Backsplash Recommendations
Hoping to get some ideas on tile for backsplash. Replaced kitchen countertops & stumped on backsplash. Included close up cabinets, countertop & floor.
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just_janni
6 months ago
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Comments (18)Hello Marcelle, I am an interior designer . I can tell you a simple inexpensive way to change the look of your kitchen. Looking at the photo you sent the different cabinet heights , and all the objects on the stove wall are very busy . Your modern house is wanting a cleaner , simple look. I would lower the small cabinets so that the top is at the same height as the others in the room. And put doors on , that will hide the clutter. Next I would do a tile backsplash above the stove , up to the same height. The whole kitchen will be pulled together by the continuous top line. There is a small light wood cabinet with baskets in the foreground . I would paint it white , or the same dark accent color of the cabinets you have. I don't think you would need to change the beams then , they would add interest and drama once everything else was subdued. Lisa...See MoreLayout my kitchen!
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Comments (14)Beautiful clean modern kitchen! You have a great opportunity to put your personal stamp on the space with a unique backsplash. As you've heard already there are some different approaches. I'd probably place the backsplash up to the wall cabinets and up to the base of the hood. Then continue the backsplash at the same height (18"?) behind the sink. Then place an inspiring colorful picture above the sink to break up the wall. Here's a picture with pendants that aren't too obtrusive. Having multiple levels of lighting at different lumens makes a more inviting feel to the space. I couldn't decipher your flooring, but you may also want to consider adding some nature elements like a type of wood flooring, wood stools, etc. Good luck! If you need software to plan out materials check out our Home Designer software: http://www.homedesignersoftware.com/...See MoreKitchen Reno
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Kendrah
6 months agolast modified: 6 months ago
RedRyder
6 months agoI agree that a small patterned tile can give this kitchen a bit of pizzazz. There are so many options, but pure black/white/grey is only one.
herbflavor
6 months agolast modified: 6 months agolean toward white subway. But I would choose some hardware first. Patterned tile? I see more benefit from a more basic approach.....the tone of the wood is nice.....white subway would be an excellent complement. Bring in samples...there are variations on "white".
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deegw
6 months agolast modified: 6 months agoI would do something that ties together your grays and wood tones. The cement tile patterns above are great. Just be careful that the scale works for the space under your cabinets, if you have to make a lot of cuts the pattern might not turn out as you anticipated. I think plain white will be too stark.
A handmade look tile with some slight color variation would look nice. Just be sure to get samples to see in your space and light.
RedRyder
6 months agoAlso keep in mind that any rectangular solid color tile can be installed differently to add interest. Every one of these is plain
subway tile and they’re all different.
blfenton
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