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Kitchen Backsplash Down to the final 2

12 years ago
Smoke or Mist
Which looks best?

Comments (47)

  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Mist
    jaxi123 thanked Coldwell Banker RPM
  • 12 years ago
    One on the right.
    jaxi123 thanked dclostboy
  • 12 years ago
    What are the color of your cabinets? Do you have picture of kitchen.
    jaxi123 thanked Angel 18432
  • 12 years ago
    Mist
    jaxi123 thanked jaysoo
  • 12 years ago
    Definitely mist!
    jaxi123 thanked glaaat
  • 12 years ago
    Cabinets are white
  • 12 years ago
    Mist
  • 12 years ago
    Mist
  • 12 years ago
    smoke you need color contrast of the darker color especially with white cabinets
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Is there a choice of neither? I think you can do better than the two selections... back splashes either make or break a kitchen redo.
  • 12 years ago
    Smoke with white cabinets. Very pretty.
  • 12 years ago
    Very nice choices - either would be great!
  • 12 years ago
    Neither. Go with a tan shade. It will warm up the space. The gray colors look dull and dirty.
  • 12 years ago
    Ps: love the counter!
  • 12 years ago
    I agree, keep looking. Great counter.
  • 12 years ago
    What is the name of this granite? I would consider it in my kitchen. I'm looking for something unique that would work with my porcelain tile. Thanks in advance.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Neither, unless you want to date your kitchen and be tired of it at the same time. Both the color grey and glass tiles are going to be out of style. A warm tone neutral, in a classic tile would be best.
  • 12 years ago
    smoke it best complements the granite!!!..use a tan grout...glass tile is classic
  • 12 years ago
    The person before you said gray and glass are soon to be outdated
    What is the best color to go with
  • 12 years ago
    A nice travertine would be a classic look, and not get dated as quickly. But it's your house, so do what you like.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Travertine as Carol mentioned is a good choirce. Something light tan, a natural color like sea oats or light khaki pants.
  • 12 years ago
    The darker one.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I think you should use something along the lines of the darker tile, but it looks a little too grey relative to your counter selection.
  • 12 years ago
    I agree with FINNE. I posted in your other thread here: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/final-2-dsvw-vd~907592
  • 12 years ago
    Why not do it in a full sheet of glass in the colour of your choice (I prefer Mist) - it will be much less busy. The granite is very busy already.
  • 12 years ago
    Mist but a white ceramic creamy stone would be better.
  • 12 years ago
    I agree with Carol and PPD. My granite and cabinet colors are similar to what you have and my backsplash is a beige/tan trav with a hint of gray and I love it!
  • 12 years ago
    I just put up a new "backsplash." Ceiling tile pattern paintable wallpaper, painted dark brown, light coat of Rust-Oleum metallic accent paint (Champagne). I also painted the counter top with Gianni Countertop paint. Low cost in case I wish to change in future. Attached pictures are before and almost after. Shine of the backsplash looks better than photo.
  • 12 years ago
    Oh, I like the ceiling tile idea. I have a little area that I'm using as a 'morning kitchen' that needs something but I don't want to do anything expensive because it probably won't stay as a kitchen long term. That could be a nice way to add interest and protect the wall a bit without breaking the bank.
  • 12 years ago
    Very easy to do. Whole backsplash project was less than $50.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I like the one on the right best!
  • 12 years ago
    Mist (if that's the lighter one)
  • 12 years ago
    If it's between the two, I think I would use the darker one as the lighter one may take on other colors once installed but my personal choice would be to use some other tile as subway will be dated someday soon. - Just my opinion for what it's worth.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Beautiful Choices. Smoke provides more contrast, especially considering white cabinets. What's the name of that granite?
  • 12 years ago
    Sagebrush is the name of the granite
    The gray does look better next to my white cabinets. Trying to find a gray subway tile now
  • 12 years ago
    We tried white, off white, and pearl subway tile samples and these colors did nothing but look blah when put beside the cabinets. So far gray is the best contrast.
  • 12 years ago
    Luckily I did not have to decide. I could not imagine so I say just go with what you like and in your budget and enjoy:)
  • 12 years ago
    Two comments: (1) Subway tile is a classic, not a trend. The fact that the average American finally discovered something classic made it a "trend." (2) The predominant color in the granite will have the longest life in your kitchen, thus I agree with those who suggested a warm neutral (cream, beige, etc.). Failing that, go with the granite as a backsplash or use a 4" granite backsplash.
  • 12 years ago
    Definitely, do not use either! I agree a tan to match one of the colors in the granite would work better.
  • 12 years ago
    I was in a 485,000 open house recenltly. The lady was a decorator, and she had her backsplash painted the same as her kitchen with some small art work and decorator pieces. It was the best look I have seen. I am building a new home and am planning to paint with my granite counter tops. You can always change the paint, but it would be too much trouble to change the tiles. .........paint a section the color of the subway tile. This may help you decide if you really like that the subway tile color.
  • 12 years ago
    Gray seems to look the best. Someone is trying to find me a gray ceramic subway tile. If they can't find the right color bluish gray, i will go with the smoke glass
  • 12 years ago
    If your floors are dark, I'd go with the lighter backsplash (and vice versa).
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Those tiles are the wrong colour. You need a warmer colour to go with the granite.
  • 12 years ago
    Darker one.
  • 12 years ago
    Darker one works better out of the two
  • 10 years ago
    I went with dark gray glass