No Four Inch Backsplash
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What I've learned from 3 mos in my MIL's white kitchen
Comments (25)As promised, here are a few more pictures and details for the backsplash. I just peaked at the boxes of left over tile. The backsplash is Alyse Edwards Tile and Stone, Gigi's Groovy Glass Stiix - Stairway to Heaven. I kid you not - that's the name. I never would have thought of it. In fact, when I saw it before it was put on the wall I didn't think I liked it. It is plain white until grouted and I didn't think there would be enough contrast with all the white. But grouted, I love it because it takes on a greenish/blue tint. When I post pictures of my kitchen (sometime next year), you'll recognize the backsplash. My MIL over ordered by 20 sq feet and gave me the left overs. (I mentioned that she's great, right?) Re my comment about the sinks in the original post. I meant to say that the prep sink's interior is only 13 inches. The 36 incher is huge. Re the ice box latches they do not spring open. They hold the cabinets closed nicely, look pretty, and have not been difficult to keep clean even with little ones around. As for my comment about putting a stone backsplash behind the range, this is the issue. The Wolf 48 inch range that is in the kitchen vents the steam from the ovens up the back directly to the location where the tile backsplash meets the back of the range. I've noticed that the grout is starting to yellow a little bit. Maybe from the oil and fat in the steam? I've seen pictures of a four inch stainless steel backsplash that is attached to the back of the range. I also saw a picture of a stone backsplash in a kitchen magazine that was lovely. So using my MIL's kitchen as an example, I would keep the tile backsplash behind the range except for a four inch space directly above the burners/vent. It's difficult to explain without a picture and there may be problems with this idea that I have not thought of yet. But it sure looked pretty in the magazine and seemed like it would help protect the area of the backsplash that is most likely to get splashed. As for my kitchen.... it will actually be pretty similar to my MIL's. I like to think that we've collaborated. My kitchen plans and materials were selected before she started her design. Funnily enough, her layout is very, very similar to mine. And as I've shared, I've been influenced by her kitchen. The main difference is that I am planning Green Mountain Original PA soapstone for my perimeter counters and white princess quartzite for my island. I will have fewer glass cabinet fronts and more warm wood accents to warm up the space a touch. A few of you asked for more information about the stone that I'm considering so I added a couple pictures of the slabs I've looked at (although the quartzite is MUCH prettier IRL). I think this should about cover all the questions. Cheers....See MoreGlass mosaic tiles for backsplash
Comments (5)New venetian gold can read fairly calm or strong, depending on the slab. If your granite is strong, I would be careful about adding too much pattern to your back splash. Buxton Blue is also going to add strong contrast between your cabinets and walls. You don't want the granite and the wall color and the back splash to be fighting for attention. Have you checked out houzz? Here is a picture from houzz with mixed mosaic and new venetian. I think it's too busy. [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Cherry Hill Kitchen & Bath Designers KOL KITCHEN & BATH Here's a cream gloss subway. A cream or beige glass subway will have a similar look plus some additional sparkle. [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Livonia Kitchen & Bath Designers Kurtis Kitchen & Bath Centers If you like the pattern of mosaic, here's a subtle patterned stone splash. [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) This post was edited by deee on Thu, Jul 25, 13 at 7:05...See MoreWould you do a 4 inch backsplash in granite and then tile?
Comments (22)So sorry to be late to respond about the cutout in my island. 1. I have cabinets and a susan under the seating side (can't tell from the picture but the cabinets are U-shaped underneath); 2. Wouldn't be able to easily reach to clean the island with the half wall; 3. Wanted the three of use to be able to see eachother when we eat (I sit right in the curve). I did a partial renovation of the kitchen and reused cabinets and then added some. My window shelf is so convienent. Its six inches deep... the same as the regular window sill, (2x6 framing)...See Moreplanning for future tiling while choosing backsplash
Comments (9)Thanks everyone. With the help of these posts, I was able to convince DH that we should wait and do painted walls for now. I also thought you might be interested to hear the suggestion of a tile guy I talked to in my area. He said that over 20 years with no backsplash at all, water would be a definite issue, but over a short period, it shouldn't be. He said any temporary attachment of the granite would get harder and harder to remove effectively as time went by. And third, he suggested screwing a piece of plexiglass over the wall behind the sink (caulking the bottom edge) since the sink really is the worst splash zone. I told my DH this and he suggested we wait and see if we thought splashing was an issue with the new sink before doing so. So looks like we are onboard to wait for my future tile backsplash! It helped me decide that I visited a few friends in the meantime and in each case the four inches looked wrong to me. I just like to see the color turn the corner where the wall/counter turns the corner. Thanks again everyone....See MoreKW PNW Z8
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