Need ideas for kitchen countertops

5 years ago

I want to update my countertops in this small eat in kitchen. I’ve been shown MSI sparkling white quartz and decided against it. It’s the backsplash that’s perplexing me tho I did not want to change it - trying to be economical. I will also need sink and ORB faucet to match hardware. I could easily change the grout color if I can find the right counter. I do like quartz.

Walls are SW Modern Gray, Cabs BM white dove.

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AGKY

5 years ago

Agree with those comments above. If you are hoping to update your kitchen you want your backsplash to come all the way down to the counter (without a 4 inch counter material backsplash). You will wish you had replaced the backsplash if you go to all that trouble. In addition it will be hard to replace the counter and not damage the backsplash. White subway tile is super cheap and easy to install. I did mine myself and it was about $300 all-in including plaster and drywall repair materials, an inexpensive wet saw, tiles, thinset and grout.

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Sammie J
5 years ago
Are you keeping the 4" backsplash? It dates your look, as does your backsplash tiles. If you are doing the countertop, I'd replace counter and backsplash if you can. If you are able to keep the backsplash, the tile (in the pic, leaning against your wall) will definitely not "go".
Twillie
Original Author
5 years ago
The 12” tile leaning against the wall is the same color tile on the backsplash - I dont think it even goes with my wall color. so I will have to change the backsplash.

This is photo of sparkling white quartz.
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5 years ago
Backsplash looks busy for me.
Twillie
Original Author
5 years ago
Yes I am beginning to get the feeling this project is growing. I’ve already called my tile man to come measure. I think white subway tile is a safe bet.
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Design Directives, LLC
5 years ago
We might recommend replacing the backsplash if you are also replacing the countertops.
aliosh
3 years ago
Sparkling White quartz has a white background and flecks of greys, and reflective mirror flecks. I used it in my beach condo kitchen. I would not mix it with beige or browns. It would go best with grays and whites.