Wall Covering / Backsplash help

10 years ago

Hi.

We are trying to figure out what we can put on this massive area have on our sink wall leading to our oven wall. Besides the standard backsplash, we have a one foot deep area from the end of the sink countertop to 90" ceiling and an area of 84" high (floor to ceiling) by 4' wide on next to the oven plus the sink wall. (We don't have to cover it but it seems to be screaming out to us to do so or it will just be drywall otherwise.)

We found a linear mosiac tile we liked but seemed very expensive considering the amount we need to finish it this way (65 sq ft!!). We like a more modern look and have considered solid glass backpainted backsplash as well as carrera white subway mosiac we just found (pictured in the photo). We just aren't finding the look we love and thought someone else might have a great idea.

Perimeter cabinets are to be a darker gray with the island cabinets in espresso. Countertop planned to be a Zodiaq coarse carrera - same walls and island.

Does anything come to mind that might look amazing here?

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herbflavor

10 years ago

are your cabinets all a painted finish then? Maybe porcelain tile for the rich warmth in earthy color or colors. For me, the painted glass or white subway would be too smooth and not distinct or contrasting enough with your cabinets. Like anything else with picking elements, just bring in some samples and set them up to look....certainly nothing wrong with what you mention, but the return and the wall by the oven is a chance to make the tiled area stand out if you wish.

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herbflavor
10 years ago
you could even be more detailed in your selections and thinking with a 2-finish concept. Use one style on wall near ovens,[ including the return ], and a 2nd tile along sink and under cabinets. Play with bold/then subtle either with texture, shapes,color. You really have an opportunity.
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Eva Smith
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks. I do feel like we have a great opportunity and fear we might shy away from something too bold. The gray cabinets will be painted. The espresso is planned to be a rift cut white oak stained twice with espresso - on MDF/veneer. Much to hubbies dismay, I have been bringing samples home and nothing has felt quite right. I haven't thought of it as 2 finishes though. I'll play with that some.
french toast
10 years ago
White subway tile. You will get bored of the mosaic in no time.
cpartist
10 years ago
Is your kitchen layout set or are you willing to look at other options?
Eva Smith
Original Author
10 years ago
We haven't made any orders yet, so we could make changes. We did decide to use the existing space to keep costs down (so we aren't removing walls, etc.) as this space is part of an existing addition to an older home that prior owners put on. What are your ideas?