Second guessing my kitchen backsplash
Whitney S
3 years ago
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Comments (28)I can see why it might be advisable to remove the left/rt portions of tile, but I would be inclined to wait until ithe kitchen is completed before deciding. If, as your gut tells you, it "needs" to come down, nothing is really lost except a little more time with it up. Perhaps knowing you are not "locked-in" or committed to it, will help give the perspective to view it more objectively while deciding for sure. This way you will not only have the chance to see it with everything else in place, but you will also have the opportunity to get used to it, before deciding if you truly dislike it, or just haven't gotten used to it being there. As subtle (in color) as our tile is, after months of looking at white painted Sheetrock, it still looked "different" and stood out when we looked at our kitchen. Once we became accustomed to it, we couldn't imagine our walls without it. That's how I am with many things--after living with a blank wall or empty space for any period of time, even a long awaited piece of furniture or decor item jumps out at me, and almost seems like too much, until I get used to the vacant space being filled. Thanks for the compliments on our backsplash Laura and andreak100! It's the Opera Glass tile from Artistic Tile (Stilatto pattern) in Wolfgang White. It does read greenish-blue(-grey) in certain lights or times of day. We had to think about that one while deciding if we wanted to use it, and obviously decided to go for it! Good luck Laura! Honestly, whatever you decide will look terrific!...See MoreDid you second guess your backsplash choice??
Comments (10)Many times have I analyzed and thought about so many options and then found myself coming back to one over and over (though not always the first one). That is when I knew that was the one. IMO, that is why extensive planning is so important. You really think through your decisions. Nothing like later on thinking of another option and then realizing because you were so thorough, you had already thought of that option and didn't choose it for a particular reason (and I usually remember at that point, why not). Of course, there are so many decisions that don't make a huge differnce. But I like having the peace of mind that comes with planning. Others may differ. Sounds like you did your planning - I'm sure it will be lovely....See MoreBacksplash help... guess I'm not done after all
Comments (25)I can't get any more of my granite. It was hard to find from the offset (Bros blue leathered), and there are no remnants left that will work. The white wall is just primed. I need something there, even if it's just paint. And in some I need something more than pain between my range and hood, even with the range's raised back. I was thinking it would be the same as behind the sink. So that would be two not three things. That said, I'm still working on something I don't hate. I mocked up a glass backslash for behind the sink. The photo shows cheap photo frame glass taped up. I can get an exactly measured piece online for $40-50. No seems. Not sure about local. Thoughts? I feel the need to reiterate, I don't know how to get a decent photo. The kitchen doesn't feel dark at all. I used fill flash, but I'm shooting into a brightly lit window....See MoreHaving second thoughts about backsplash
Comments (9)sky gazer...you're replacing appliances,,,but what about overhead lighting? I noticed an outdated light fixture or fan? hard to tell. if it's dark in there, then you really should fix that issue. there is no reason why aqua and gray can't work together. they compliment each other. everything will work better if there is proper lighting. I found this aqua/gray toned tile that would work w/your countertop and your wall coloring. plus, its a 3x9 size, which is perfect for your kitchen. https://www.flooranddecor.com/tile-decoratives/heirloom-aqua-porcelain-tile-100183334.html But if you really feel that conflicted, then switch out the gray for the white tiles and be done with it. that way your kitchen can look just like the other millions with the white subways....See Moreluscious111
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