Replacing big box store backsplash

4 years ago

We would like ideas for a new backsplash. The counters need to stay. The floors are polished concrete in a Florida mid-century house.

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felizlady
4 years ago
What is the counter material? Is the backsplash a separate piece?
joooo
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4 years ago
Counters are granite and the backsplash is a separate piece.
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I use boxes that have the adjustable depth screw. They are Carlon boxes which are mounted with a metal bracket on the face of the stud instead of the nail-on style that attaches to the side of the stud. These work great and offer over an inch of depth adjustability. These would work perfect for you since all you need to do is cut out the outlet box hole plus remove the sheetrock where the bracket needs to mount on the face of the stud. No need to patch the hole for the bracket since the backsplash will cover it up. You can get these at Home Depot. Box extension will work too, but I prefer these boxes.
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I don't think we'll ever fully redo this kitchen. We'll probably only be in this house for another 2-5 years, and we're really just looking to make the space more enjoyable for us and up the resale value a bit. Our kitchen is very small, especially for a 4 bedroom house. So without knocking down walls and changing the whole layout of the 1st floor, we're not going to have a gourmet kitchen. And we're just not prepared to put that kind of money in the house given the state of the market, and I don't think our neighboorhood can support the kind of increase in price that we'd want to see to make it worth it. Sorry for all that rambling! Long story short, I think we're going to try to keep it simple for now, and save all these beautiful kitchen ideas for our next house.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
Can you take a picture further back. What is that behind the cooktop?
joooo
Original Author
4 years ago
View from further back ... appreciate your thoughts.
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Pamela Rowley
4 years ago
Thank you adding the picture above. If the back-splash is the only piece you are replacing, I would opt to tie in the color of the floor and shades above on the left, possibly with a row of subway beige porcelain tiles. This would also soften the transition between the dark brown counters and cabinetry to the light blue/white tile.
joooo
Original Author
4 years ago
It’s the light blue white tile we intend to replace - sorry I wasn’t clear about that - so we are actually trying to blend the dark cabinets and dark granite counters.
Sammie J
4 years ago
When I look at your images, what sticks out to me is the polished concrete. I'd go with something that looks great with it, and it will all come together
joooo
Original Author
4 years ago
Good point in the concrete - would you go matte or polished?
Sammie J
4 years ago
I think I'd go with something with a slight sheen - not glossy and not matte....more like satin.
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Pamela Rowley
4 years ago
Ooh, then may I suggest distressed and sealed sheet of copper? The tones may just compliment your counter tops and tie the dark to the light in a more innovative way, and the smooth surface is durable and easy to clean.
millworkman
4 years ago
Are you doing away with that 6" splash? Is it even removable?
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AHA
4 years ago
What about stainless steel tile for backsplash or black glass tiles?

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