I haven't looked yet, because I am lazy and it is too time consuming to open a new window, copy and paste the url adress, look at the photos, then back to message, copy and paste next one, etc. So, I hope you don't take offense, but it is easier for me to repost these in the link format. Maybe you will get more responses from other "lazies" like me. By the way, to make a link all you have to do is put it in the box that says "optional link URL" below the box you are putting your message in. Unfortunately, I don't know how to do multiple links with only one box but I will post links to them all.

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: Link to counter

Next:

Here is a link that might be useful: Here's the options and I was thinking of the green installed vertically:

And the last one

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Sue- you're awesome! I understand lazy way too much. After I looked at the post I thought the same thing and meant to go and find out how to post active links in the page but I got busy at work. You know they actually expect me to work, during a reno. Gasp!

BTW- The link shows the ecru tile as being more orange, it's really very ecru as in pale yellow. The blue and green are lighter, more pasrtely as well.

OK, looked. I LOVE those colors. Blues and greens are so soothing to me. I think your picks are lovely and either the blue or green backsplash and the accent border will be perfect compliments. I can't wait to see this done!

Sue

Is this overkill?

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Yes, if in conjunction with the multi-colored tiles, if done with a creamy plain tile counter, it would be gorgeous.

Either way would be neat. (I mean your first choice with vertical backsplash w/wo mosaic accent) Or, with the SJ glass and plain creamy counter. Can you get sample sections 12"X12", and then post pics for us?

What is your flooring?

My flooring is pretty neutral

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I was playing on SJ and made an Easter Mix - I really don't think DH would ever go for the pink but it's pretty ;-)

Here is a link that might be useful: Easter Blend

Whooo, seeing your floor, I'm leaning towards creamy tile counters with the SL backsplash. I'm actually excited about it! Living vicariously, cuz I've just decided to forget about BS for awhile (granite is on slow boat from China, and, oh God, I just want it all in before I start going down that road!) Don't know why that SJ is just giving me thrills and chills! :>)

I definately lean towards glass backsplash, I absoltely love it, of course the $20 a sq ft kind of hurts. I now have renewed interest in my kitchen. I've been trying to pick out a counter tile for so long that once I FINALLY found it I gave up the hope of a glass backsplash (I'm tired and don't anymore lol). The most commonly used words I say at home are "I don't casre, whatever you want" Is that like writing a blank check or what?

It's what you like. That being said, you did ask for our opinion. If you want a beautiful beach kitchen, I think that I would pick counters that looked like sand and somewhere, on the walls or the tile a beautiful calm steely blue. I really like Socalthreems color on her walls. Maybe a little lighter on your walls.

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Maybe if you found a simple ocean blue glass tile. Your cabinets are beautiful and very elegant. I think that to honor them, you can add color, but it must be understated. I like the colors in this picture. I think they would look great in your kitchen.

Remember, you can keep the kitchen colors calm (like a calm ocean) and you can add other color with accessories. I would try to make your base colors more timeless.

Again, only my opinion.

I just pictured a perfect backsplash. I calm glazed steely blue tile with a raise white glaze border that mimics the foam on the waves or maybe.....gee I can't even make up my mind for me...and I'm doing it for you? LOL

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Your tile and colors are lovely! Your counters will be so distinctively your own--can't wait to see them. You said you like glass. Instead of glass tile, how about doing the backsplash in one color, like the green you're thinking of, then using a few art glass plates and/or beach glass-type items as accessories? They could be changed out as your whims take you (pink?). Your tile seems to have a lot of light-dark variation, and you might want to mock up a backsplash with it to see how it looks above the counters--like shimmering water or just kind of busy?

You're probably going to need some small but distinct dark elements brought in someplace to ground and complement all that lightness. I'm on a light-surroundings era in my life right now and tend to avoid dark choices, but they are important. They don't have to be black; your green or blue, for instance, could be taken very very dark for that purpose, or the creamy yellow into a deep brown.

Kristen -I keep trying the sand colored counter / blue walls and so far can't find a combo that excites me. It was my first choice. I lust after Socalthreems and labradoodle ladies kithens (drool).

I do agree about the understated part to some degree. I need to keep thing simple (obviously that's a problem for me lol)

Raehelen - I love the idea of using the creamy tile only with the SJ tile, I'm heading to the tile store.

Rosie - The pink is a little random but when I look at the tile I see Easter colors and the pink was necessary to complete the vision lol. I really don't think I could introduce that to the kitchen since I'm the only female in the house, even the animals are male.

I'm also on a very light phase of my life, my house is so dark and depressing that I want to lighten it all up. I could go darker on the window treatment and perhaps canisters and the cooking utensil holder.

I was looking for ME, and I saw some wonderful things here. Enjoy. I love that you can just point and see an enlarged version.

Here is a link that might be useful: Tile

Go to the gallery page and check out all of the backsplashes. Some of them are colorful like you tile choice.

Here is a link that might be useful: gallery of tile

I actually think I would like the look of the multi colored tiles on the counter better than on the backsplash, although I would like either. The reason is that I think it would be "busier" in the black splash because it is much more visible. I think on the counter with a solid backsplash it would be softer. Plus it would be different, more unexpected.

JMHO and I know I would like either one. I might even feel differently tomorrow or next week. One reason I make better decisions sometimes with less time to contemplate them. :)

Sue