Kitchen Backsplash Help
I have another thread on here but started a new one as it’s specific to backsplash. I want to do something a little more unique than your standard brick design so either the bigger tile (2x12) or herringbone pattern is what I an considering. I have also seen some designs that utilize tiles with a shiny and matte finish to give a little different look. There are a few sheets of smaller herringbone backsplash that I liked due to the color variation which I am also considering. My main goal with this post is to narrow down the tile size and material and then I can start looking into color options. I want to make sure I have a cohesive look with all materials. No plans at the moment to change or paint the cabinets except possibly extend to the ceiling. I included some photos at the bottom of this post.
Two questions, 1) is there an optimum size tile for doing herringbone and 2) I’m really stuck on what tile material. I like the look of glass but worry about glare because my kitchen is quite sunny
backsplash height is about 16”.
Photo of current kitchen
Countertop undecided but most likely a warmer white quartz with some warm grey/brown veining. Something like photo below, but more similar to the one on the left.
Below are some backsplash photos I found on Houzz and liked.
Lastly, some photos I took of various options at the tile store earlier this week.
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6 years ago
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6 years ago- 6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
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Finally ready to move forward with my backsplash I’m about 99% sure I want to go with herringbone. I want more of an elongated tile and have 2 size options. Does the bigger tile look too big? Once I decide on the size I will finalize the color. Not a fan of the beige color because it looks too yellow to me.
- 5 years ago
- 5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
My OCD ness had to lay out the smaller tile..... I think I might like the smaller better.
- 5 years ago
- 5 years ago
- 5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
@Trem Wills My intention was to pick a size and then pick a color. However, I may need to pick a color first and then let the size be dictated that way. Planning to go back to the tile store this week but was hoping to have some type of direction to go in for size. I do agree that I want an off-white that isn’t too yellow looking. My sink is an off-white (pic below). I had also considered a darker color but can’t find a light warm brown tile.
- 5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
I thought for sure the countertop was my biggest struggle. Leaning towards the 2x6 size for herringbone. Can anyone help advise on color? I am afraid some of the cream options I had previously look a bit too yellow as well as 1 below in the first photo. I can either go with a plain white (far left) and warm it up with grout color or I picked out several other options from Sonoma Tile. Lighting is 3000k, I tried 4000k and I don’t like how it looks with the warmer tones I have going on. So this is representative of the lighting I will have less undercabinet.
chloebud