Of the three I like the first. For me, I say nooo hex lol. I like the subway but it’s very typical and a lot of it!! Would you do a different color so it has more oomph. Or maybe a different size? Is the area on the left the dinette? Maybe, if budget allows, consider continuing the countertops in the kitchen area and then a subway tile for the dinette area?

HU-18758210 Thanks for response! The area to left is actually the dining room, there is a partial wall diviging the two, which will be just painted white wall, the visualizer put it there also. I just went with using that picture. There will be haha! I agree that would be alot of tile!

The whole dilema has been not to busy and not too boring. Alas. :)

The traditional subway pattern (1st) looks the best. Is your hood white? I would consider a less bright white, however.

A third vote for #1: traditional subway tile (more closely matched to your counter color) with a no-contrast grout. Your counters and brass accents are the stars of your kitchen.

Would you consider floating shelfs without brackets below? Subway looks good, maybe use one with “handmade “ texture ( uneven surface adding more interes)

Funny I’m always the one suggesting bringing the tiles all the way around. Including the eat in space. What about some wallpaper there?

Whatever you decide, do not use contrasting grout. There is already enough going on in the kitchen. I’d also simplify the floating shelves a bit. Nice kitchen!

I like the horizontal subway or the hex.

This reminded me of your kitchen:

This is a neat idea, too. Just posting for fun, it came up after the other one:

If I had to choose between subway and hex for your kitchen, I’d go with the hex (or even a more rounded tile). You have lots of square shapes in there already, so it breaks that up, as well as following the graceful movement of the design in your counters.

Looking forward to what you decide and how it turns out! Fun project. :)

Jinx,

Ha, The countertop in the first one on the island is exactly the same, interesting that not on the main countertop adjacent to the backsplash. And, second picture going up the wall. I would definitely of considered if it weren't 5 times the cost of tile :)

And, thanks, I need to keep reminding my self this is fun, haha. and not exhausting for fear of making the wrong decision. I came upon another person this morning who is actually tearing out her brandnew backsplash (you may have been on that post) because once installed didn't like it.

I think I do like the hexagon more, because it is a little (without different grout:) tiny bit more interesting than subway. I used to love subway, I still do, especially if I did it herring bone, haha.

Oh well, something will happen soon-ish ;)

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