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1luckygirl

Backsplash help please!

7 years ago

Trying to decide what to do for our backsplash. I think I want to run the quartz up for the backsplash, but not sure if I want to run it behind the range? Or do something different like a white subway or a white arabesque tile? The bathroom that is closest to the kitchen is a indoor/outdoor that has white arabesque tile so thought maybe it would kind of tie together? Open floor plan that flows into family room with a large fireplace wall that is covered to ceiling with stacked stone. That's why I thought sticking with same quartz would look better?


We are doing white shaker style cabinets with quartz counters on perimeters

10x5 foot island with Walnut countertop

48 inch range with 54 inch vent (liner with white cabinet) and pot filler (since everyone says I need one??)

Hardwood floors


What do you think would look best?

Pictures are just examples I have found here.


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  • 7 years ago

    well yes, if you want to do the quartz, then you will be enough to cover both. the fabricator will tell you how much you need and how he will cut it (if you need to line up any veining).

    but if you think you want tile, then just wait. grab samples if you want, but wait until everything is in before deciding. However, if you want to go with Encore Ceramics or something hand made, that you will need to do sooner.

    Comments (11)

    • 7 years ago
      Pictures of your space would help.
    • 7 years ago
      last modified: 7 years ago

      I don't have any pictures since we haven't started demo yet. But I found this picture of mirelac's post and it is our same layout... just not as fancy :) We will have a Walnut top on island and lighter quartz on perimeter, one of the two I posted.

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      P.S. mirelac I love your kitchen! And nidnay's too!!

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      7 years ago
      Going by your idea photos I like the idea of just using the quartz.
    • 7 years ago

      backsplash is the very last thing. why don't you wait (and should wait) until you get your cabs, flooring and countertop installed. you can't do anything until then anyway, so leave the splash for now. and just FYI, the owner of the kitchen in your first photo is STILL trying to decide what backsplash she wants to use for that kitchen! it's been done for 6 months.

    • 7 years ago

      Thanks so much for your input! It helps so much.


      Beth if I do go with the quartz don't I need to decide now so that I can get the same "lot" (not sure what its called for quartz) so that they will match?

    • 7 years ago
      Many people have a hard time selecting backsplash material to go with their counters!
      My in-progress kitchen will have granite counters and the same granite for the backsplashes, including a large slab over the 60” double range.
      This the second kitchen I have done with matching counters and backsplashes and I really like it that way.
    • 7 years ago

      I'm afraid if I don't make a decision now I will never make it!! Ha ha. I think I am leaning towards going all quartz. Thanks so much all your ideas.

    • 7 years ago

      Your kitchen sounds beautiful — I love walnut countertops. I would do the quartz backsplash all over, even behind the range. I think it’s such a great, classic look. If there’s a change in countertop materials, it’s a good idea to keep the backsplash subdued. Add in your large stacked stone fireplace, and even more of a reason to keep the number of different materials to a minimum. Definitely no accent behind the range.

    • 7 years ago

      Thanks my four boys That's what I wanted butt then started second guessing myself!


      Thanks everyone for the advice!

    • 7 years ago
      Four boys....are you going to shrink wrap the entire kitchen :)
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