backsplash with hanstone tranquility?

9 years ago

I have white shaker cabinets and hanstone tranquility countertops. Love it all. But am struggling with finding a backsplash. I love the look of marble 2x6 herringbone, but am saddened by the thought that it doesn't go with my countertops. So I'm thinking of herringboning 2x6 white glass tiles. Any advice? I've got pics of the marble and glass attached (but I'd herringbone the glass). Thoughts or any pics to share of glass herringbone?

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Larissa G
Original Author

8 years ago

Beth H. Of course.
In the end, I decided against a marble mosaic. .. too busy and competed too much with the countertop. I was leaning towards white ceramic subway, but wound it too basic. So I found a white ceramic in an elongated hexagon shape. I consider it a variation on the subway theme. We put it up with white grout and absolutely love it.

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suzyq53
9 years ago
I love those counter tops! I'd keep it simple and clean. Long beveled white tile.
Stacey
8 years ago
The glass tiles do nothing for your kitchen. Perhaps a arabesque style tile, pattern, penny style or subway. So many to look at.
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Beth H. :
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Normally I post pics of tiles for you guys, but this site is down for posting pics lately.

Go to tilebar and get something in the 2x8 range to do the herringbone. do not use those glass tiles on that sheet. too small. be careful w/white glass,,,some look green when they up against the wall.

tilebar has a white thassos you can try, a white glass tile, and different ceramic tiles. they will send you samples 5 for $5.

Look at this marble chevron option:

https://tilebar.com/monarch-winter-magic.html

white options:

https://tilebar.com/shop-by-colors-now/white.html

gray options:

https://tilebar.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=gray+backsplash

look at the Lancaster, the Cadenza, and the Loft lines.

I would also look at some of the gray options. I have a few photos w/your countertop and gray tiles, but I can't post them! I'll try tmrw for you.

https://tilebar.com/santa-monica-gray-4x12-tile.html
suzyq53
8 years ago
This is the size I mean by long. These would look great with all your horiztonal lines. Sorry the links aren't working for Houzz right now.
suzyq53
8 years ago
Dear Houzz - if you are listening, I can actually see the links behind the posted Houzz pictures with my superpowers. Somehow they are overlapped. Hope you can fix this soon. Its really cramping my style.
Beth H. :
8 years ago
yes,,,dear Houzz,,,fix the ability to load pictures in comments. That's REALLY hampering my style!
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 years ago
You can load the pics just go to houzz photos and drag and insert. I figured it out this morning. I think the marble looks great with the counter.
suzyq53
8 years ago
I can load Houzz pictures but not the links. And I can't load my photos.
acm
8 years ago
I can upload photos to a folder, after which they can be inserted, but that's just... !!
phamm
8 years ago
Where are your cabinets from? And what color?
Beth H. :
8 years ago
can you post a pic of your finished kitchen? which backsplash did you end up using?
Larissa G
Original Author
8 years ago
Phamm. The cabinets are from Laurier .. a company in Quebec Canada I believe.
The paint is a custom white ... can’t remember the colour name though.
Larissa G
Original Author
8 years ago
Another pic
Beth H. :
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
beautiful choice. looks very nice. So glad you took it up to the ceiling! would you mind if I used your picture to show other posters considering this look?
John Chandler
7 years ago
You got it right!