Help! Kitchen back splash dilemma

10 years ago

Need opinions badly! Year later we'still undecided, can't take it anymore, I have a 6 and a24 month old so my husband went and got a few samples to help us, but still not positive on what to do. So I took some pictures of what my husband picked today and praying I can get everyone else thought as I cannot make a decision for the life of me anymore :( first is of the two subway tiles put in a place with light, next two are the same subway tiles but under the counter so it's a little darker and last is another piece that my husband thinks would look good behind stove with the darker subway tile bordering it and the rest of the kitchen doing a strip of the stone like backsplash in the middle or a little higher with the dark subway tiles everywhere else... I hope I explained this so everyone will understand the idea... But any help and opinions would be greatly appreciated!!!!

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10 years ago

If you must go with white it should be warm white. But consider other colors also suited to the stone, like greige.

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Designing To Stay
10 years ago
Can you take a photo of the room and include it? Not sure I like either selection and the stone should not be near cooking or sink as it will be a pain to keep clean ...
kathleen MK
10 years ago
Get plain white or cream glazed subway tile. The blue doesn't work and the black does but will suck the light out of your space, especially if it is small and window less. The mosaic stone would compete with the granite pattern and trap dirt and grease. with 2 babies you want simple easy care.
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Alicia Cotrone
Original Author
10 years ago
I agree not a fan of the stone at all hubs thought it would look good
cherylallismom
10 years ago
Honestly I'd do a classic white subway tile with a grey grout. Simple, classic and fuss free. Dress up the counters with some accessories in the colour of your choice! I don't think you can go wrong that way!
plowman5
10 years ago
It's a bit difficult as your room looks quite dark and it's hard to tell if the black will make that worse or not (photos taken at night?). Of those choices I would go with the black, the blue isn't right. I think white would be good also.
L J
10 years ago
I disagree that the stone would be hard to clean. I have tumbled travertine and have no cleaning issue. All that glass tile will show fingerprints, dust and smears. And you will have grout were as with stone there is no grout. Spray your stone with same cleaner/sealer you use on your garnet countertops and they will be fine.
Momof5x
10 years ago
I would use a black and grey alternation-the blue is not working.
sunnydrew
10 years ago
None of the three options you show look good in my opinion. Go more neutral and keep it simple. There is a reason you are are still looking after a year.
Carolina
10 years ago
I would just do a simple white tile, maybe play with different sizes, like in this kitchen. They used Daltile 3x6 and 6x6 subway tile, semi-gloss sheen, arctic white (it's in the questions/answers).
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Carolina
10 years ago
Close up of that backsplash (I think Home Depot has those tiles too)
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And I know you didn't ask, but maybe a Roman blind, mounted above the window, for a cleaner look? And a ceiling light or a cover plate for those wires.

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Designing To Stay
10 years ago
I still think the stone is a pain especially since it is not a smooth pattern but you're not crazy about it anyways so put that one to rest... I do like the greige tile idea especially since it would still complement the tile you have going into the next area towards your staircase... Blues are not kitchen-friendly for the most part... Bad energy for a place of heat and warmth... According to Feng shui rules... Good luck!
rocketjcat
10 years ago
I like the idea of white tile. And check out the placement of the window treatment in Carolins 2nd picture....its up to the ceiling and makes the window look larger and carries the line of the cabinets across the space. Looks good, in my opinion. What's your planned lighting...I see a box in the ceiling?

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Jillian - Interior design student
10 years ago
A greige tile as Rusty suggested would be lovely. Instead of white grout, consider a greige grout. If you want an accent behind the range, change the orientation of the tile in that area.
Alicia Cotrone
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you everyone for your help torn between a feather white and a smoked gray and how to place the tiles horizontally or vertically? I'm a pain in the tush but how do y'all feel about these samples first photo bottom three white ones second photo the two grays
Wendy Fermon
10 years ago
I just did a similar look in my kitchen and love the pop of color.
User
10 years ago
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Really hard to tell from the monitor. The photo does not translate well to get an accurate read on these colors. But from what little I can see the top 2 read blue - not good. You need warm gray(s). On the bottom photo the first 2 samples read green, but that may be the translation again. But the silver hawk and feather white look closer to the counter undertones and more unifying IMO. PS: be cautious with transparent glass tile! It will pick up the background color of your walls as well as the mortar. Thats why you must use white mortar or things will go terribly wrong with the install. And be sure to match your grout as closely as possible also.
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Designing To Stay
10 years ago
Most glass have a backing - but I agree with rusty - feather or silver hawk-
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AKG Design Studio LLC
10 years ago
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really hard to tell from the photos the correct color, but I think a darker silver / taupe will go great with the granite and give the white cabinets a pop. I know this granite and the brown is the muted and lots of silver to pick up from it.
PRO
Bayberry Cottage
10 years ago
This image of ours might help you get things moving. Take note of the back splash.
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classysass
10 years ago
I prefer the dark because of the contrast. I agree with others that a different window covering would be good.
vizkid88
10 years ago
i think the blue looks good. i would use that one
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Mountain MT Homes LLC
10 years ago
I like your guys pick. This is what we are going in my clients house. You have a darker floor, white cabinets. the back splash would work perfect for the look of your kitchen.

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Suzy
10 years ago
is that granite bianco antico? looks like mine. our backsplash matches perfectly with it. was recommended by someone on here actually.
classysass
10 years ago
Whatever that is, Suzy. What is it? There's your answer.
Suzy
10 years ago
It's mandala sinu in stingray.