I need help choosing a backsplash
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Comments (2)That's what I thought I was going to get for years - white cabs and blue pearl - can't wait to see your pics! Folks say repeatedly not to actually order backsplash until the actual cabs and counter are in your kitchen. Then bring home actual samples of the backsplash material you are considering and see how it looks in your kitchen with your lighting at diff times during the day. What you thought you might love, you might hate, and the other way around. Dh might agree his suggestion does look too busy for the entire backsplash, you might agree to use the glass tiles as an accent in some way instead. Even the marble, you would actually have to see, as some samples may introduce way more or less grey than the look you are going for. I was just at a tile store yesterday looking at carrara marble subway tiles since I think that's what I want, but there was such tremendous variation of the tiles reading "white" or "grey" or other variations, from just a few feet away, that I know I can't make any further decisions until I can see it in my new kitchen (whenever that will finally be!)...See MoreStill need help choosing backsplash tile
Comments (16)ktj, I finally got a sample of the cameo today. I didn't really like it in the store and I liked it even less at home. For some reason they put more of the color "gunk" on it than they do with the Britton. If it had a lot less of the added color, it might not be so bad. The thing I really can't figure out is why in the store display--hanging vertically--the Britton bone has a much warmer tone to it and looks like it would go perfectly. But when you pick up a sample and look at it horizontally--or at my home in natural light--it has a very stark white/gray look. It's better than the Cameo but I need something with a bit of warmth....See MoreNeed backsplash help/white cabinets/calacatta counters
Comments (18)Walker Zanger has great tiles. I'd select something with a handmade look, with texture. Maybe a crackle, or wavy appearance. Also something with a slight color variation so it's not totally monochromatic. This Walker Zanger tile comes in several colors: This is a glazed brick and comes in various colorways: Love these green tiles! These are Moroccan Zeliige tiles: Fishtail tiles in a dark color make a great statement: Hand Glazed terracotta in turquoise works beautifully in this white kitchen: You could also use a pencil liner for an accent: Staggered 4x4 tiles in a pretty blue: These are all from my ideabook "Backsplash tiles and patterns" if you'd like to see more....See MoreNEED urgent help choosing backsplash tile colors (pics included)
Comments (10)You can do herringbone as an accent btw. Like under the hood. Herbflavors reason is probably along the lines of : Your kitchen is not plain. You’ll have two tone cabinets. Wood flooring. Windows ... it’s a lot of visual hopping around. I do think herringbone is a risk but will probably still look great!! I’m Totaly obs with herringbone also. I’m thinking what I’d do if this was my kitchen. Do you like finger tiles? It’s basically the small tile you picked it. It’s very pretty also! Love that......See MoreAshley Brant
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