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DIY Kitchen Backsplash

11 years ago
Jonathan decided that he wanted to give his kitchen a “splash” of personality with a new custom backsplash, and he learned that sometimes a little DIY project can go a long way towards updating the look of a kitchen!

What do you think of his new backsplash??

To see the full blog post as well as a completed project sheet visit the blog post at http://renovation1500.com/tampa-kitchen-backsplash/

Comments (40)

  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Much improved!
    South Cypress thanked DaVill Blinds
  • 11 years ago
    NICE!
    South Cypress thanked myperfectadvice
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Didn't it turn out great!?
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Jonathan did a great job!
    South Cypress thanked DeCocco Design
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    We agree!
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Jonathan says he was inspired by a backsplash he saw on The Big Bang Theory!
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Great job! Looks great!
    South Cypress thanked Sound Painting Solutions, LLC
  • 11 years ago
    That's a lot of knives! Wow. The new backsplash gets a Wow also ;)
    South Cypress thanked curraghgirl
  • 11 years ago
    A huge improvement, and clearly someone loves knives!
  • 11 years ago
    I would have continued that same subway tile thru out. Not into the small tiles behind sink or stove.
  • 11 years ago
    oh dear
  • 11 years ago
    Very nice! I really like the contrast between the two different size tiles.

    Do you actually use all those knives???
  • 11 years ago
    Been thinking about doing something to mine... thanks for the photos & motivation.
    South Cypress thanked msjennifer
  • 11 years ago
    love the 2 kinds of backsplash, but have questions about sink: material and manufacturer?
  • 11 years ago
    Needs more knives.
  • 11 years ago
    I love mixing but this looks disjointed to me, perhaps if two or three rows of the longer glass tile were used in the subway effect all around.........................but it does look very well done.
  • 11 years ago
    love it!
  • 11 years ago
    Wow, it's a amazing how a little change can really make the kitchen pop. Nice job!
  • 11 years ago
    I agree, Paul Hitalenko. The job is done. It was a labour of love. It took time and energy. It looks great and they are proud of it. Why criticize the finished product? Say something kind or say nothing, folks!
    South Cypress thanked Daphne
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I did something similar behind my stove!
  • 11 years ago
    Cinnamon rolls and DIY projects go together in perfect harmony! Looks great.
  • 11 years ago
    the post asks, "What do you think?" People are saying what they think. While I think the color elevates the kitchen, I do not think that the two tile styles flow well.
  • 11 years ago
    Makes me dizzy!
  • 11 years ago
    Part of how nice the finished job looks is in the fact that he cleared off all the crap from the countertops.
  • 11 years ago
    Looks great! What a difference!
    South Cypress thanked Jenn Castronero
  • 11 years ago
    Looks fantastic! What a huge difference! great JOB! :)
    South Cypress thanked susanm99
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    @babyduck78: The mosaic behind the sink is Storka Landscape Ash Mosaic in size 9/16″ x Random. You can view it here: http://www.southcypress.com/Flooring/Storka-Landscape/Landscape-9-16-x-Random-Ash-Linear-Mosaic
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I think the contrast of the large and small tiles looks cool. Good job.
    South Cypress thanked 123 Remodeling Inc.
  • 11 years ago
    The more I looked at it the more I loved it. Did you happen to tally the cost and time? Curious as I have a similar space and am trying to convince the hubby....
    South Cypress thanked nyc10023
  • 11 years ago
    Very nice!

    My husband and I also did a DIY backsplash in our kitchen (subway tile). It made a HUGE difference...

    You can check out before and afters on my blog, The {DIY} Domicile, at:

    http://www.diydomicile.com
    South Cypress thanked Emily Baker
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Hi @nyc10023... The total cost was around $450 for materials, and it took around 10 hours to complete. Jonathan did all of the labor himself, so there was no labor cost.

    You can see the project details on the full blog post: http://renovation1500.com/tampa-kitchen-backsplash/
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    That's a really nice job, it looks great!
    South Cypress thanked Deondra Davis
  • 11 years ago
    Very nice! Love the grays! Enjoy!
    South Cypress thanked beachlily
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    The grays are nice because you can add color with decor that can easily be changed!
  • 11 years ago
    Love it -- great job
    South Cypress thanked KL InIdaho
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Hello,

    This was a great idea and the color choice was simple yet very effective. The gray of the counter top, the white sink, and the dark tile pieces harmonize in color with each other perfectly.

    -Billiard Factory
    South Cypress thanked Billiard Factory
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    We totally agree Billiard Factory
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    great update! Makes the kitchen look complete and larger
  • 11 years ago
    I love those shiny black subway tiles. They look sharp.