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Help me finish this kitchen!!!

14 years ago
We cannot decide what to do with the tile backsplash on our new kitchen. Our house has a farmhouse feel to it- so we would like to keep the kitchen in line with our style. The cabinets are antiqued cream, the walls are chocolate brown and the granite is black, grey, cream, with brown and gold flecks. I need ideas for both the backsplash and the focal point above the stove. We still need to put lights in the cabinetry above the fridge and stove- but otherwise we are pretty much done. Help!

Comments (21)

  • 14 years ago
    Wow, beautiful kitchen! I'm going to suggest doing a salvaged tin backsplash, my other suggestion would be subway tiles...but it's just soooooo overdone.
  • 14 years ago
    Thanks~ :) About the salvaged tin backsplash... would you do cream or galvanized/silver? I am wondering if it would compete with the appliances....
  • 14 years ago
    Beautiful kitchen!! I don't think you want too much in the backsplash and over stove, don't want to take away from the gorgeous look. Maybe something in a color that ties in w/ granite behind stove?
  • 14 years ago
    Hi again, think you could get away with a cream colour...why would you want to detract from those beautiful countertops?? I know Home Depot carries the "faux" tin backsplash...check online, can't remember the manufacturer. Might suggest doing a smaller scale pattern for the majority, and maybe a larger scale panel over your stove. Sending pics. of my loft ceiling, and no I'm not planning to tear it down any time soon...LOL!
  • 14 years ago
    Oh.... love the loft ceiling!!! Sure I can't convince you to part with it!?! lol. :) Thanks for the tips- maybe we will go buy some and just lay it around to see what we think of it. The beauty would be that it is easy to tear down so if we got sick of it- we could easily replace it. thx again!
  • 14 years ago
    This kitchen is beautiful and I don't think you need to go overboard on your backsplash. I'd create some type of focal point behind the stove, but I'm afraid using tin or faux tin would look too busy.

    I'd go very neutral with the tile so that it doesn't compete with your GORGEOUS countertops and other finishes. If you have a tile store local to you, I'd take a stroll through it. I'm sure you can get tons of ideas that way.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I agree with head9806 do a neutral tile, you could get a 4" travertine tile that compliments your cabinet color and lay it on the diagonal. Then something interesting over the range - nothing busy but soft and sophisticated. Here are a few photos. Again, keep it soft with subtle details so it does not take away your beautiful cabinetry and countertops, it enhances it. Nice job on your kitchen choices!
    Ok, this is really frustrating the system is not letting me attach pictures
  • 14 years ago
    Travertine tile would be a great choice! I found 2 photos that I took at open houses recently to give me inspiration for our upcoming kitchen remodel.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Nice head9806! Dang - still can't attach pics..
  • 14 years ago
    Thinking about tin, check out this link http://www.thetinman.com/index.htm
  • 14 years ago
    I like the simplicity of the tile in the above photos... but I wish that I could have a rounded focal point in lieu of a square one (to go with the custom hood we have above the stove- it pulls out to vent, and pushes back in when not in use)... has anyone seen a rounded tile focal point done WELL? I know that you can't buy tile pieces that are rounded... but rather you have to "round" the straight ones which causes it to look more like an octogon rather than a square... thoughts?
  • 14 years ago
    Wait a minute- could I do tile on the majority of the wall (very neutral) and then do a painted Tin piece above the stove? Like this? http://www.thetinman.com/finishes_faux.htm Would that be too much?
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Oh yes, you can get custom designed mosaic backsplash medallion. I will research on line for ya.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Here is a site - they can do custom designs - http://www.medalliondepot.com/?mod=cart&catParent=294 Shouldn't be too spendy if you do a 24" x 18". FUN!
  • 14 years ago
    Thanks Kelli! That gives me alot to think about, for sure. I will have to post pics when we are finally finished (need to get on the ball- as we are hosting a grad party in 2 months!) so you all can see what we ended up with. Thanks again~
  • 14 years ago
    Another astounding site regarding tin ceilings, backsplashes and medallions in stock and custom made! http://www.tinceiling.com/
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Would love to see pictures when you are done - crazy how grad parties push us to get things done and then we wonder why we didn't do it earlier! Good luck!
  • 14 years ago
    Thanks barclay7! I definately like the idea of partial tin... but not sure about the whole backsplash. So many choices!
  • 14 years ago
    @ Kelli- funny... I just looked at your profile and turns out you live in my hometown. I am now in Lakeville... If I hadn't spent so much on this kitchen already I would just have you come and finish it for me! :) I sure am looking forward to finally finishing this thing... especially since we undertook a bathroom remodel recently. Need my life back! lol
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Logollady - Too funny, should have had you on one of the shows, we could have had it finished in 3 weeks! You did a fantastic job, enjoy!