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I do Not like this color of Kitchen Backsplash. need Help.

4 months ago

I’m Not liking this color of the kitchen tile backsplash. It does Not seem to go with my granite counter or white cabinets. When you walk in the house, the color sorta slaps you in the face. Thank goodness, the grout is not yet in place!! What can I do the lighten the color of the ceramic tiles? How can I make this blend better? I checked into the price to tear out & replace with a lighter color tile & it’s quite expensive. Suggestions & advice welcomed. Thank You

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herbflavor
4 months ago
last modified: 4 months ago
with the all white kitchen and just the straight run of tile I'd leave it. there is plenty of white/ good amount of window space/ the look is balanced The granite counter is very ordinary[not a bad thing] ...the tile gives some focus/ its not a huge amount of area. I'd focus on grout color options and keep it. some bold hardware would play off the darker tile area right under the cabinets now. Its a beautiful warm tile /VRBO below comments on the install..I thought it looked good.
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Verbo
4 months ago
last modified: 4 months ago
The splash itself is fine. The install and lack of under cabinet lighting is not.
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mxk3 z5b_MI
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It's not bad -- I'd leave it, it will look different and better when it's grouted, and when you get all your items back on the counter your eye won't be as drawn to it. My eye went right to that beautiful big window you have :0)
Timi M
4 months ago
Use a light colored grout.
vicraby
Original Author
3 months ago
Thank you everyone for your input. I really appreciate it! After the Marble Beige Grout was installed & the appliances put into place, the backsplash was not so bold. I decided to stay with it.

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