of induction vs gas rangetop
Comments (4)I think either would look lovely! If you want a focal point, however, you can make the cabinetry in your cooking area just a focal-y as a rangetop. Options: 1) Clad the top drawer under the induction with stainless, and put stainless or brass towel pokes, or something, across the surface to give it a functional look. I think the Thermador doesn't require a lot of clearance, but usually that top drawer is only deep enough on the inside (under the apron around the cooktop) for things like wooden spoons, spatter screens, or baking sheets. Making it look different makes sense. 2) Make your whole bank of pot drawers a "range". Use a contrast color for the whole stack (black, stainless, copper, or whatever you think fits), and add special feet to the toekick to set it off. Use special hardware to set aside that bank as well. You could even use long pulls (appliance size) to give it that range look. 3) Use an inset or medallion on the backsplash to highlight the area over the cooktop and under the hood. Use a smaller motif of the same stuff on the hood surround for emphasis. 4) Use accessories to direct the glance. Keep a beautiful trivet with an even more beautiful kettle right by the cooktop. On the other side, have a crock of utensils, or some beautiful bottles of infused oils, or a little tray with oils and seasonings. I.e., frame your cooking area to direct the eye to it. 5) Rethink the faux cabinet and put in a gorgeous hood as a focal point instead. Check out Modern Aire hoods. They've become very popular with the people here....See MoreBS or CC Gas Range (or Rangetop) vs Induction
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Here is the example from my kitchen with an induction range. I agree that you may want to keep everything the same behind the stove with no accent tile. My tile is 3X12 (oversized subway tile) in a herringbone pattern. The tiles were intentionally place closely together. I used a light gray grout to go with my LG Aura countertop. My cabinets are BM Simply White. Since a kitchen is expensive to remodel, aim for a timeless and classic look. Also think about where to place your outlets. I have no outlets in my backsplash. The outlets are all under the cabinets. I also have undercabinet LED lighting, which I highly recommend.
Here is the stove wall prior to the stove installation. See how the tile is installed in a horizontal band below the countertop? The tile folks did a great job in centering the tile over the stove and working their way to the sides so that the sides match. Be careful in selecting your white tile. Some white tile is a bright white and some has more of a cream look. You want to go with a tile that is closely related to the cabinet color. White Dove will be beautiful. You have great instincts for the look of your kitchen going with a classic white kitchen. You may be interested in Maria Killiam's blog. She specializes is timeless, classic looks and shares how to select the hard finishes such as tile and countertops. I really love my white kitchen. It is so easy to change colors of accessories for the seasons. Find the classic look that you love so you can live with it for a long time. Then don't let anyone talk you out of it. Good luck with your new home!aawillo thanked BarbaraBarbara
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4 years agoI had my kitchen redone recently and have a herringbone pattern above induction. I think it would have been boring without anything there. I know some people consider it dated, but I like it.
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