backsplash help please!
Kitchen remodel is finally finished but I’m at a loss when it comes to the backsplash...
The cabinets are white shaker and the counters are Hanstone Tranquility. I’ve always loved glossy white subway tile with a light grout colour (probably Mapei Frost or Cobblestone) but I’m worried that it’s too safe. The white of the tiles is a brighter shade than the counter too.
I’ve found a glossy white mini brick mosaic that could be really nice as well but now I’m worried that there will be alot of grout lines. Is it too much? Should I go safe and stick with the 3x6 subway?? There’s not alot of backsplash (it’s a 10x8 foot kitchen with about 25 sq feet of wall to cover)
I keep going back and forth. Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated as well.
Comments (7)
eld6161
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoMy kitchen is similar. I’m going to go with a 3x 12 in silver.
It’s lighter in person
PRODesign Interior South
3 years agoI would definitely do the regular subway over the mosaic. You might want to look at something with some texture if you want all white. Something like this white fireclay 3" x 12"
even though all white will add a bit of oranic feel to the space. Also you will need to remove your current 4" piece to install the back splash.Related Discussions
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Comments (18)I just went through this process with Fireclay tiles, so I have some idea about the colors you've got here. My vote would be for the whitest one--Feldspar, or possibly Dolomite if the undertones work better for you. The matte glaze on these tiles will not fight with your statement countertops. i like the Grass Cloth as well, but that's a commitment to a lot of green. I don't think Blue Spruce works great here, but you will know best, as it looks very different based on the lighting in the room. If you are going for a high variation glaze like Blue Spruce, it would be advisable to order several (5-6) samples of it so you can see the full variation, which is quite dramatic. Good luck! (I chose Dolomite for my own, mostly white kitchen)....See MoreBianco antico, I need back splash help please!
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Comments (18)Did the desiger say more specifically what about the style doesn't work? I think of subway as the tile that can go with any style. I'm not sure what rich, European style is -post some inspiration pics if you feel inclined, cause I'd love to know. I don't see why you can't merge rich and rustic into an elevated look. Here are some pics of what I consider to be elegant style kitchens all with subway tile splashes. A few have some rustic elements in the pics as well. (I swear I'm not being paid by the subway tile industry. Just a huge fan!)...See MoreSarah T
3 years agoWe recently did our kitchen and debated with going with white subway tile but ended up not doing white. If you want white I would definitely do subway tile.
megs1030
3 years ago
eam44
3 years agoYou know, matching whites can be so difficult. The background white of your counter is a little different from the white in your cabinets. Introducing a third white could look off, as you describe. I think neither tile is quite right for your space. Look at a tile manufacturer that makes several whites and order samples. If you’re going to choose white, choose one that matches the white in your cabinets. But you can also choose a gray that plays well with the gray in your counter and in your wall color. Here are some options to consider from Fireclay Tile.
carynerz
3 years ago
lafdr