Tile Backsplash - Tile size issue

18 years ago

I am planning to have a 36 inch by 20 inch tiled rectangle behind our range made out of 4x4 inch tiles. These are decorative tiles that have a border to them. The rectangle was going to be filled in with 4x4 field tiles set on the diagonal. The rest of the backsplash would be 4x4 tiles, but set flat. These would also touch the rectangle.

I was recently notified that the 4x4 field tile will no longer be available, but the 6x6 tile will continue to be available.

My question is will it look appropriate for 6x6 field tiles to butt up against the 4x4 decorative tiles?

Here is the range area:

(I have looked at the finished kitchen blog's backsplash slideshow, but I didn't find what I was looking for. Maybe that means it is wrong to do! )

Thanks in advance for any input or images you can provide!

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gshop
18 years ago
We're also in the process of trying to decide on our backsplash design. I've taken colored paper and cut in into different tile sizes to see how different designs will work. It has helped my DH & I to envision different ideas. Why don't you try it with the 4x4 and 6x6 tiles? Good Luck!
bill_vincent
18 years ago
I don't see a problem with it. It would serve to accent the framing of the 4x4 piece above the stove. I think you may end up liking that even more than your original idea. :-)
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coffeebreak
Original Author
18 years ago
ngng - I did what you suggested and cut some tiles out of paper. Excellent idea! Thank you :)

Bill - I think you might be right. I tried filling in the rectangle with 6x6's and 4x4's and the 4x4's won out. But the bigger field tiles seemed to work fine elsewhere.

I know this looks like a 5 year old did it... but it did help me a lot! (And no... these are not my colors.. just used for layout purposes.)

Thanks!
claybabe
18 years ago
Oh my goodness, your kitchen is lovely....
growlery
18 years ago
I am planning on 4x4 field tile for my backsplash.

There is a LOT of it out there. And my tile store says getting colors matched isn't a problem.

Could you change kinds? Or is that a stupid question?
coffeebreak
Original Author
18 years ago
Claybabe - Thanks! It's starting to come together...finally!

Growlery - Not a stupid question at all! I guess I am a bit spent on this whole project and the idea of keeping it simple and is rather appealing. So... you are right on the mark with your suggestion!