I don't see any beadboard. You already have a back splash (the curb that matches your countertop) If you plan to install slim, verticle beadboard, I would put it on all the walls, above the curb, above the vent hood, and where the blue tile is now.

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Whoops, Lyn - added photo of beadboard.

I love the blue tile and the existing short backsplash and wouldn't change it.

Aha, I saw the beautiful before and after post and assumed you'd decided to go blue. Guess not. I'm with you on changing it.

I'd veer cautiously into the direction of cladding area #2 and #3 with T&G. I know that Gil, friend to us all, has this as a lot of his splashes, but I don't think your kitchen needs that much country nostalgia. You have a crisp brightness that I appreciate it. Plus, if you do those areas, it will seem odd to not have it on the sink splash, and that opens up a whole can of worms. Alos, I wouldn't like cleaning stove splatterings out of grooves. I'd do one of the following:

A. Stainless range splash all the way up, ala Gil, who I know you like.

B. Run your marble to the height of the second row of blue tiles. Paint the rest the wall color.

C. Paint it all white and hang a picture or object there. You are fantastic at styling and could pull this off well.

D. White subway tile and white grout, 4"x6", as close to your cabinet color as possible, all the way up.

Thanks, Kendrah! Those are all great ideas that I've thought about myself.

SS-I initially wanted to use the Viking SS backing + shelf ala Gil, but my range is too old to be compatible with the current model and I will likely replace in the next few years, so didn't want to commit to something Viking-specific (it is not just aesthetic; it reroutes the vent out the back of the oven above the shelf, so it doesn't get grotty). And keeping SS looking good is a pain IME.

Marble - probably my first choice, but I've had no luck finding remnants.

Drywall + something on the wall - thought about doing this with a clock ala another great, David Netto (who does this in almost all his kitchens), but the grease... And a painting or something not utilitarian over a stove is maybe a bit too twee for me.

White subway is definitely a possibility.

The thing with the V-Groove is that people say it will be a pain to clean splatters, but I didn't have any splatters on the drywall that I lived and cooked with for 3-4 months. I had some grease and nastiness, but that will happen with any backsplash and isn't so hard to clean.

https://www.thegritandpolish.com/blog/a-backsplash-for-our-range-how-the-paneling-is-holding-up

They added an integral backsplash

I think it is going to look odd not to include v-grove above the hood if it is below the hood. I think I would just replace the blue tile with another tile that is close in color to the walls or cabinetry, and I wouldn't add tile above the 4" BS.

In addition to replacing the BS tile with a more subtle tile, I might entertain adding v-grove in locations 2 and 3 so that it is repeated in the kitchen. P. Allen uses a lot of different BSs in his kitchen, and I think it looks great. I don't think I would repeat the v-grove on the window/sink wall because it might be too much. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8VsPZVRNoQ

Thanks! I wouldn't really consider adding V-groove above the hood. If I do this, it's serving as a backsplash, so just covering the wall. The area above the hood is not on the same surface of the wall and is integrated into the cabinetry using the same material as the cabinets (maybe that is not clear on the photo).

Can’t really see what material you have now on the walls above the countertops but I would def not do headboard behind a stove. For many reasons; not easy to clean, very out of style and you’re talking about wood behind a stove when you want something that is not highly flammable. If I could see the material above the countertops, I would recommend some complimentary tile options. I agree with you about changing the blue tile and would keep the color palette cohesive. It will make the kitchen feel modern and bigger.

BTW, the tile should continue above the hood.

@DeSantis & Domb Interior Designs, like you, I thought tha area above the hood was wall, but it's not. The OP pointed out that that area is only slightly recessed in relationship to the wall cabinets on either side, so it's not the back wall. For that reason, it wouldn't make sense to tile that area.

I sort of think the kitchen is much too nice to settle for v-grove behind the range. Honestly, I would just re-tile the area between the range and hood with a color that blends in, and then leave everything else as is.

Beautiful kitchen!

To each their own! This is a very classic kitchen in an antique cottage, and I think beadboard works in that context. I'm not going for fancy, or on trend. Many of the inspiration photos I saved throughout the design process used some form of beadboard as a backsplash.

The thought of white subway tile puts me to sleep, but given the feedback, perhaps I'll reconsider.

Or maybe you should track down a 30x30 olympia white danby marble remnant for me.

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beeboo22 I think my range has what they're calling a "backsplash." I'm calling it a vent. You can see it the photo I used.

Kinda funny that someone wrote a whole blog post filled with complicated thoughts about a 3" metal strip but... then again, I'm posting on this forum!

I should add that the V-groove originated from the fact that the house has lots of original V-groove paneling throughout, albeit not in the kitchen

I didn't mean to suggest that v-groove was inferior. I just thought your kitchen seemed so upscale that you might consider something nicer than paneling. I have painted v-groove paneling throughout my house too, which I love and consider myself lucky to have it. It's quaint and original to my cottage (except that it is painted now). I even added more v-groove when I remodeled a bedroom and a bath because I love the look. My apologies, I had no idea that your house had a lot of it, It totally makes sense why you were leaning in that direction, now that you explained it. :)

Can’t really see what material you have now on the walls above the countertops but I would def not do headboard behind a stove. For many reasons; not easy to clean, very out of style and you’re talking about wood behind a stove when you want something that is not highly flammable.

I'm with you on part of this: Yes, beadboard may not "hold up" behind a stove because that area needs cleaning more often, and it could definitely be a fire hazzard.

But don't do anything because it's in/out of style. Style comes and goes, and chasing it is a fool's errand -- something that can never be accomplished; additionally, beadboard is a classic -- in the right kind of kitchen. In the right space, beadboard feels "soft" and blends in.

One other thought: Don't get the cheap-y beadboard. The good stuff looks better.

It's quaint

Yes, and -- while that doesn't suit every house -- when it's in the right space, beadboard is perfect.

The old farmhouse in which I grew up has pale blue beadboard ceilings and the same on the backsplash -- it's perfect in that room.

Has a marble tile been discussed? Would it clash with your countertop?

I must be in the minority- I think a plain painted wall is workable until the perfect solution appears. I didn’t do a backsplash for over a year when a purchased house needed so much work, I was literally out of decisions when we got to the backsplash. The right paint will be washable enough - unless someone throws a pot of spaghetti sauce there.

I absolutely love the v-grove - but I think BS tile is overrated and dates f.a.s.t (and when did the random wall underneath cabinets or above a range become a "star" of the kitchen) - a quiet/curated space comes from fewer materials and I think better stands the test of time. Add your unique touches with a small special painting and other things you love

theresa21 My post was mostly addressed to the person who called it ”very out of style”. No worries!

i honestly think that the problem is not in the tile but in corbels .

The Blue backsplash definitely is very eye catchy, if you want to remove it - i would go for it. I personally would remove the corbels (no matter how i like them and i do like them) and put same type of tile you have, just in white.

Thanks, Kate! Can't bring myself to remove the brackets, but appreciate the input. They were very much an integral part of the design for me.