Which backsplash should we go with?

8 years ago

My wife and I have our choices for a backsplash basically down to these 3 choices. We looked at soooo many different styles and samples the last few days and visited 7 different stores. We are pretty set on one of these. We spoke to a lot of different people and everyone has their own opinion. I would love to get your opinions on which we should choose and why. Thanks!!

This is what our kitchen looks like.

And the three choices. The first one has mirror pieces in it. What you see is the reflection. We really liked this one b/c of how it reflects the surrounding and how it looks with our appliances.

#2 More grays in this one.

#3 Herringbone in white. The diagonal pattern is a nice touch.

Featured Answer

acm

8 years ago

#1 and 2 are probably too busy -- the first brings a nice bit of color, but the second actually doesn't match the grey tones of the counter, so strictly out. I think that the third would be classically elegant without overloading your kitchen with pattern. Livable in the long run.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (44)

intown123
8 years ago
I am a bit hesitant about 1 and 2 because of the busy high contrast look with counters that already have detail as well as the lip of counter already on the backsplash. I am also hesitant about 1 and 3 because of what looks like a natural stone that is different from the counter. My choice would be to go monochromatic. You already have some backsplash (unless removing that is an option which would be ideal). Something in the style of what you have but all one color glass or ceramic. If I had to eliminate one of these it would be 2.
Ahmed Rashid thanked intown123
Related Discussions
which green colour for kitchen
Q
Comments (29)
I love the English mist as it is more appealing to me. It has an organic appeal plus good energy in a room that gets a lot of action. It looks very rich and saturated color!
...See More
making a 'move' decision and going for it
Q
Comments (11)
hi everyone, dropping by to say us twins are off to the 'self build' at city west this weekend, decided on sunday so i can rest tomorrow. twin very undecided about all of this, she needs some reassurance, hard to find that in todays pace. not entirely sure who i could ask! anyway we are off to a top specialist hospital soon, very soon so we are getting our medical files all sorted right now. we have an extremely rare disease so we have to go out to get the help we need nada in ireland, i know i have a test lined up for the very first day on arrival, if they take any more lumps out of my muscle without anasthesia i will go nuts, yes my friends not for the faint hearted and i mean it, they cannot deaden the muscle, guess they have to see it wriggle!!!!
...See More
Should we merge our ensuite and main bathroom to make 1 large bathroom
Q
Comments (2)
Hello Edel, Well you are in the fortunate place having a loo and shower downstairs.. I am sure this might become useful when the boys are older.. So if you wanted more wardrobe space.. This doesn't have to involve wall to wall cupboards.. You could have free standing wardrobes.. A bigger bathroom would mean you could have double wall hung sinks and large walk in shower and a separate bath.. Wall hung loo as well.. Or possibly you could create a wet room style shower and loo and separate walk in closet.. accessed from your bedroom. Keep a bathroom next door.. Hard to tell if any of these ideas could work without a plan.. : ))
...See More
Should I paint the floor boards white?
Q
Comments (17)
It looks very pretty. I would look at pics of painted floors versus whitewashed and see which you prefer then people can hopefully help with methods. I've used chalk paint but not on a floor. Annie Sloan sell floor lacquer so you don't need to use the wax which is very time consuming to apply, the lacquer can be rollered on. The only thing I would say is that it does not adhere to I think varnish made in the 80's and I find the White paint coverage is poor although not an issue if white washing. I wondered if there was a cheat method using zinsser to avoid sanding if using normal paint and have found this, no idea on how successful it is! http://www.zinsseruk.com/how-to-guide/how-to-paint-woodstained-or-varnished-surfaces/
...See More
PRO
Washington Marble Works
8 years ago
I agree, #3 is the best of the options! Are you removing the 4" existing splash?
Ahmed Rashid thanked Washington Marble Works
