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Should I tile around the kitchen windows?

13 years ago
Just remodeled a kitchen. It is on a lake, so it is "beachy" looking. I found this great mosaic backsplash that looks like beach glass. Originally, I was going to run the glass mosaic above and around the windows in the corner. Now, I am afraid that if I do it may look dated in five years or so. Opinions -- leave the paint, or carry glass tile above windows.

Comments (53)

  • 13 years ago
    I'd leave the paint also - it keeps more color in the room. Very nice...and my favorite color :-)
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    The room would look much better if the windows had some simple valances or mock romans mounted on the wall above them to give more height to that corner and to soften the room a bit.
  • 13 years ago
    what about some steel panels that match the aplainces for some contrast
  • 13 years ago
    Very nice kitchen, wouldn't add any more tiles. Would love to see how your island will turn out.
  • 13 years ago
    I would leave the paint..and perhaps use 4x4 squares of the tile spread apart along the top to tie it in with the backsplash
  • 13 years ago
    I love it what color blue is that?
  • 13 years ago
    Beautiful and I agree with others as far as leaving the paint above and around the window. What is the paint color and brand? It's beautiful!!!
  • 13 years ago
    Don't add tile! Please don't put anything over or around the windows! The area looks very crisp and clean, and you can paint that area long term. I am a tile installer 28 years.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Leave the paint.
  • 13 years ago
    Do not add tile. It looks great with that burst of colour in the window area.
  • 13 years ago
    It's perfect as shown!!! Absolutely love this renovation and colors! Thanks for sharing!!!
  • 13 years ago
    I would leave it as it is . More tiles would make the cove look smaller .
  • 13 years ago
    Love the tile. I have something similar in green. I think going above the windows would be too much.
  • 13 years ago
    Do NOT tile. The pain color looks really nice. Plus the tile area around the range and behind the sink is called a backsplash and tiled because it's easier to clean when 'splashes' occur. If anyone is splashing above your window then you have bigger problems than tile!! :)
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Leave the paint and add linen roman shades to the windows
  • 13 years ago
    If you painted from the top of the windows to the ceiling the same color as your cabinets would it make the cove look larger ?
  • 13 years ago
    There's plenty of tile already; keep the wall painted!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    There is already of plenty of hard surface, paint and tile in the room. Fabric shades would make it look more finished and give it balance.
  • 13 years ago
    what is the wall color please. Beautiful kitchen!
  • 13 years ago
    I would not add the tiles to the top of the windows. It looks good as is.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Paint and soft breezy valances on windows. You have so much glass tile now. More would be overkill.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    LOVE the way it looks in the photo painted the room color. Sometimes less is more. This kitchen is so inviting and looks timeless. And in response to some of the previous comments I would never dream of adding any window treatment being on the lake I would let Mother Nature take center stage. It's gorgeous!
  • 13 years ago
    It looks nice now. Definitely no tile. If anything, I would paint white around the windows to match the cabinets. The blue-green grabs a bit too much of my attention when looking out the windows. If you want color, I would pick a simple (stripe maybe) coordinating fabric and hang it as though it were a valance above the window area. It would soften the look. Good luck!
  • 13 years ago
    i wouldnt put tile keep the paint
  • 13 years ago
    I like the paint too. Gorgeous kitchen!
  • 13 years ago
    BEAUTIFUL as is! I'd leave the windows uncovered unless privacy is a an issue. a great place for a few pots of herbs.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I agree with the option of no tile, although as much as I like the paint color, I think it stands alone a little too much above that window. Perhaps consider painting it the same color as the cabinets, but in the same sheen as the rest of the walls. It will blend more with its surroundings, and compete less with the back splash. I would also leave that area free of any type of valance, etc. Allow the tile to be the focal point, as this way it is already balanced with the large window. Roman blinds, which can be opened completely may be a practical option, but I would be sure to keep it as un-fussy as possible. Perhaps a nice, clean white. It is a beautiful space that you have orchestrated. I hope this helps!
  • 13 years ago
    No tile. Plantation shutters would look nice on the window.
  • 13 years ago
    I love the paint color. Maybe a simple stencil above the window. The kitchen is beautiful.
  • 13 years ago
    I totally agree about leaving the window just as, Many others have commented putting valances on the windows, but I don't think they will work with this design. Less is more.
  • 13 years ago
    I hear you about not putting tiles around the windows and the room is beautiful but something is off balance. Not sure what the solution is but the window wall seems to be floating. Maybe paint in a tone closer to tile color would help.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I agree with the majority of answers. I would leave it as is; I think it's more visually interesting the way it is now. Beautiful kitchen!!
  • 13 years ago
    The color of the paint is Benjamin Moore, HC-148, Jamestown Blue. I used lighter, HC-147, Woodlawn Blue in adjoining family and dining rooms.
  • 13 years ago
    I absolutely love this kitchen... Please don't tile around the windows as it would make it all too "busy"... personally I don't like tiles up to the ceiling anyway. The paint colour is perfect, leave it as it is! Well done!
  • 13 years ago
    The room is beautiful! I Agree that tile isn't the answer at the window...but I do think something to soften the room in that area would really give it a finished look...just a soft sheer-like valance or panel might do the trick (and you won't obstruct your beautiful view). Here's an example.
  • 13 years ago
    Leave it like it is...beautiful
  • 13 years ago
    thanks for the paint info!!
  • 13 years ago
    Your kitchen is beautiful as is! Let the focus be on the tile around cooktop! BTW, LOVE the colors, very fresh and clean. Gorgeous job! I would be very proud of the look done here!
  • 13 years ago
    In looking at the picture again, I would definitely paint the area above the windows white to match the cabinets. Then I would take apart one of the tile sections (I'm guessing you probably have extras) and glue individual pieces of tile in a random fashion above the windows. Not too many, though. It should have a light and airy feeling and would add a bit of sparkle and interest to this area, plus it would coordinate perfectly. I would also add a solid, coordinating rug in front of the sink to define that area. It appears to be a bit recessed because of the large refrigerator. The backsplash should not be the entire focus of the room. You have a lovely view. It should all work together. Probably more than you wanted to hear. Best wishes!
  • 13 years ago
    keep as is.........
  • 13 years ago
    Leave the paint and dont tile!
  • 13 years ago
    its perfect like it is now!!!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    no more tile, but some woven shades ---left pulled up most all the time to create a "valance" type top treatment within the window frame--as opposed to on top (which would cover the wall color & trim work) that brings the warmth of the wood floor up into that area would add texture & dimension without distracting from the lovely tile work & other features of your kitchen.
  • 13 years ago
    beautiful! Leave it as is/
  • 13 years ago
    I like exactly what you have done with your kitchen all the trim and everything is wonderful, you should be very happy with your finished kitchen project. Thanks for sharing.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I agree with many of the commenters, the current tile looks wonderful and I think adding more tile above in the windows would get to the point of over-doing it. Looks wonderful and congratulations!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Most definitely leave it the way it is it looks great.
  • 13 years ago
    I'd love to see more pictures! Is it a remodel or new construction? How does the dishwasher location work with the corner sink?
  • 13 years ago
    This was a remodel. The dishwasher works because there is room between the door open and the sink, then it is a matter of turning sideways to load the dishes.
  • 13 years ago
    I love your hardwoods against the white cabinets , very fresh and clean. I wouldn't tile around the window. Less is more.