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kew852000

Is this subway tile too white?

13 years ago
I have off white kitchen cabinets and just had a white tile backsplash installed. Waiting for white grout to be done tomorrow. Now I am worried the white tiles look weird with the off white cabinets? Help!
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    13 years ago
    Yes, use a gray or sandy-colored grout. That will help to take the edge off the white and tie the cream and white together. There's so little tile, I wouldn't worry about it. Add some accessories that are a combination of white and cream if you feel you need it.

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