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backsplash help needed

6 years ago

We just put in new calacatta Laza counters (love!) in a farmhouse (ish) kitchen. Keeping the wood cabinets, need a white backsplash for just one area.

Comments (17)

  • 6 years ago

    You can't make a decision with plastic shrink-wrap covering the tile samples!

  • 6 years ago

    Haha! When I took the penny tile out of the wrap, it wouldn’t stand up! All of the colors/shades are fine, I’m having a hard time with the pattern. I’m going to use white grout, so it’s hard for me to picture. I think I’m favoring the white penny or the small subway, to keep it classic/farmhouse. Anyone?

  • 6 years ago

    Just my opinion but I don't like the penny rounds ( too much grout) and ogee drop tile (a bit too dressy for a Farmhouse look). My favorite is the elongated hex, as it is interesting but unpretentious. The other two are fine if you want an unassuming backsplash. Solid, safe, unexciting.

  • 6 years ago

    Subway for farmhouse and to coordinate best with your counters. Either one you chose will work.

  • 6 years ago

    I also don't care for the penny rounds there. I like the subway tile and what I used to call hive but now thank you Cawaps- it's elongated hex. I like those a lot.

  • 6 years ago

    I like the 6-sided subway tile (ah, I see it's called elongated hex) -- a little more oomph than plain subway tile, but not overwhelming or out of place with the rest of the area.

  • 6 years ago

    If it’s just for this area, have you considered using your counter material? It is particularly pretty in this type of installation.


  • 6 years ago

    I like the 3x6 subway especially for farmhouse

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks for the help!!!

  • 6 years ago

    Have we helped at all? Of the tiles you showed us the two NOs for me are the penny rounds and the 3” x 6” (it’s the wrong color from what I can see). I really like the elongated hex.

  • 6 years ago

    What are the dimensions for the long subway tiles? They look great!

  • 6 years ago

    3x9 - it was a better color match. I liked the elongated hex, but played it safe (and my husband didn’t like it as well).

  • 6 years ago

    And yes - this forum was helpful -> no to penny round and subway goes with the look.

  • 6 years ago

    Looks great I have same color cabinets and trying to decide my quartz and color backsplash, I want white quartz too, but can’t decide on white subway tiles or light grey for backsplash. Your picture helps!

  • 6 years ago

    I looked for a quartz that had veining that went to greige/warm, rather than a cool grey (island pic for reference).

  • 6 years ago

    Oh, it’s lovely. Great choice. Enjoy it in the best of health.

  • 6 years ago

    Happy to see you chose the one I would have suggested! Looks fab!!!