Bathroom vanity backsplash - 1 wall or 3?

last year

We're in the middle of a bathroom remodel. We are painting all of the walls around the vanity, not tiled. I wanted to put 4" backsplash around all 3 sides of the vanity, but a designer friend told me that it is out of style. What are your thoughts? Backsplash on the back only or that + the side next to the linen cabinet or on all 3 sides?

Thank you in advance!

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Maureen

last year

Given the tower, it’s important to ensure proportions work well and overall, it feels balanced - a 6” would be a good option.

Another idea re: balance is to tile the entire back wall.

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Comments (7)

Lyn Nielson
last year
not a fan of the 'curb'

it's a lazy fix for the countertop installers... covers the gap when they don't do a clean professional job. Make a statement and tile the wall.
PRO
May Construction, Inc.
last year
I agree with your friend adding tile to all three sides is dated. A full wall of tile would be such a focal point!
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PRO
HALLETT & Co.
last year
If nothing else do something more chosen than 4”. 6” at least looks intentional. I have 12” (wall hung faucets) and on back wall only.
Elaine
Original Author
last year
last modified: last year
Thank you all for the feedback. Sadly the backsplash from the supplier only comes in a 4" and we are not going to tile the wall, but they are all great suggestions.
Maureen
last year
4” will be fine, just use a tall mirror.
Elaine thanked Maureen
User
last year
I'd tile the whole back wall...only. 4" tile backsplash IS dated...your friend is right. Love the set up you've chosen...a tiled wall will be nice!