I'm planning a new build. So many of my inspirations photos have a brick backsplash or brick somewhere in the kitchen. I love a tuscan kitchen, but it won't blend well with the rest of the home. I have always loved the idea of cream cabinets (not white, more creamish) combined with some dark cabinets. I will probably do a butcher block look on my island, and maybe something simple on the perimeter counters. I realize this is more materials than most people want!

My concern with a brick backsplash is that it may not be easy to change decorating stuff, dishes, etc. Something more basic may work better with accent color changes/etc.

If you have had a brick backsplash, I would love to know if the novelty wore off. I can already imagine that cleaning it will not be as fun, but I am not as worried about that. If you've had it, would love to hear your thoughts after living with it!

Thanks so much

Also, if you were set on brick and ended up with something else, would love to know what you went with instead. I don't really want subway tile.