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Is it too much white going on?

3 years ago

Hello Houzzers,


We opened up the space and brightened up the kitchen with white basically everything. Any suggestions for contrast and to add some character would be appreciated. We will be adding champagne bronze fixtures but should the backsplash be white as well?


Comments (16)

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    No more white--I'd add a colorful tile backsplash, a blue or green would be lovely.

    Then add a rug, counter top accessories, perhaps a window treatment for interest.

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  • 3 years ago

    What about cabinet hardware? That will add some contrast too. White backsplash would look nice with a neutral grout color. The sample you have there would look nice too i think! Looks pretty :)

  • 3 years ago

    I really like the white sample you have. I think white backsplash is timeless. Put your colour on your walls and add some colourful accessories too. It’s always easy to paint and change your accessories when you tire of them. A lot harder to change out a coloured backsplash should you tire of it

  • 3 years ago

    Thank you ladies for the input! Cabinet hardware will be a champagne bronze (gold) and we need to bring up the cabinet where the sink is to fit the kitchen faucet. We will be adding molding as well. The backsplash is the tricky one.

  • 3 years ago

    Are you near a Floor and Decor? They have loads of stuff in the store. My closest is 69 miles and I drove it and came home with only 3 samples. However, even though I did not go with their samples, I got loads of ideas. Sometimes online just does not cut it.


    Consider swapping out the white range hood as well.

  • 3 years ago

    You could experiment with color(s) by simply painting the backsplash. Cheap and easy, and easy to tile over when you're sure of your choice.

  • 3 years ago

    Try @nickel_kg’s idea of putting up sample colors before you make a decision. The marble idea is also a way to “break up” the whiteness, but you may like a soft color there. Buy Samplize colors so you don’t keep buying small cans of paint.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    IMO a nice simple galss subway tile could work but what do you mean by raising the sink? BTW I hate rugs in kitchens they are always a tripping hazed. There are lots of ways to bring color in without ever getting a rug. I never like real marble next to fake quartz

  • 3 years ago

    Hi Patricia, we have to raise the cabinet above the sink because the faucet is a high arc. Hoping this won’t look odd. Will play around with samples and yes glass tiles are beautiful and easy to clean. Going for a neutral look.

  • 3 years ago

    Champagne bronze - faucet, hardware, light fixtures.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    You might be able to add some interest and color with hardware and a backsplash. Here are just a few ideas for you that might help:

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  • 3 years ago

    Beautiful thank you

  • 3 years ago

    I think it’s wise to keep things that are hard to change neutral. If/when you want to make a change in decor, you won’t be married to a previous choice.


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  • 3 years ago

    Add some blue and green accessories like towels rug it will give the play some contrast and character and a big pop

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I would recommend a more contrasting counter top and/or backsplash that pops yet compliments your white cabinetry nicely. Here's an example where we worked with the homeowner to choose their tile backsplash and thick counter tops. Adding appropriately designed hardware would help a lot too.


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