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does this backsplash work?!?!?

12 years ago
I have a kind of busy counter top in my kitchen and don't know if I can pull of this backsplash or if I need to go with something a lil more traditional?? HELP!!

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  • 12 years ago
    I don't think it works together. Too many colors and too many little pieces. Those back splashes seem to look better with a solid color or at least not too much variations. Something bigger and more neutral would look better.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Beautiful combination! But it is quite busy. Instead, I recommend going with the same type of glass tile, but all the same color and installed vertically for a waterfall effect.
  • 12 years ago
    No, you've got speckled with stripes. I'd pull out the cream and find a subway tile that matches or the grey glass that indomom mentioned.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    We agree with indomom, a grey tile will compliment your counter top and soften the contrast between these materials and your cabinets. The black in the backsplash tile is too harsh. You can use a warm grey tile in stone or porcelain that matches the mid-tone colour in the counter top. We like a classic subway tile which will be timeless in a brick pattern. Choose a grout colour that is a shade lighter than the tile.

    Try Daltile porcelain tile:
    http://products.daltile.com/series.cfm?series=239 (Urban Putty)

    or Daltile stone mosaic:
    http://products.daltile.com/seriesdetailStone.cfm?item=6594&series=105&item=6594&log=4&subType=1
    murpheyhannah thanked DAEDAL DESIGN
  • 12 years ago
    I also agree with others that it doesn't work all that well.
  • 12 years ago
    my only issue with picking a grey subway tile is what material??? glass seems to look too shinny to me but I don't know what else to choose from. any suggestions?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    The backsplash is lovely, but I agree with the others. It's a little too busy with the counter. I think as a design rule of thumb, busy backsplash needs a solid counter top and visa versa. I agree 100% with Wendi (Inspired Interiors)...try the same pattern in a solid color...vertically. you could even add a colored tile here and there if you wanted some color. I am obsessed with vertical tile installation. A simple turn of the orientation, and you just added loads of dimension and interest to your design. Also, you could do glass subway tiles as well, perhaps in a 2x8 for a modern spin...if you want some color you could also do a vertical pattern...with a line of color occasionally....see photos for inspiration. Good look! We would love to see what you decide on!
  • 12 years ago
    I agree both are nice independently but together I think you will find it too busy over time.
  • 12 years ago
    Here's what we used with a similar granite.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Maybe you shouldn't add a backlash and if you are go for one that looks like a mirror version of your tile
  • 12 years ago
    You can get a matte glass tile that won't be as shiny. There are lots of examples on Houzz.
    murpheyhannah thanked indomom
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Yes. Works fine.
  • 12 years ago
    I, personally, don't like it. With a small "print," like the counter top, you should go with a large tile combo. You don't want "busy" with "busy."
  • 12 years ago
    I think it's a little busy.
  • 12 years ago
    Yup. Now, if someone could help me with a vanity fixture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Too busy. I'd stick with one color.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I don't think it is too busy, it is just the wrong colors for the countertop. Your countertop seems to have a neutral cream/beige undertone and the backsplash tile you show has none of this. It has a much whiter tile. Try to find one with enough of the same undertone even if there is a lighter tile in the mix. You can try other materials besides glass tiles to give you a nice wow factor. Texture does amazing things as a backsplash. Mother of Pearl is becoming very popular as a backsplash. There are interesting textured tiles that can be used….
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Notice how this tiny stacked stone tile works with the countertop. It is harder to clean, no doubt, but uses no mortar between the stone tiles for a unique look.
  • 12 years ago
    I have picked these 3 tiles now to choose from I just need help narrowing it down. Thanks so much for all the help everyone is so helpful!
  • 12 years ago
    what are the cabinets? if light colored I go with the dark tile
  • 12 years ago
    Can you tell us the cabinet color. All these choices are much better.
  • 12 years ago
    I like the darkest and lightest of these three. Can you take a pic from further back so we can see floors and cabinets to help with our votes?
  • 12 years ago
    I agree on seeing the cabinets to help choose. But..if the cabinets are dark pick the med or lighter tones, if the cabinets are white.. well really they can all work…l