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Help Picking a Backsplash

4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago

Hello!

We are struggling to pick a backsplash for our new home. We purchased the home over 3/4 built, so the countertops and cabinets were installed already. But now we need to pick a backsplash.


Cabinets are a cream colored

Countertops are Manhattan Grey Quartz. https://www.msisurfaces.com/quartz-countertops/manhattan-gray-quartz/

Appliances are Stainless Steel

Floors are Natural Oak.


We want to bring some color and pattern into the space.


Thanks!




Comments (22)

  • 4 years ago
  • 4 years ago

    I like the one you linked. It’ll be a calm color palette with the drama being the shape and pattern. If you want more color, do it with a simpler shape and pattern.

    Ryan thanked Rachel Lee
  • 4 years ago

    I pike the choice you linked too love the shape and the color and your new home is lovely! ConCongratulations!

    Ryan thanked woocat88
  • 4 years ago

    Like! haha not PIKE! 😳🤦🏼‍♀️😆

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I also like the one you linked, but can you clarify the wall colour? In the first pic the walls look baby blue on my monitor (in that case, your chosen tile would not work), but in the other pics it looks like a warm off white with grey/green tones (in which case the tile works great).

    ETA: Your floors are wonderful. I love the colour you chose.

    Ryan thanked daisychain Zn3b
  • 4 years ago

    Why are you questioning/changing the original plan? ...the answer will help people understand which direction to go with suggestions...

    Ryan thanked lucky998877
  • 4 years ago

    Sure, wall color is white right now.


    Our concern is that green maybe a bit limiting in what we can do in the future. Especially when it comes to paint, furniture, and other decoration. We certainly like the tile, but would like a second opinion.


    Overall we want to avoid simply matching the Grey or creme color and repeating it on the wall.

  • 4 years ago

    I love the backsplash you picked. It gives your kitchen loads of style and personality but is still a fairly neutral color. I think the color is muted enough that it won’t limit your furniture and other decor decisions. Especially once you select your color scheme and accent accent color for the adjoining spaces. Go ahead and pick your color scheme now.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I went with all dark green lower cabinets and haven't felt like I'm limiting myself in anyway...and haven't had 1 regret about it in 1.5 years.

    I have a gray sectional and dark blue accents in the same open area...the green is repeated in houseplants. White, blue and green combo (to me) is very fresh, white oak floors and the gray couch keep things calm. Go for it! You were drawn to it, but now might be overthinking it? :)

    Ryan thanked lucky998877
  • 4 years ago

    Technically, I believe green is a Basic, not Neutral, color, so it coordinates with lots of neutrals and and accent colors, giving you many color scheme choices.

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you everyone! Here is the rendering. I think we will go with it! I'll be sure to post final photos.


  • 4 years ago

    That looks lovely! 


    You rarely get so many Houzzers who like the same tile so it must be a winner ;)

  • 4 years ago

    That tile looks perfect!

  • 4 years ago

    That looks great!

  • 4 years ago

    That is so beautiful. Excellent choice and in no way will that limit future color choices.

  • 4 years ago

    Love how the white centres (is that the grout?) tie into the cab colour.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    that's a nice tile design.

    Can you order a sample first? I'd just be concerned about the greenish tone next to your gray counter.



    I wish they had that tile in this color (s) It's a perfect match w/your gray countertop

    Urban Wave in the chevron layout. can you order a sample of this one too?




    comes in this shade too (which looks great w/your flooring.)

    https://www.msisurfaces.com/glass-mosaics/urban-wave-greige-3mm/

  • 4 years ago

    Will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • 4 years ago

    Ryan, have you tried inserting your pics while searching for backsplashes on the MSI website? It allows you to see how various tiles/stone will look in your kitchen. https://www.msisurfaces.com/product-search/

  • 4 years ago

    Fabulous tile, also like an A++ install job!

  • 4 years ago

    Looks great!