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Help me choose a backsplash tile!

5 years ago

My dream kitchen in my new build is almost complete, but I can’t decide on tile for the backsplash. It will only go in the approx. 9sq ft above the stove. The hood is a focal point, but I don’t want to overshadow the woodworking. I definitely prefer handmade or natural tile. Tumbled stone, Zelig, brick, hand painted, terra cotta?? So many beautiful tiles out there that I can’t decide!

If it helps, the countertops are LG Viatera Cirrus, cabinets are Benjamin Moore Cushing Green, and walls are Sherwin Williams Oyster White (one coat is on the wall in this photo). Stove is gas slide-in, stainless.

Thanks for your ideas!

Comments (18)

  • 5 years ago

    The first one could be really stunning with the cabinets.

  • 5 years ago

    I feel like that area is just begging for a stunning green boldly patterned cement tile.


    What a gorgeous kitchen!





  • 5 years ago

    This tile, Ivy Hill Tile Angela Harris Savona has a nice mix of all of your colors and might work. It's a little tricky to find a tile to compliment both your beige walls and white countertops. It also has the greens and a little bit of blue which is in your paint color (40% blue) so not so far off.


  • 5 years ago
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    McIntones from Complete Tile have some interesting colors that pick up on your cabinet color. I like these three. They come in various shapes and sizes, but I like the square.








  • 5 years ago

    Having a hard time picking new backsplash tile for my cooktop area myself, but just wanted to say your kitchen is absolutely STUNNING! And for whatever it's worth, I really like that second tile Maureen posted.

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you everyone, these are all great options and some websites I have not seen yet!

  • 5 years ago
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    those are all excellent suggestions.

    I was going to say the same. go for a color and/or a print. please, no white!

    beautiful walnut and green combo.

    i'd go for a blue/green shade. if doing the zellige, I like the herringbone




    maybe you like more of a aqua blue?


    This one w/the scallop tiles has almost the exact same color cabinets. I think this looks great


    check out Tilebar and order some samples. they have this aqua color in a ceramic, in a subway or square tile. they also have a green.


    https://www.tilebar.com/portmore-aqua-4x4-glazed-ceramic-tile.html

    They also have this very cool color in a leaf pattern mosaic. first time I've seen this on their site! the color is perfect w/your cabinets. I'd get a sample of this one too.


    https://www.tilebar.com/bond-viridum-foliage-matte-porcelain-mosaic.html

    Fireclay has this picket style that you can do in a leaf layout. has a hundred diff oclors and blends you could use.

    https://www.fireclaytile.com/non-slip-tile/sizes/detail/tile-specialty-field-picket (click on the "See all Colors" )




    here's a green Zellige in a vertical stack offset


    Have you ever seen Encore Ceramics? they have the most beautiful glazes. and all sorts of mosaic shapes and subway tiles.

    This one is Stream Crackle glaze in a subway. you could do picket, or herringbone, or look at the mosaic field tile and see what else they have


    https://encoreceramics.com/product/stream-crackle-glaze/

    enlarge this so you can see the gorgeous colors


    you could even blend it w/some other blue/green shades.


    since the rest of your kitchen area is subdued, don't be afraid to do something a little bolder behind the stove. it wont detract from your hood. it will enhance it.

    I actually love this blend w/your wood tones. this is stunning. (and if you don't like this pattern, you can get it in any other shape)


    http://encoreceramics.com/product/wave-mosaic/

    the one pictured is a blend of at least 3 diff colors/glazes in the Wave Mosaic.

    here is a list of those blends:

    https://encoreceramics.com/search-by-color/green/

    Looks like the Russel color blend. But check out all of the others. (The Agave Matte blend is nice. so is one of the Seaside blends. So many to choose from!)



    oh wow, I'm digging this color too! Precocious Blue.




    https://encoreceramics.com/product/blues-precocious-glaze/

  • 5 years ago

    Love all the suggestions, agree with Maureen that you can pick slightly understated-or daring and bold tile , and will be great too-question of the mood you're after

    You have a truly beautiful kitchen.

    Hard to go wrong..hard to choose too, as indeed so many great options. Love, love Encore glazes; Sonoma Tilemakers' glazes and shapes are very nice too, check them out.


    Another suggestion from me (trying not to repeat others):

    https://tabarkastudio.com/hand-painted-terracotta/bauer/bauer-foresta-2/


    Check Motawi and Cle if you're into artistic tile and haven't yet..Different sensibilities and collections there, some are very interesting for sure.

    I also forgot the name of another great manufacturer-maybe it'll come back to me, given I ordered from them myself lol.

    I'm sure whatever you choose it'll be stunning..hope you'll share your choices/progress with us.

  • 5 years ago

    This Double Chevron with Biltmore (green) Marble( +Calcutta Marble) 11 x 12 from The Tile Shop is another possibility, hard to see the green in this photo but is really stunning, soft and understated.



  • 5 years ago

    Agree with all the beautiful tile suggestions others have made. I’m in the middle of a renovation and am using Encore Tile, Sonoma Tilemakers, and Pratt and Larson for the mosaic behind my stove.
    You might also like Heath Ceramics and Fireclay-check out their respective websites; all these choices are wonderful.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    A few ideas for 6ou

    Aevum Ornato White Ceramic Wall Tile · More Info

    Spanish Terracotta Tile Peel And Stick Backsplash · More Info

    Gatsby Ceramic 8"x8" Tin Look Tiles, Green, 10 Square Foot Box · More Info

    Gatsby Ceramic 8"x8" Tin Look Tiles, White- 1 Piece · More Info

    6"x6" Ceramic Wall Tile Mixed Format Decos, White, White · More Info

  • 5 years ago

    I found this today and am.looking for a way and a place to use this tike ... awesome

  • 5 years ago

    Yes, Pratt and Larson-that's the manufaturer I was trying to remember. Used it for mosaics as well,(steps), luckily I needed only a little-very expensive. But. Exquisite tile.

  • 5 years ago

    Ooh, I’m drooling over Pratt and Larson!! Thank you so much for sharing @aprilneverends

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you Beth H. for helping me visualize all those great ideas!! I love the blends of colors - I was thinking of incorporating more color since I already have so much green. (Not pictured yet is all my trim and wainscoting in the dining area that will be a lighter green).

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Below are some ideas from designers we follow on what types of backsplashes might work well in your kitchen.

    North Shore Family Home · More Info


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    Thompson St · More Info


  • 5 years ago

    @Jenny Hudak Not sure if you've already found your tile, but some of the most beautiful tiles I've ever seen are by Moore-Merkowitz. You choose from various patterns and choose your glaze color, so it's completely custom. If it's in your price range (it's not in mine, sadly), then it could be a gorgeous focal piece.


    https://mooremerkowitztile.com