please help with backsplash ideas

Jessica Keeley

last year

Need to tie this room all together. Used Carrara marmi quartz counters.

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herbflavor
last year
do you have any idea what you'd like? the cabinets and clean looking counter say pretty much modern but the floor is a traditional look so are you in the "transitional" segment? I'd say a white subway would look good w white counter to build on the contrast w the cabinet shade. But a warmer neutral shade tile to work w the floor is okay too. I would stay w the basic size and shape like these..just bring in a few whites and a few neutral tan or putty color selections. What are you trying to achieve..if anything..w the choice?

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Jessica Keeley
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last year
Originally we were going to butcher block, so that’s how we ended up with the floor. It also was on sale and we were in a pinch. Now I realize how silly it looks. I was thinking white subway tile with the grey grout but the floor is throwing me. Also if I ask my husband to change the floor he might snap lol
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Sorry I can't post pictures of the cabinets or countertop as they are not installed yet. Actually,they are both on order. The countertop color link is posted below. Kraftmaid describes the fawn finish as 'A soft nut brown semi-transparent finish'. The kitchen is open to the dining room and I have wainscoting to match the cabinets in there. The top of the walls will probably be painted a soft green color. I have alot of natural light in the room, if that makes a difference. I am struggling to find a tile that picks up the brown color in the countertop which is what I have been trying to do. Any suggestions would be most welcome! Here is a link that might be useful: Countertop color
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That's an awesome idea. Lots of color, texture, robust surface for grime, etc. I'd glue 'em down using a siliconized latex adhesive caulk. (Siliconized latex caulk has more adhesion than plain latex caulk, but is much more removable later than pure silicon caulk. An example is a product called White Lightning 3006) Run a generous bead on the inside half inch edge and a zig zag down the middle then press firmly against the wall, checking that they don't shift. This will hold them fine but is also removable later with care. Just make sure the back sides are clean, for the adhesion.
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Thanks prill...I'm leaning towards only doing tile in area to the left of the casing...then in the window area just doing paint and the casing down to the counter. I guess I'll just have to be more dilligent with cleaning. The Reef was the first tile that spoke to me...I really thought I was going to go for a more solid blue, but reef is so much softer....it allows me to play up the color of the walls more...not that I have a lot of walls...And, I found out that my designer can get it for about 12.50/sf where I was quoted around $15/sf.
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didn't have time to read all the answers. I have no backsplash and have never regretted it...been over 6 yrs. It is painted with BM matte...which has ceramic in it. It is as beautiful now as it was when first painted. I love the fact that I can showcase other things ...art etc in my kitchen and no competition. Also if I ever want to change it is as quick as a paint brush...expense is minimal..paint only ! All in all I think it is serene as you point out . Here is one pick. Since I have a lot of high heat cooking in my kitchen..built in deep fat fryer as well as gas cook top I can definitely speak to the longevity of paint only. c ( more at this album )
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Mrs Pete
last year
I agree that the floor and the rest of the room don't play nicely together. In a perfect world, your countertops and your floor would -- not match, but would coordinate or play nicely together. Since that isn't happening, I'd say try to bring in a backsplash to tie into the floor /repeat a bit of that coloring. A white backsplash would be the worst thing you could do -- with everything white "up top", it would emphasize all the more strongly that the floor is different.

I'd also add color in curtains, linens, etc. I'd go with a bold-ish floral with some strong red; that'd suit my personality, and I think it'd tie into the cabinets well.
btydrvn
last year
I would start looking for a big rug with all the main colors incorporated in a fairly small pattern….since none of the color elements can be changed easily….in our kitchen ( and bathroom) we use wool tufted rugs..as they are thick..tightly woven …easy to clean…comfy to work and walk-on..last forever…and an upgraded look from the usual rugs made for these areas..this one has been in our kitchen for over ten years..still looks great
btydrvn
last year
Oops…that is the one in our bathroom
jaja06
last year
Maybe a cement tile

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