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Thanks Maureen!

And this http://houzz.com/photos/571998

Love both! Maybe bring home samples to make sure you get the right sized pattern for your smaller space.

Maureen they are each sadly $60 to $110 sq ft!!! I cannot afford that at all. I'm hoping to spend $10-15 sq ft max. Maybe I can get samples from 30-40 stores hahaha

I would not use anything white for your backsplash, it will wash away with your white cabinets. Have you thought about using a travertine? Purchase 1-2 sf of a decorative accent and create a border or random inserts as the decor. The mosaics above could cost an arm and leg, not to mention your first born, once you purchase the entire area.

I hadn't thought of travertine. Do you know if there are there patterns similar to the second photo I posted? Do you think it will blend too much into the counters?

Hi Nancy - Did you look at metal tiles? They are not expensive and you can get them stamped like the Cherry Hill pattern. I will try to find a picture for you.

That's crazy. The white marble ones in my example are $16, so you will certainly have choices in your price range. Shop around and there will always be sales. Consider what you want (color, shapes) and be on the look out. Good luck.

Here's a few examples. If you like them I can find more. These are about $7 per foot.

How about mother of pearl tile. It would add a little sparkle and brighten things up.

I'm doing my entire shower surround in mother of pearl so that might be too much of an awesome thing.

If you're doing your shower surround in mother of pearl, it might be a nice thing to help create flow in your house.

Alternatively, I would choose a more traditional white on white backsplash with geometric shapes (like an octagonal tile)Tile