I think the white subway tile would be perfect, it would let your granite be the standout and itâÂÂs so popular now that you can find it in big box stores at great prices. I believe it has a timeless look to it and it will work well with your white appliances as well as the new stainless in the future. Pricewise it would win hands down over a stainless backsplash, at least the ones IâÂÂve priced. Concerning the colorful tile option, I don't like it when the backsplash and the granite compete. You can add color and interest through accessories.

I got a wonderful 8" black and white matte ceramic tile for my mudroom in a 1914 Greek Revival in Philadelphia. I love it. It's glazed but it looks like it isn't, so nothing stains it. It took me a long time to find it and it wasn't expensive but I can't remember off the top of my head who made it. I had to get it from an obscure supplier but they happily sent me samples. I'll see if I have their info in my construction records. I did see a picture on Gardenweb somewhere of a floor done by someone who cut marmoleum into 8" tiles and installed it on the diagonal. Looked fabulous but that had to be hard work! If you're on a tight budget, VCT can look good and is dirt cheap. It replaced the VAT that came out in the 1930s and wouldn't unauthentic either, but it is harder to maintain than ceramic or marmoleum.

I bought 40 of these pulls and found a dozen knobs that match nicely, so these are my starting point! I picked up some green and some cream 4x4 tile samples. What do you think? Cream cabinets with green tile is my favorite. (I had to use a tile to simulate cabinet color) Navy cabinets and cream tile backsplash. Love the hardware on the blue, but feels off otherwise. Thought maybe tile the are behind stove with a decorative tile like the third pic??? constructive criticism & suggestions welcome.

I think you can have a pendant that's 10 inches in diameter whether it'll give enough light-depends on how strong lamp, in terms of wattage, it can take, and what design/material it will be..say non-clear glass will give you nicer diffused light, than going open bulb, or metal that will make the light more directed if you're completely rewiring..for example a pendant goes in the middle of the ceiling..then if you can, install a wall light /sconce on the wall where the switch is..you''l need to check with an electrician whether possible..I'm just talking about pleasing proportions and sight lines currently. No idea whether doable in your room. I remember being very surprized myself when I learnt the light cannot just magically hang in the space I want it to be, but has to connect to the box that has to be attached to a stud that has to be in such and such distance from the corner stud etc-but you're probably smarter than me (even just because it's hard to find somebody dumber than me in everything concerning electricity). Or. You can try and do pendant where you currently have the opening in the ceiling..but you might need to go with a smaller pendant. Then the sconce goes on the left to the future mirror. Obviously they sould complement each other. Won't be very easy. But would be an interesting challenge Or. You can find a very interesting light that's flush mount to the wall(celing)..and install it over the mirror...you'll probably have space because the ceiling's high. Many of such (often vintage, or vintage-inspired) lights are free-shaped..they imitate branches etc..and they usually have several light bulbs, so you'll have more light and maybe better distributed. But you need to love the idea.. and for it to go with character of your bathroom Or you go with simplest thing ever-do an over the vanity light. You can think of wallpapering the ceiling, or painting it different color, to show it off more. When hunting lights-don't forget to check out Etsy, eBay, Chairish, besides regular stores. You might not save time, but you'll save money, for better quality, and might give you ideas and show things that weren't even on your radar before. some shops on Etsy-the ones that actually make lights- customize their light fixtures per your request. You can ask for a certain size, etc. The customer service is usually very good. Sellers do care a lot about their repuration and feedback.,