Leather granite vs polish to pair with polish marble backsplash?
Amanda Odegaard
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Found my granite - pls. vote on backsplash
Comments (22)@rebeccamom, Shaker style doors have that magic quality of flexing between contemporary and transitional depending on the color of paint/stain and accompanying finishes and fixtures. No other style of door has as much versatility (slab = modern, rail & stile/raised panel = traditional/transitional). With your white granite and subway tile, I would see that as definitely more contemporary (not modern) than transitional. But that's just how I see it. And there is no right way, just 1) what looks good to you and 2) what will increase resale value, and #2 doesn't matter if you never plan to move (and if life doesn't throw you unexpected curve balls). I definitely think you're overthinking it though. See my other thread, linked below. Look at my post about 2/3 of the way down and subsequent posts. It's about choices and happiness. Hope it gives you something to ponder. Here is a link that might be useful: Colors and Happiness...See More2 granites, 2 cabinet colors, & a backsplash border...?
Comments (11)Thanks everyone! Looks like I need to go back to the stone yards! I thought maybe the polished jet mist, not my honed so much, would tie in more with the Bianco antico. The Antico in person is much whiter than it appears in the picture,, and there are a lot of pewter/gray tones in it which I thought might tie in with Jet Mist. Mydreamkitchen, thanks, you definitely pulled off combining the 4 finishes beautifully! I tend to agree with Steph2000s rule of thumb about either having 2 counters or 2 cabinet finishes. Mainly because I am scared of combining more and having it look incohesive. My kitchen also will have a fireplace at one end which is currently brick and is another huge choice I have to make. We want to add built ins and possibly cover the brick entirely, or add a mantle & new screen, etc, so I do want to keep things more simple. I don't think I want to give up a stained island, so that leaves me with trying to find a counter that works on both. Would you do jet mist everywhere, even on dark cabinets? Would you do Antico everywhere, even though its a bit busy? Legallin, sumac, buckeye....you all said you were planning similar finishes, would you mind sharing what they are/inspiration pics you used?...See MoreDifferent Granite for Backsplash than Counter?
Comments (5)I recently attended KBIS and Coverings to check out all the companies that produce countertops, backsplashes, and related countertop products. The backsplashes were all beautiful and unique. I saw so many different combinations of counters and backsplashes that I can honestly say the only limits you have are your imagination. Anyway, polished backsplashes are a bit easier to clean than the matted finish, but both can look very nice depending on the color combination you choose. Here is a link that might be useful: Set it off with the right backsplash...See MoreCan a matte/leather granite go with a polished marble backsplash?
Comments (4)You're at an advantage since you have the materials on hand to look at them together. It's generally recommended to keep similar finishes to help tie a room together, but you can always branch out if you like the look....See MoreSina Sadeddin Architectural Design
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