Where do I end backsplash?
Les8530
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I plan to run backsplash to ceiling in my kitchen, but at the end where it meets the painted wall, the counter extends the upper cabinet by 4 inches. My question is, do I end it at upper cabinet or go to end of counter? Thank you for any help. Here are photos for reference.
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eam44
3 years ago
itsourcasa
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Where do I end the backsplash? Cabinets shorter than counter
Comments (22)It depends on the color of the backsplash tile - if the backsplash will look obtrusive sticking out into wallspace, then I prefer it to end with the cabinet. Else it will look like a square of tile floating on the wall. If folks want to do that, it's almost better aesthetically to go all the way up to the ceiling. But that's my feeling. As you see - the aesthetic is so individual. In your case, with just a couple inches to the end of the wall, it isn't as big of a deal, but if it is a darker color I would keep it ending at the cabinet....See MoreUnsure of placement of backsplash. Help please.
Comments (19)I agree with up to the underside of the hood -- nothing above. We used a very similar hood (might be the same one) in a reno about five years ago. We had no uppers on the range wall, so had the backsplash across the entire wall, full height. We then installed the hood OVER* the tile. On the off chance you're considering running the tile above the hood, installing the hood over (in front of) the tiles eliminates the problem of getting the tile flush to the curved glass hood. It requires a bit of furring out so you can mount everything flush, but it worked out fine for us. *because one would think the tile went all across the wall, but I was a little itsy bitsy bit short on tile, so we left a hole behind the range hood chimney. Shhh . . . don't tell!!...See MoreKitchen backsplash height, existing 4" backsplash, and ending dilemma
Comments (9)I have a similar question five years later: Is the 4" matching back splash now out of style? And how long will it stay out of style? Doubt that it would be possible to get a full matching back splash 14 years after the home was built. I am considering removing the 4" back splash and going with a complementary tile or, perhaps, a colorful wallpaper. Thoughts as to how long the short back spash will stay out of style? (I'm old enough to remember bell bottoms - the first time they were in style.)...See MoreNeed Help With Empty Space/Corner in Kitchen
Comments (38)Grover - thank you! Just extending the curtain rod really makes a huge difference. I'll be changing the curtain, but I love how it softens the space and makes the slider look bigger. I think a snake plant would look great on the stool. Right now I just put what I have on hand. So excited about the new floor. Trust me, you'd never step on our dog - he's part Mexican Jumping Bean and still a puppy....See More
emilyam819
3 years ago
kirbybunny7
3 years agoeam44
3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago“The backsplash belongs to the counters not the upper cabinets.”
Interesting perspective - traditional and a little dated. It’s not a question of what belongs to what. As the backsplash has come into its own, and evolved into a more prominent statement surface in its own right, the tailoring of the backsplash has evolved from a burlap sack to a suit. The modern backsplash is shaped to adorn the space, not tacked on to “verticalize” a counter. But in the end it’s a matter of preference, as long as your walls, cabinets and floors are protected.
salonva
3 years agoLes8530
3 years ago
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