Thanks Flo. I still have more tiles I ordered on line but I think this matches the best.

Flo, I just wanted something I never had. I always had my countertops and backsplash the same. So are you saying just do the herringbone for the backsplash with this tile

Flo I wasn’t going to use that herringbone with this tile.

Ok. I think regular brick pattern or a stack pattern would work well. Probably match grout to tile or a bit darker. It would look great.

Maybe use vertical brick for above range and horizontal stack for side backsplash. Same tile, but different layouts?

Thanks Flo. Tomorrow the contractor is coming over. He really wants to get this job over. I have other places that need to be tiled, but won’t send the tile guy over for a few hours work. Wants it all done at once. I hate being under pressure, but I do really like that tile. Saw I am getting the marble sample tomorrow.

Let’s see how that works and go from there. I am working on little sketch for layout of long tiles. Bbl

This is rough because getting a print out from small Houzz photo makes it hard but it gives you the idea.

That’s brick pattern or offset. Tiler has to do specifics on layout.

Here is my fav and easiest for tiler you pull off symmetrically.

Don’t like this reverse pattern at all.

Opps here it is.

Did the sample come? Can’t wait to see that one. 😎

Yes it is beautiful.

Flo, do you think those tiles are too long

This is the name

Do you mean the subway tiles above in the mock ups? I didn’t know the size. Can you put the geomarble on your countertop so I can see the combo? That is gorgeous!! What is size of that pattern?

I need a photo of the geomarble leaning on counter against backsplash are with cabinet in shot too. Step back enough so I can get full view. Do the same with the subway tiles.

Will do. I did take a picture

On countertop

Flo

Here it is on my walls

Specs

While I love the marble, the scale is too big and I think it will be too busy. 😢. So the longer subway tiles look better. What do you think?

Thanks Flo. I think so too, but I think I would like a lighter grout and with just the regular subway pattern

Also the marble was very expensive

Agreed. So you have a plan. Try grout that is matching tile color. I think that might look better!! How are you feeling? Better I hope!

Feeling better. Still have this cough

My daughter had that cough and cold for 2 weeks and she never tested herself I'm glad you're getting better

Glad you are better. Hot down here!

Found this look you might like for backsplash. Pencil trim to frame design over range top. All same tile but matching grout so look is subtle but modern at the same time.

That is beautiful.

My contractor was here today to look at the samples. He loved the marble one but said it is too busy. He picked the one we liked. He said he would think a brick pattern would look best with grout to match. But I will show him this picture. Would the size of the one we like work

I even like that pattern all over if possible

Not sure what you mean? There is herringbone pattern in space over range then a thin matching “pencil” shape tile border, then brick (or offset) for the subway brick. Your tiler can determine the size tiles you need once he measures the space. I think it can work with the long tile but might be a bit tricky to get medallion just right. You can “dry lay it out” and see if it can work. The tiles in the photo are shorter. So testing is in order.

The herringbone all over is possible. I realize they are bigger. That is why I am not sure.

Ok. Yes, how long are the tiles? How high is space from countertop to bottom of cabinets. I can do a scale layout and see how it would work. Measure the length of that wall too.

If the tiles are 2” x 8” that can work in under cabinet location. We would center pattern over range top and then let it play out in each direction.

Here is layout with 2 x 8” tiles.

Pretty. I think they are. Going to have to check

I will take measurements

Generally, there is 18” or so from countertop to bottom of lowest edge of cabinets. We will see where your are.

Flo tiles are 3” by 12”. Space between cabinet and countertop is 17”

Ok. Let me play with that but they might be too big. Getting mini-pedi. Bbl

Ok. This is 3” x 12” tiles I. Herringbone pattern. I don’t think this is best for your 17” high backsplash space. It just makes the scale too large. It definitely won’t work with a medallion over range. You do want a 1:3 ratio of width and length. Before you order any tile, check with your GC and or his “tile” person. It takes real experience to pull this off.

I Will

2x8 or 2x10 is best for the herringbone and limited backsplash area. (I did a 4x`12 on mine and wished I could have done a thinner tile)

2x8.

Compare it to the 3x12:

Cloe Tile (I think it's a 2x6 or 2.5 x 8)

Notice in the last photo Beth posted you have a lot of trouble getting good pattern herringbone with the size tile you have. Does it come in 2” x 8”. I think that would be best and no medallion. (Sorry, just not enough space for best look)!

I had such a problem finding something to match the counter top. I wish they were smaller too. The contractor seems it will work but going to talk to the tile guy and see what he thinks. If it doesn’t work I will be fine with the brick pattern Thanks for your input

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