I much prefer the 3x12 tiles. Less grout too.

Thanks guys. I also like the look of the longer one, but am unsure about the raised edge. I found a beveled white in the 3x12. I am going to buy some after work and see what they look like compared to the raised edge. Looking at the pictures together the raised edge really gives a totally different look!

There are hundreds (more?) styles and sizes of subway tile. Look around! I don't care for the raised edges myself, but I agree with the others that the larger size looks nicer and easier to clean.

The issue is that there aren’t hundreds of styles and sizes in stock and we need to make a decision. Unfortunately we just looked at the longer one (had narrowed it down before by color, all smaller) and the tile guy is coming tomorrow, so we need to make a decision. I am going to call around and see what the local places have in stock and get some samples to compare tonight.

Oh, I see. I am just about the opposite in personality, lol. I would tell the whole crew to stand down! While I go shopping!

And I would leave the backsplash unfinished. And then get it done when the tile of your dreams comes in.

I get it. I don’t really have a tile of my dreams though, I just want it to look nice. It is easier to do the tile before the range hood is installed and it is all part of our contract. We have already put the tile guy off a week or so and they are busy enough right now that we need to commit or, as you said, pull it out and do it later separately. I really just want the kitchen done though, so I don’t want to do that.

I like the look of raised tile! I am looking for backsplash tile myself and haven't seen one with raised edges, now I need so find someone to send me a sample

Grouting that raised edge tile....hmmmm….you have a lip you have to get the grout to lay down in..or bring the grout up to the edge of the raised area. NO...No chance taking with grout application, in my opinion. Get flat or a bevel tile.

Herbflavor - thanks for the heads up on the grout issue. If we decide on the raised edge I will discuss that with the tile setter before we start, and have a backup tile ready in case I am uncomfortable with his answer.

You want the backsplash to be subtly pretty while the counters and cabinets are the stars. I don't think a raised edge is a problem or too busy as long as you use non-contrasting grout or a very light contrast. What would make any too busy is a dark contrasting grout. When you put the tiles against the wall to sample, the impression is a contrasting grout due to the shadow. That will not be there after grouting if grout with non-contrasting grout or only mildly if using a lightly contrasting grout.

Jhmarie - we are not using a contrasting grout. I like the look, but felt it would be too busy.

I love the 3x12 raised edge! In fact we remodeled our kitchen last summer with similar cabinets & layout and still haven't made a decision on our backsplash and you are giving me inspiration. I've been following your remodel and your kitchen looks amazing so far! Are you thrilled?

Mtnmom9 - Thanks! I am really excited! I love it so far. Can’t wait to see it all finished in a couple weeks!

Final options! Raised edge 3x12 or beveled 3x12. I will be honest, I like the look of the raised edge better but I am still afraid it will be too busy when on the whole kitchen. What do you like??

Raised edge

Beveled

Both

I don't think it will be too busy. Choose what you love.

Julie Berry - I just can’t decide. I hate this part! I was much better at researching aisle widths and cabinet brands and deciding on layouts!

I like raised edge better than beveled. Do you have a Home Depot nearby? Maybe these are in stock?

I do have a HD. I saw these in 3x6 but not in 3x12. I will look online.

beveled edge would be my pick. the raised edge is detail not needed. I have to admit I keep looking at your space and see great cabinets with good molding at the top which with the angled ceiling provides a substantial visual scale for a kitchen,along with large island of course. I think the detail of anything besides plain flat subway tile is not needed. The bevel tile is the more mundane of the two, and that's the way to go in this space.

Thanks Herbflavor - that is what I keep thinking too, that while I like the raised edge, there is enough already going on. The raised edge will stand out more and I don’t know that the kitchen needs that.

You have two good choices there. Either one would look beautiful.

I really like the bevelled edged tiles! I think it would look great to tile all the way to the ceiling both behind the hood and above the window.

Donald - what do you think is off on the size? It is bigger than your standard subway but that is what we want. Both tiles are 3x12 but the edge difference makes the beveled look smaller and the raised look bigger.

The raised edge does mimic the cabinets, that is what drew is to it the beginning.

Mae got a one day repreave, the tile setter can’t come till tomorrow. We will look at it through the day and make a decision. Glad we are down to the end though. In the Home stretch on the kitchen! Can’t wait!

Can you switch the position of the samples and take another photo. I like the raised edge, because they don't seem to cause a reflection like the beveled ones ... but I'm not sure if that is due to the position or the tile, as there seems to be more light on the right side, so flip the samples.

I like that the raised edge is a bit different from other common subway styles.

We picked up more of the raised edge and are going to put more up in other positions to see what the overall effect is. We just keep coming back to it but I want to make sure it isn’t too busy. I will post some pictures once we are done.

On first glance I preferred the raised edge since it echoes your cabinet shape, but upon further contemplation I feel like that might be TOO repetitive. The 3x12 bevel is really nice. I will be curious to see photos of larger areas of the raised edge one to get a better idea of the overall effect!

We are going to go with the raised edge. We just like it better. I think once it is grouted with the same color grout it will look fine. Below are the pictures with more tile. They aren’t lined up exactly right and are a distance from the wall causing gaps, but you can get the idea.

Hard to say on the shiny They May be equally shiny, I can’t really tell. I do like the slightly less stark white though

Definitely the raised edge. Very clean and snazzy updated too!

Very helpful to see a larger area of the raised edge. Looks great!