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Backsplash for my countertops

4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago



I just had calacatta noble installed for my kitchen countertops. I can not seem to find a backsplash to work well with it. it has a slight creamy base which does not seem to go with the white subway tile I was going to go with, the white makes the counters look dull. Help!


Comments (22)

  • 4 years ago

    what are the cabinets/ appliances/ floor/ etc?? show a wider view.

  • 4 years ago

    Cabinets will be white, have not chosen the flooring yet but thinking something like this


  • 4 years ago

    trying to match whites isnt necessary. you can do color.... you can pick a bohemian mediterranean colorful tile. If I felt stumped I would take a picture as shown to the tile store and w the phone shot just walk around w your imagination. Can the space take a little bit of life that color would provide? I think color is coming on strong in kitchens various ways and doses of color.... backsplash is a good way.. .

    HU-598106278 thanked herbflavor
  • 4 years ago

    Choose the backsplash after your cabinets and floor are installed because they will affect your choice.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    maybe this is a better view. I know my cabinets will be Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace


  • 4 years ago

    You could go dark grey - would read as a color and as just background. Or use a lighter version. Or there are some fancy cut mosiacs on this site too.


    HU-598106278 thanked bmorepanic
  • 4 years ago

    Definitely wait til after your cabinets are painted. chantilly lace is quite white, your countertops look off white - slightly gray?

    HU-598106278 thanked Suki Mom
  • 4 years ago

    I woukd say off white on the counters, they are not a bright white.

  • 4 years ago

    I would do a textured tile in a color that you love. The smooth white cabinets and countertops will look beautiful with it. It’s going to look great! The countertop is lovely.

  • 4 years ago

    Make sure all your lighting - including under-cab - is LED 4000k and your cabinets are installed/painted before you choose the backsplash. Get as many samples as you can and lean them against the wall, not flat on counter. On my screen your inspiration photo reads warm taupes in counters, floors and the backsplash. The countertops you've chosen give you many colour options and proper lighting will help choose the perfect one.

  • 4 years ago

    Agree to wait until cabinets are painted to entertain backsplash. Next is wall color. I I notice in your photo their was a side splash on left. I would remove that.

  • 4 years ago



    Following recommendations I have picked potential flooring and showing my cabinet color choice before looking for backp. does this combo work? my kitchen is not next to any windows it more like in the middle of dinning room and breakfastroom so nit a ton of natural warm light. Any feed back is appreciated.

  • 4 years ago

    The best advice I received when trying to decide on backsplash was to WAIT until everything else is installed…and the 4000k lighting. I chose to use the countertop material for the backsplash, but even when contemplating tile and glass options, WAITING was the right thing to do.

  • 4 years ago

    Mmmmmm….that white for your cabinets is looking very stark to me, against the countertop. Sample some other whites?

  • 4 years ago
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    Ive been looking at gray backsplash tile for my own kitchen and found this :

    Maiolica Chantilly 9" x 5.75" Ceramic Subway Tile.


    ( I found it on Wayfair )

  • 4 years ago

    Back splash is the last thing to install - after all the other elements are in place.

    And so side splash. At a later date bring home samples and check in your space.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    You might try using the countertop you already have as a backsplash and running it up the wall, or perhaps try a grey tile to go with the veining. Here are some of our designs that might aid you further in your dilemma.

    West Coast Modern on the East Coast · More Info


    Transitional Home: Kitchen · More Info


  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I am sick of grout line and tile I am loving the counter slabs on the wall look.






  • 4 years ago

    Perhaps a pretty glass backspash to add a soft color to your beautiful kitchen


  • 4 years ago

    No one has asked your wall color? Very important to know that along with the floor and cabinet color. What is your existing space adjacent to the kitchen like? Are the baseboards there going to support such a stark white cabinet - if that’s what you have committed to.

  • 4 years ago

    OP has gone silent, maybe getting those cabinets painted!