I loved these glass mosaic but wasnt sure how would they look. Thank you I will definetly consider one of these.

Also, since I have rectangular floor tiles i think it should coordinate well! Is Centura a name of a store or a manufacturer? Can I find it at Home Depot sort of store?

Where are you located?

The diagonal tiles look like floor tiles on your wall. My recommendation would be to do the whole backsplash area under cabinets and behind stove in the same tile...something like this without any sort of medallion or inlays.

Here's a bigger picture of the tile backsplash. I googled the santa cecilia grantie, does it look right?

I don't mind the large tiles as a backsplash. I think it provides visual interest especially when mixed with a mosaic behind stove, but that's just my opinion.

thank you leelee for your input but doing the whole back splash was costing extra money that I could not afford but I did want to have atleast something eyecatching behind the stove as that will be the focal point from my living area too. Santa Cecilia that you pictured was the one I was expecting but mine came out with more of black viens :( I will post exactly what I have.

My motto is keep it simple. That's what I recommend to everyone. Things tend to go out of style the more ornate they are. I totally get wanting to stay within your budget. In that case, if it were me, I'd save my money until I could have it all done they way I want. Everybody doesn't have the same taste but I try to help people not make expensive mistakes plus not a fan of murals or insets or similar.

In fact, my advice is often not to do any type of tile backsplash just paint using enamel paint. Then hang a large platter over the stove and/or under the cabinets. Easy to change if you want to. Way less expensive. Good luck with your project.

Midland weI live in Frisco a suburb of Dallas area

Look at your cabinets and granite very carefully. Both have a lot going on. The stain on the cabinets accentuates the wood variation and the granite is a dense combination of colors. Go very simple with the backsplash or you'll tire of the kitchen quickly. Put on knockout handles for bling.

Thanks Adivra! I am leaning more towards something like Midland has posted in the first picture... light colored glass mosaic tiles. Do you feel its still going to look too busy?

I think a lighter colored back splash would go great with those cabinets. I agree about being sure to not chose something super trendy,

Bring home big enough samples to test. You might also try a sheet of brushed steel, or even copper. Personally I think the mosaic is too trendy.

Hi---looking good! Here's a few for you. Frame it out... Good Luck!
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thank you all! I appreciate your thoughts and ideas will definitely bring few samples and may ask for your help again :)

Try floor and decor. The chain carries a lot of nice inventory and has reasonable prices. Check out the company website for the Dallas location.

As trends are changing, browns are part of yesterday's era of earth tones, so I'd recommend lightening up the cabinets with paint in either light grey, bone, or warm white. Colours are going lighter and fresher into the future.
The 1st photo below shows how the cabinets could look after painting old brown oak cabinets with a light grey paint. These were painted by the homeowner after getting my advice on paint colours, backsplash, & countertops. A very nice upgrade that will look in style for many years. Keep backslashes and countertops "quiet", not splashy with bold designs or colours. It'll give you the best chance for style longevity. Your accessories can make the colour statement you need.
Photos 2 & 3 show another client's kitchen cabinets done professionally with bone coloured cabinets. Although the backsplash that the homeowner chose in this kitchen was somewhat "louder" & busier than I recommended, it still turned into a beautiful kitchen overall. But the homeowner admitted after the fact that there were too many patterns going on and she regretted choosing the busy backsplash. It was actually hard on the eyes when working in the kitchen. That was primarily what could have made the difference between a great kitchen and an outstanding kitchen.
What do you think of painting your cabinets?

If you go with a mosaic, consider running it vertically as it may assist with what will most likely feel like a "cold joint" between the diagonal tile and the mosaic.....IMO may seem a bit awkward on a horizontal. If you have the 12" diagonal tile, or if there are matching trim pieces (a 1x12 liner, or decorative piece), you could run a border around (even a 1x6, or 2x12 cut down from the 12" pieces) the area to be tiled to set off whatever tile you choose for the center and thus not making it feel like one tile just stops and another starts. Good Luck!

Hi, i would suggest a mosaic backsplash. For inspirational ideas for your backsplash, read my blog http://bit.ly/1reZQzp. Good Luck!

I vote for the first choice of the glass tiles rather than the second. The 2nd is too constrasty and would look busy with your granite, which has a definite pattern to it. I do like the above suggestion to run it vertically, would be much faster to install and would look interesting and fresh.

If this were my kitchen, since it is new, I would do exactly as you are thinking: keep what's already done as it is (tiles, cabinets, etc), and just add this section behind the cooktop and in the other spots you need. Something lighter in color and neutral would be nice. The first glass tile choice would blend well with the rest of your backspash. Please update us with photos after you're done!!!! I think your kitchen is very beautiful, doesn't need much. Very classic looking and functional. Congrats!

You may give the newest in subway tile a chance. The new exaggerated sizes are very modern, yet tradtional and are not to busy. They are offered smooth or with slight textures. The photo is of a 4"x16" with a wavy (yet cleanable) texture.

I love the idea of putting whatever mosaic you choose on the vertical. Unfortunately the one I suggested is Canadian, but the first one posted by Natalie is very similar. For a few pieces of mosaic sheets above the stove (as you've already done the rest in tile) I don't think you'll be spending too much or it will be a "mistake" as someone else pointed out. Considering the large area of tile is already done, I don't really see how putting up a large plate or painting is an option.

Here are a few more suggestions. You could do a smaller version of the first picture I sent you.

Also, I think doing the mosaic just above the stove will be less busy than if you had the option of doing the entire backsplash that way.

Approximately 6.5 sq ft. Should be plenty. If you install on the bias an even 8 will allow for overages. :)

Thanks refurbish I feel better with your encouraging words otherwise I was kind of regretting my choices :(

I am not sure how the vertical tiles would look but as you all suggest, I will for sure give it a try before we place it! thanks a bunch everyone!

Hi tarawas---you definitely need a transition piece because chances are, the tiles will be different thicknesses. As for running the tile vertically---No, I would not. The area you are adding this decorative element to is already narrow and tall, you need to expand it horizontally. The other alternative would be to do a square mosaic and install it on the bias/diagonal or straight. Here's a pic of a pencil---this will be between your existing and new tile. Hope this is helpful... Good Luck!
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Need to stay neutral - as this could get really too busy. Maybe a simple glass back splash

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J Design Group - they are wanting to just cover the space behind the stove, the space that is presently empty. The rest of the backsplash is staying. I may be daft but using a mosaic in this small space is not going to make the backsplash busy. Again, just my thoughts.

Maybe an idea would be to add in a mosaic that is in a harringbone pattern, such as the attached pictures. Then the angles compared to the rest of the backsplash will not conflict with each other. Maybe even trimming a rectangular section above the stove out in a chair rail piece to look like a piece of artwork.

All done!! Here are the pics. Thank you all for your suggestions! It turned out beautiful and I love it!

Gorgeous!

Thank u Natalie and thanks for your advice of adding a pencil tile between transitions. It woull have not be the same without using it!

So greatttttttttttt! Thank you for sharing!

Thank you Midland I was wishing you would see this bcoz Ive got an idea from the first pic u had send! Thanks!

You are so welcome. It's an honour to be a small part of your beautiful backsplash!