Scuffs on wall under narrow kitchen bar

11 years ago

It is difficult to sit at our small kitchen bar without getting at least a scuff mark or two on the wall. What can we do to prevent this? Our condo is contemporary with floor-to-ceiling glass, porcelain plank floors, honed granite countertops and glass tile backsplash in the open kitchen area. Would tiling the front of the bar make the space too cold or hard-edged? Other options?

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RRS Design + Build, LLC

11 years ago

First of all - we love love love your space! You have great taste and selections! A wall of back painted glass matching either a color from the backsplash or matching the counter top color might be cool. Or maybe consider a wall wood wall of white washed tongue and groove, or perhaps reclaimed wood planks of various widths/lengths/depths.

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libradesigneye
11 years ago
I have the same issue - for your place, what about using a large format white porcelain tile - white close to your trim color - 18" x 36 - lay this horizontally there just above the wood base- it will come up high enough to stop the scuff marks . .be just one row so it doesn't create a "thing" and compliment your style.
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Jill JONES Osenga
Original Author
11 years ago
Nice idea!
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sandradclark
11 years ago
Maybe the style of your bar stools are awkward to sit at. It looks like the foot bars would be hard to reach & hard to sit at comfortably. You may need a different style stool or painting the wall area a light charcoal will at least keep the scuff marks more to a minimum visually.
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Tim
11 years ago
Really nice floor! Who manufactures it and what's it called?
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User
11 years ago
Agree with sandraclark. While those bar stools are fabulous, they are hard to sit on and that is why people are probably hitting the wall with their feet. Like the idea of painting the wall a darker color. I would not do more mosaic tiles there. It will look too busy. Right now, you have such a nice balance of clean, contemporary, and modern with the "wow" factor with your backsplash.

We made the mistake of adding mosaic tiles to the bar front in our outdoor kitchen, and I regret it! It is far too busy. Your are welcome to go to my idea book on outdoor kitchen/pool to see pictures. Luckily, they are outdoor and the blues and greens work fine with the pool.

You could add some large tiles that complement the mosaic backsplash tiles to the bar front to protect the wall, but keep it simple!
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everdebz
11 years ago
My grandson kicked that area too and I tried my magic eraser. Had paint left over thankfully. So I 'hear' you. I had this open for another person, but a thought: removable wallpaper / comes in neutrals I think.
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Jill JONES Osenga
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks, all, and I like the suggestion of painting it a darker color - especially since we are just getting ready to paint! Tim, the floors are porcelain/ceramic plank - and indestructible (we have a dog). Pricey, but worth every dime. Not sure the manufacturer.
Jill JONES Osenga
Original Author
11 years ago
Love the idea of the painted glass!
frosa_
11 years ago
I had the same problem. I was always painting!!!!!We put textured tile,from baseboard to under the bar. And corner to corner of bar. Amazing effect!!!! And always clean!!!! But you might have to move the plug.
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RRS Design + Build, LLC
11 years ago
That was going to be our next suggestion, so I concur. If the plug depth is the issue, it will not be necessary to move it, but obviously location would.
Phyllis Fox
11 years ago
I have had the same problem at the various houses we have lived in and now trying to answer same question with house we are building.
Leaning towards barn wood that we have from a 100 year old barn and using it elsewhere as accent. Will wait till all is done before tackling this but was curious if any had used stone or metal.
Suzanne Bernstein
5 years ago
1 piece of plexiglass or other similar material.......less expensive, no shoes at the Bar!