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Can I get some opinions on backsplash tile?

6 years ago

Our counters have finally been installed (Yay!). We are still waiting on several replacement doors, but I was hoping to get our backsplash installed before the cabinet installer comes back to install doors, crown, and light rail.


I have it narrowed down to 5 backsplash options and I think I am ready to pull the trigger on one (Sonoma Tilemakers Cloud Dancer in 3x6). I'd call it a light taupey grey. Definitely warm. It blends with the counters and has enough contrast with our white cabinets.


I will post several photos all of which have the tiles in the same order

Sonoma Tilemakers in Bossy Grey

Crafted by Wow in White

Sonoma Tilemakers in Cloud Dancer (frontrunner)

Encore Ceramics in Ash

Anatolia - Marlow in Desert (I think my husband has veto'd this one...He does not like the 3D quality)


I love Encore tiles and I am sure they have many options if I want to go with more of a color, but they are really outside of my budget. I was hoping to stay under $20/sq ft. The Sonoma tiles are $21. Close enough ;-) Plus, I like the Sonoma Quickship option (2-3 weeks).


So, what do you all Houzzers think? Thanks in advance!


Pics to come in comments...

Comments (40)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Pictures please!


  • 6 years ago

    Yep, trying...So frustrating, Houzz!

  • 6 years ago

    I seriously can't get them to post from my phone or my computer. What is the secret here?

  • 6 years ago

    Maybe this will work...

  • 6 years ago

    More...

  • 6 years ago

    More...Same tiles in same order

  • 6 years ago

    Ok, That's it. Apparently, I had to type words in the comments...Not just post the photo

  • 6 years ago

    I really like the middle one with your counters. However, it looks like it might look too washed out/dirty with your white cabinets. If that's true in person, I'd go with one of the darker tiles (either far left or far right). The second from the left looks like it matches your cabinets nicely, but my preference would be to contrast rather than match the cabinets.

    Lovely kitchen so far!

    A T@Home thanked salex
  • 6 years ago

    With door. I think the white is close but I know whites can be very tricky. I like that the Cloud Dancer is not white so it won’t appear I tried to match it but missed.

  • 6 years ago

    Another with a door behind

  • 6 years ago

    I started with Bossy Grey (first tile) but then I wondered if it was more taupe/brown than I wanted.


    Bossy Grey

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  • 6 years ago

    It's been tough to find photos of Cloud Dancer but I found a few...

    #sonomatilemakers hashtag on Instagram • Photos and Videos · More Info



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  • 6 years ago

    Bossy Grey or Cloud Dancer

    A T@Home thanked stillpitpat
  • 6 years ago

    Bossy Grey and then Cloud Dancer with door sample. Enough contrast with the Cloud Dancer?

  • 6 years ago

    Same

  • 6 years ago

    Not a pro. The Cloud Dancer looks “fleshy” in many of the photos on my iPhone. It looks like the pinky-beige tone that Maria Killam is always warning about. I prefer the white but that’s cause I’m boring LOL (but seriously I prefer to be more basic with hard finishes and bring in color elsewhere). If not white, the Bossy Gray looks the best to my eye.

    A T@Home thanked Ephma
  • 6 years ago

    I think that darker one on the end, it looks like it has a wavy surface. Its at the bottom of the photo with your white door against the counter, posted about 47 minutes ago.

    On my monitor some of those are looking a bit pink and I don't think those will go well with your counters.

    A T@Home thanked M V
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Definitely bossy grey if your husband vetoed Anatolia. Ash is too cool, cloud dancer is too peachy, and white is not an exact match to your cabinets.

    A T@Home thanked kariyava
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    I know it's tough to photograph this stuff, but when possible, and certainly when choosing, keep the tile vertical. It changes the way the light hits it and can the appearance of the color of the tile.

    That said, you don't have a wrong tile in the bunch. Based on the image below (and above), I'd go for either of the gray tiles on the ends, and probably the one on the left (Bossy Grey?).


    A T@Home thanked eam44
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Definitely not going for pink, peach, or fleshy! Yikes!

    I guess maybe I am seeing a little pink in there now.

    Matched the tiles up to some paint swatches I have, I’d say the Cloud Dancer is close to BM Pale Oak, Bossy Grey is close to Edgecomb Grey, and the wavy Anatolia is close to BM Revere Pewter.


    I think I've read that Pale Oak can read a little pink/peach sometimes, so maybe that makes sense.



  • 6 years ago

    I liked the Cloud Dancer in every photo until that last one, which seems totally unlike the rest, with a pink cast. but honestly, most of your lineup looks good. I'm sure it will work out.

    A T@Home thanked acm
  • 6 years ago

    Yes, my husband veto'd the Anatolia due to its wavy, 3D quality but I put it back in for comparison because I do think the color works with the counters. The wave might make it a little more modern than I was looking for.


    Anatolia Marlow in Desert

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  • 6 years ago

    Thanks to everyone so far. Still giving it thought. Narrowed down to Bossy Gray or Cloud Dancer.

  • 6 years ago

    I might try to get sample of this Jeffrey Court Mountain Mist. Beautiful in this photo, but not sure if it is too gray in real life.

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  • 6 years ago

    Cloud Dancer.

    A T@Home thanked Sammy
  • 6 years ago

    It is a tie between Sonoma Bossy Gray and Jeffrey Court Mountain Mist, with Sonoma Cloud Dancer a close second. Husband says Jeffrey Court because it is about 1/2 the price...but I think I’m going with the Sonoma Bossy Gray because it is warmer.

  • 6 years ago

    Not easy to photograph at night.
    Sonoma Bossy Gray
    Jeffrey Court Mountain Mist
    Sonoma Cloud Dancer
    Daltile Bright White (Home Depot)

  • 6 years ago

    On my monitor, the 1st 3 look great.

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    You can’t go far wrong - you have great taste in tile. You’ve chosen great options that are just the tiniest bit off. They look right when you lay them down horizontally, but not quite right when they’re vertical. Any of them would be fine, but I think you just need to consider other glazes. Here are two more, starting at $15/sf from the Foundations line at Fireclay Tile in French Linen (top) and Oyster Shell (bottom). French Linen is a beautifully neutral grey. Oyster Shell skews the tiniest bit warm/green, but then so does your counter material in places.




    A T@Home thanked eam44
  • 6 years ago

    Bossy Gray. What size is this tile?

  • 6 years ago

    The tiles are 3x6

  • 6 years ago

    @Noneya Business I have not been able to decide yet. Ugh. I had decided on Bossy Gray and was going to order but chickened out. It looks so beige at my house but can look so gray in other photos.


    I picked up a sample of Jeffrey Court Mountain Mist and it is a nice tile at a great price but I think it’s a little more gray than I want.


    I want to get some of the Fireclay samples @eam44 suggested but we’ve been busy. Those are next.


    I really just want some that blends in with the counter, but the counter looks so different in various places and at various times of day so I can’t commit.


    We are also getting several replacement doors installed so I want to see what they look next to more white, as opposed to the maple interior I was looking at.


    Good luck to you! Is your counter similar?


  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Far right. Will look gorgeous!

  • 5 years ago

    Please post pics of completed project!

  • 4 years ago

    be cool to see the final decision