Posted by budgeteer_s (My Page) on Wed, Dec 31, 08 at 18:18 Thanks for all your suggestions. I wanted so much to follow with ci_lantro's suggestion because then I'm done. I'll gladly let you snatch that paint brush out of my hand. ha ha. But at the same time if a little tiling will tie up the project, then I'm game. jodi_socal: I'm a little disappointed when you said fire and ice won't work. I just LOVE that F&I BS. But then agin, I think I know all along it's a little too much for my kitchen. Caryscott & petra: Thanks for the picture petra, it says a thousand words. Is spectralight glass tiles? Prices are pretty reasonable. What about that milk green color? will it work? maybe with some garnet pieces sparingly mixed in. I will take some pictures and post two HD Behr's paint card to aid in the discussion of color. Thanks again ALL! Correction: My tiles were Alfagres: Gema4x4: different from what caryscott posted: I loved what caryscott linked:

Gia Blanco granite is a fancy re-name for White Ornamental or Giallo Ornamental whit/.light. It is an entry grade granite and it also comes in a golden tone, which I don't think you want. gallo ornamental light if there is any way that you can see your slab before it's cut to make sure you get the whiter tone, do it. here's what it looks like and just so you know, this is a white glass tile backsplash (and your granite). white glass usually looks blue/green once installed, so keep that in mind if you ever choose a white glass tile. light Shadebox tiles. these would look nice against your granite a dove white shade in a 3x12 . Tilebar.com Manchester in dove gray (tilebar gives you 5 samples for $5) This glass tile in a tan shade might work. see if you can order a sample from Home Depot online. it's American Clean Oxford Tan 2x8

I just finished a budget friendly kitchen update (No backsplash as of yet). I had very similar oak cabinets that I purchase new door fronts and drawer fronts, removed the cabinet above the stove, and added a pantry hutch style cabinet. I painted all the frames and doors/drawers myself, husband installed all the doors, hardwares, and new cabinets. It turned out awesome and IMO (doesnt look like a do it yourself project) and neighbors, friends, and family agree (maybe biased IDK). SO depending on your budget, there is nothing wrong with using your existing cabinets if they are in good condition and the layout is functional. My kitchen does not appear to be as large as yours, however, with new cabinet doors/fronts, hardware, new 6' long by 70" height pantry hutch, sink, faucet, quartz counters I spent just shy of $9,000. My doors/fronts and new cabinets were from a custom cabinet maker, which by the way, was less then stock cabinets of similar style at a box store. This is not my dream kitchen, but the kitchen that fit in the existing space in a nice home that I plan on selling and custom building in the next 4 to 5 yrs. If you think you may want to go this route and would like information on paint used, I'd be happy to share more info. If budget is not a concern and you want a different layout... Start fresh

Now, from your question, I assumed you are talking about the backsplash. For the countertop, I guess it would help if you could look at it laying on the floor or a counter height and what you want to draw attention to. If your piece has a strong angular line like the one in your post, will it "point" to something you want to emphasize? Will it draw your eye towards something interesting? That's what I would ask.  Definitely do as Jan suggests and ask if the piece for the counter will be cut up . Can you make a transparent paper cut out of your current countertop shape, cut in pieces or whole, so you can lay it, or them, over the whole piece in your appointment so you can see for yourself?