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New IKEA kitchen, what color for backsplash?

10 years ago
Hello,
I have a dilema with countertop AND backsplash . We just installed white Bodbyn Ikeea kitchen and I think something black for countertop like Granit. And something turquoise for backsplash? Please give me any suggestion for countertop and backsplash.
Also is an open floor and the tv is between Windows. If kitchen is white, what color for drapes, tv stand and couches ? I like turquoise.

Comments (15)

  • 10 years ago

    You could definitely use turquoise for your back splash. It would also work in your living room as well. Here are some ideas:


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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Turquoise would be great in there! But make sure to bring a couple samples of the backsplash tile home with you to take a look at it. I have worked with turquoise and a similar grey-ish color that you seem to have on your walls and that grey can be very tricky as the turquoise likes to turn more green at times! With the grey wood flooring you have, I would hesitate to place black granite in there. Consider looking at taupe or a calcutta quartz to not shock your eye, but allow you to focus a little more on the beautiful design elements that you have in your kitchen including your bay window. As far as the backsplash, try a simple white subway tile (that never goes out of style!) and then having a small inset of turquoise tile in the upper 1/3 part of the backsplash. For you sofa, pull a neutral but make sure you look for a polyester or a polyester/acrylic blend as the fabric will wear much better than some others! Then you can pull fun turquoise accents in throw pillows that have a bold pattern mixed with some solid white pillows as well. Then in your curtains you can pull in a nice patterned drape coordinating with the pillows and dressing up your family room. Hope that helps, and please don't hesitate to reach out should you have any other questions! Best of luck! You're off to a great start!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I would suggest a Carrara marble countertop. A lower cost alternative is a quartz with a Carrara look. Backsplash with contrasting gray grout. Keep it classic. Similarly, I would choose neutral colored large pieces of furniture, and use turquoise accent pieces (throws, pillows, accessories.) I like the "Transitional California" photo that sewsmore posted, showing the two blue ottoman/stools.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Here's a great kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops and beautiful handmade glazed turquoise terra-cotta tiles in the arabesque shape. One of my favorite kitchens!

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  • 10 years ago
    Very nice kitchen. I agree with the other posters to go light on the counter tops. Where are your counter stools from?
  • 10 years ago
    Definitely lighter counters and I would hesitate using turquoise on the backsplash as your walls are very purplish grey. Once you settle on your counter look to bring out a light to medium neutral tone for the backsplash that works w the counter and wall color.
  • 10 years ago
    And neutral doesn't equal boring....look at running the tile in a herringbone pattern or a subway turned vertical, keep the turquoise in your fabric or art accents.
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I always like the backsplash to have some connection to the rest of the kitchen I would not do black couter in your space it is too dark I agree a cararra like counter and then a backsplash like this might work


  • 10 years ago
    Stools are from Ikeea also. I'm afraid With no contrast color my kitchen will be to ...plain.
  • 10 years ago

    The grey arabesque tile (3rd row, 2nd from top from your last post) would still be neutral but the pattern would add pizzazz. (Assuming you coordinated that with a cararra type of counter). Whatever you decide bring a sample home to see if it works with your paint color. Good luck!

  • PRO
    10 years ago
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    I would avoid doing granite since it's a very busy stone, which can quickly overwhelm your beautiful new kitchen. Try something in grey with maybe a butcher block island to warm up the space. You can add hints of turquoise with a soft glass subway tile in "ocean glass" color (last photo).

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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Can you share with us, what color are the walls and what is the floor?

  • 10 years ago
    Almost there...
  • 10 years ago
    This is a project from Europe, made only trough emails (pictures and suggestions) with IKEA cabinets, wall color is grey metallic, floor is ceramic tiles brand is Wood passion (from Spain) color taupe, counter top is Granit ( Persia avorio , finish leather under cabinets) .