Help! Backsplash for white cabinets and soapstone or black granite
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Backsplash Help Needed (White Cabinets, Soapstone)
Comments (3)I think cararra marble would be the way to go, too. I am not sure if you want your bathrooms and kitchen to all have the same "look" or not, but it would be sharp in the kitchen. If you want to go with something else, I would suggest staying with something that is on the lighter side. But that does not mean it has to be boring. This one is a ceramic tile that gives the appearance of crisp beadboard: Or you could go with something like this that uses diamonds and ovals to give the appearance of tufting: This is a diamond with a little more character: These are from Ann Sacks. There are a lot of tiles there that can give you an idea for things that are a little different, but still classy. However, I do not think you could go wrong with carrara....See MoreHelp me choose some colors here (granite, backsplash, cabinets)
Comments (37)OK, here are the pics after the cabs were stained. We went with a deep mahogany to coordinate with the tiles, granite and backsplash. The results have really exceeded our expectations. My contractor says that the shine of the top coat will tone down over the next few weeks. Note: I have many skills, but photography is not one of them. So please excuse the crappy pics :) The stain is really a dark brown/mahogany -- not black as seen in some of the pics. Here is a picture with the flash on -- shows some of the brown tones...See MoreWhite soapstone backsplash and dark antique copper machined hardw
Comments (11)I have some dark ("antiqued") copper kitchen and lighting hardware and am quite fond of it. In my case, I needed to match my naturally patinating copper countertops. The antiqued finish might not be quite as dark as the machined finish you speak of. (Every brand is so different, too.) I think the darkened copper is a much richer feel than straight black would be - it has a nice gleam to it where the light shines. Your choice will depend on how all the other colors and textures in your kitchen interplay, of course. Feel free to post pictures for the good eyes here to help you out. This isn't the best pic but it shows my pendants in the antiqued copper finish from Rejuvenation Lighting: Sounds lovely -- have fun deciding!...See MoreBacksplash Help - Alaska White Granite, Off White Cabinets
Comments (20)Oh my gosh! I'm reading all of your posts right now to my Hubby so he'll know I'm NOT the only one who can't make a decision on a backsplash! LOL I have the white Alaska granite countertops as well. It has been well over a year and I still can't decide! And although I do love them, it's such a hard decision to match them with a BS! I'm so happy I came across all of your posts. I know your struggles! However, hopefully, by now you have found the perfect backsplash for your kitchen countertops! Please post pictures if you have time. I'd really enjoy seeing some of the choices you have made. Karen backsplash less in Florence, Oregon :(...See Morebyst
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