Backsplash - what would you do here???

6 years ago

What would you do with this wall?

It’s 220.5” from corner (right of window) to end of granite peninsula overhang, there will be no upper cabinets, there will be a linear bar pendant over the peninsula (picture of a similar fixture attached; not my actual fixture). Ceilings are 8'. We could add in floating shelves at some point, but that's not part of the plan at this time.

Here are some ideas:

stacked glass subway tile on the whole wall. I'm concerned it will get too top heavy.
stacked glass subway tile 2 tiles high spanning the entire length of wall, with a stainless steel backsplash behind cooktop (from countertop to bottom of hood)
stacked glass subway tile 2 tiles high spanning the entire length of wall, with a stainless steel backsplash behind cooktop (from countertop to ceiling)

I like the idea of countertop to ceiling backsplash but my contractor says it will look strange with no upper cabinets to anchor it and he suggests just filling the gap between countertop and hood.

I'm open to ideas!!

ignore the samples behind the cooktop in this picture

stainless hood, will be mounted several inches higher than pictured

similar to my linear pendant light, will hang perpendicular to hood at the same height

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6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

A few things...

If you do glass tile to the ceiling, I would do a tile the same color as the wall. That way it wont look like it's "too much" or visually heavy, but rather a subtle design element.

Also, are you doing shelves? If so, I would then do tile up to the bottom of the shelf with no ss backsplash above cooktop.

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izeve
6 years ago
I think I agree with your contractor - going up to the hood seems like the best solution, at least behind your cooktop. By using just two row of tiles, you will create an effect similar to that of a 4 or 6" backsplash made of the same material as the countertop.

I think you have a number of options for the layout. I couldn't find a picture with exactly your setup but here are some to give you ideas.

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daisychain Zn3b
6 years ago
I would only the small area between hood and range but I would also do the small bit under window behind sink. What are you thinking of using?
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Kim Papp
Original Author
6 years ago
It’s a 3x12” subway tile and I thought I’d do the entire length of the wall in order to protect the wall and close the small gap between wall and countertop. This would include the area under the window.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I would add another window to that wall if you could . As for the hood height that is decided by the hood maker and BTW your contractor is not a designer so who designed the kitchen that is who will decide the backsplash. As much as I dislike open shelves in kitchens I think you need those or a window for balance on that wall . If you do that then I would tile the whole wall and behind the cooktop too no change in backsplash behind the cook top. Use large format glass tile with matching grout to keep it simple
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eld6161
6 years ago
I’m usually not a fan of an entire wall of tile, but it might make sense in this case.

I would use the end of the overhang as the ending point.

Nothing busy. Although I really like the hexagon that izeve posted.

Similar idea with the brick wall.
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eam44
6 years ago
4. stacked glazed ceramic subway tile 2 tiles high spanning the entire length of counter, and behind cooktop (from countertop to bottom of hood). I would stack them horizontally, not vertically, and I’d use a neutral, handmade tile with an amazing finish. This is Fireclay Tile.
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