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Need help with backsplash

8 years ago
I have had the hardest time finding a backsplash that matches Cambria Brittanica. I want to stay away from ceramic subway tiles. Would love any suggestions . Here are a couple of options I’m looking at but would be open to any other suggestions

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  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    i'd do a solid subway. since you dont want that, do the solid herringbone its a nice classic too. the other two choices would look too busy for current tastes.

  • 8 years ago
    While I usually go for less pattern, but my eye was drawn to the tile onthe right as pictured.
  • 8 years ago

    If you are choosing a tile with white, be sure it is the same white as your cabinets or countertop. The two options on the left read whiter to me. The right tile works better from a colour perspective but I’m not a fan of patterns meeting so I’d also use a solid coloured tile, in a soft grey from your countertop. For me, a plain backsplash lets the countertop and cabinets be the visual stars in the room. I also dislike subway tiles but there are options for plain tiles, such as square tiles with beveled edges.

  • 8 years ago
    My instinct is to go in a completely different direction. A glass tile maybe? Something with color, and possibly something with a much bigger scale. Everything you’ve chosen so far is fresh and clean so I would stay away from busy mosaics.
  • 8 years ago

    Your quartz has very large veining (gorgeous)...all those tiles are too small. A solid grey (pillowed or bevel cut) in a large size. I'd prefer a matte finish.

  • 8 years ago
    How about something like this in gray or white?
  • 8 years ago

    Let the counter be the star. Plain tile backsplash in white, black, or gray.

  • 8 years ago

    The less busy, the better. I agree to let the counter be the star of the kitchen. Larger white matte subway tile with matching grout, making sure it matches the white in the countertop, is the way to go.

  • 8 years ago
    Gray glass or a pop of color glass tile
  • 8 years ago
    Thank you all! I really appreciate all the advice . So helpful .
  • 8 years ago

    I would get something in gray to pull out the beautiful gray in your counter

  • 8 years ago
    Oh I would walk around that kitchen day and night looking at the beautiful counter. Please don’t take away from it with a busy tile. Large subway would be beautiful!
  • 7 years ago

    Have you chosen a backsplash?


  • 7 years ago

    Don't be afraid of going bolder on the backsplash! You just have to pick the right colors.




  • 7 years ago

    Herringbone from among your choices. I agree w the others to keep it solid white.

  • 7 years ago

    Color!! And avoid subway tile no matter what

  • 7 years ago
    Agree w Newhome (your herringbone). Also like the third pic chispa posted.
  • 7 years ago
    Oracletilestone
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Have you thought about possibly making the backsplash are the same material as your counter? If you kept everything else very neutral it might look good. Otherwise I would do a white, simple maybe 3 x 9 subway tile, without a bevel , to keep the backsplash calm, because your countertop has so much movement to it .

  • 7 years ago
    The veining on Britannica is dramatic. I would use smaller simple tiles which match exactly one of the colors in the Britannica, maybe 2”x2” with matching grout.
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    acm' s pic would be a good option - a soft backdrop for your countertop that's nice on the eyes but also lets the countertop be the star. Overall the look of the kitchen is simple elegance

    chispa's 3rd pic would also be really something to consider - bolder, but an elegant companion, one that would only emphasize and hi light the elegance of the countertop. Overall the look of the kitchen is dramatic elegance

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  • 7 years ago
    I think trying to match the white can be hard but I agree with a gray from the counters.