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joann_babish

Backsplash yes or no?

4 years ago

Hi all. We had a quartz countertop installed today that I think works very well with the existing cherry cabinets and wood floor. Previously there was an old typical builders black/brown granite and the room is dark to start with. Now on to backsplash. I like the one pictured so just getting opinions on here. I saw it in a friend's house and it looks really nice, although she has white cabinets. Here are a few photos of new countertop with tile sample on last one. I am showing the veining in a close up but it is pretty light when you are not super close to it. Please ignore the partially removed backsplash. Thanks!






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  • 4 years ago

    I would use the counter material for the backsplash as well .. the splash choice is out of sync with your look… goes with the counters but not the cabs

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    • 4 years ago
      last modified: 4 years ago

      too much gray..not a good shape for your venue. I could see a pretty white arabesque if you want shape. More in keeping w classic, never out of style, cherry cabs. the 2nd pic has some gray but I think the all white is so beautiful and classic.

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      JoAnn Babish thanked herbflavor

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    • 4 years ago

      I don’t like the grays in that backsplash with your cabinets. Pretty counters though!

      JoAnn Babish thanked spainte2
    • 4 years ago

      Thanks for the comments. I am thinking now of going with white subway tile for a clean look.


    • 4 years ago

      Good choice …just be sure to have a good size counter sample when you choose your white backsplash sample…so it will be sure to match well…

    • 4 years ago

      Of course bringing samples home are best if possible…

    • 4 years ago

      Hi, I am showing photos of two different possible subway tiles. The first is a "slide white" tile. What I like about it are the dimensions of each tile, 4x12 and the variation in color seems to work with the countertop and the trim in the kitchen . The second and third photos show an "undulating" white tile (bottom three tiles on board) in a matte or glossy finish. I like the white ness but I'm not sure if it's perhaps too white for the countertop and trim. You can see the trim on a half wall in the last photo. At the store, the matte finish (bottom one on board) looked closer to countertop but in kitchen light they don't really look any different. I appreciate any thoughts. TY





    • 4 years ago

      there are 3 others on the board with six colors that look good . the top light gray green on left would be nice. the tile with the tonal edges..your first one should be shown in a shot furthur back. that has possibilities .

    • 4 years ago

      Thanks, Here are two more photos of tonal edges, further back



    • 4 years ago
      last modified: 4 years ago

      oh thats a good looking tile i think. [tonal edged] view it over a few days..different lighting etc....cherry has such a nice rich patina over time maybe the edge with a wee bit of variation adds that layer of slight complexity as opposed to all even toned white....its nice you picked that one to try for a change. see what you think....

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