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Need help for back splash (pics)

15 years ago

I have antique brown on side and sienna Bordeaux on island.

The floor is light cream color. What is your suggestion for back splash? Thanks!

Sienna Bordeaux on Island:

Antique brown granite:

Comments (8)

  • 15 years ago

    I vote for something simple like 4x4s set diagonally or a horizontal 2x6 or 3x6 in the same color or close to the taupe-y shade that is the main color of the island granite. It would really create a pretty relationship between that pretty granite and the rest of the room. I also think it would look great with your perimeter granite.

  • 15 years ago

    I agree about something simple and light. You have 2 patterns on your counters and need something non-patterned to coordinate with both.

  • 15 years ago

    Pull the dark and light elements together in the backsplash with an inset of darker tiles, a liner, or a mosaic band detail. Your counter patterns are not that busy so the kitchen can take quite a bit more pattern. The backsplash can still be simple and not overly busy, but it does need to relate the contrast you already have in your countertops.

  • 15 years ago

    Thank you rookie_2010 and dianalo. I like light color and
    simple pattern. I really like the island granite( it has busy veins) and want it to be the focal point. I tried 1x2 close to island color glass tiles and it looked a little boring. 4x4s set diagonally may create interesting look. I will try it. Or with two very close shade of island colors in 2x6 or 3x6 tiles?

  • 15 years ago

    Thank you steff_1. My husband and KD like to use a little more contrast to added more excitement to the kitchen. So I am swinging in between and very frustrating. The following
    are more to consider...

  • 15 years ago

    ahhhh...are those the sonoma glass tiles? the sonomas are so beautiful.

  • 15 years ago

    The two on the bottom are too busy and too small scale for your space. They are pretty, so maybe a larger tile would work.

    The top tile is a nice background, but the pale glass isn't enough of a contrast.

    You only need a small amount of dark tile to make this work well.

  • 15 years ago

    ebean, I don't know name of the tile. I got it from KD store and it has ceramic base with tiny shining glass on
    the surface. I agree with steff_1, the bottom two are a little busy. The bigger piece has nice color, but need to used with something. If I run out of things, then I may consider to use 2x6 or 3x6 glass tile to create a clean look. Continue search...