Ahmed Rashid
Original Author
8 years ago
I had a feeling most people would say #3! I have a contractor coming to take a look at removing that 4 inch splash that goes up. We would like to remove it, but have been told by one place that they recommend not removing b/c it may damage the granite underneath. They don't want to be liable for anything. I have seen some people leave it. Can it be removed safely? Our home is just 1.5 years old (we bought it brand new), if that matters.
acm
8 years ago
was afraid to ask -- how removable depends on whether it was attached above or behind the granite -- if the latter, then you leave a gap. anyway, you can live with it if you must...
Ahmed Rashid thanked acm
K L
8 years ago
#3!
Ahmed Rashid thanked K L
Ahmed Rashid
Original Author
8 years ago
The 4 inch piece it is literally on top of the granite counter and touching the wall. And yes, we would like it removed, but can live with it if necessary. Thanks everyone for your input!
Krystal Lund
8 years ago
I like 3.
Ahmed Rashid thanked Krystal Lund
Mani Medina-Markham
8 years ago
I believe three is best given the busy nature of the countertops.
Ahmed Rashid thanked Mani Medina-Markham
PRO
Cynthia Taylor-Luce
8 years ago
Yes, three is best. Don't worry about the granite lip. It will look fine.
Ahmed Rashid thanked Cynthia Taylor-Luce
Lynne Mysliwiec
8 years ago
#3 ... removing the 4" back splash is not necessary
Ahmed Rashid thanked Lynne Mysliwiec
Lynne Mysliwiec
8 years ago
Let me amend that. I would pick #3. You should pick the one you like the best :-)
Ahmed Rashid thanked Lynne Mysliwiec
PRO
Jade Designs Building Design & Drafting
8 years ago
Last one out of the choices...have you considered laminex metaline??
Ahmed Rashid thanked Jade Designs Building Design & Drafting
tgb1
8 years ago
3
Ahmed Rashid thanked tgb1
Ahmed Rashid
Original Author
8 years ago
We looked at laminex metalline, but everytime I see it, it's with a white kitchen/cabinets and contrasts nicely. I don't think a bright, bold color will go well with our dark cabinets.
PRO
Jade Designs Building Design & Drafting
8 years ago
Dark bench
PRO
Jade Designs Building Design & Drafting
8 years ago
V
PRO
Jade Designs Building Design & Drafting
8 years ago
Sorry didnt think that uploaded. This is one of my house designs using the metaline with a dark bench
Ahmed Rashid thanked Jade Designs Building Design & Drafting
PRO
Jade Designs Building Design & Drafting
8 years ago
Diamond Ice or icicle metallic
Kristy
8 years ago
I would choose #3
Ahmed Rashid thanked Kristy
User
8 years ago
I like your third option
Ahmed Rashid thanked User
PRO
cg interiors group
8 years ago
The countertop has so much movement, I'd also opt for number 3 - it has the softest colors.
Ahmed Rashid thanked cg interiors group
Judy Mishkin
8 years ago
3, or a different solid in the same pattern.
Ahmed Rashid thanked Judy Mishkin
Judy Mishkin
8 years ago
i did a busy backsplash with a busy counter, this was 7 years ago. looks very dated, as people have since wised up.
grapefruit1_ar
8 years ago
If I was forced to pick I would go with #3.... But I would prefer a solid color for the same reasons as " nnigrt" said.
Ahmed Rashid thanked grapefruit1_ar
Ahmed Rashid
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you again to everyone for chiming in. Clearly, people love the # 3 option herringbone. My wife and I are leaning towards it. It's simple, clean, and classic. However, if anyone has a strong suggestion for anything else, please post a picture.
kittnkaboodle
8 years ago
I like 3
PRO
Your Home With Deb
8 years ago
All of your choices are very nice, in their own right. I would suggest, due the granite with extreme speckling, that you may look at subway tile that will be glossy or metallic, and in gray or white. Check out Case Design http://www.houzz.com/pro/casedesignremodeling/case-design-remodeling-inc They have quite a lot of great projects to help with your decision.
PRO
Your Home With Deb
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

Staged Listing NEW CONTRUCTION by Staged Home Decor · More Info

My personal opinion is, this is clashing too much with the granite. The floor choice is all wrong, of course. That said, you may feel this just what your were thinking when you were narrowing down your choices. Ultimately, you will be looking at it everyday. This is a new contruction Staging Project from one of my own real estate listings.

This is a recent staging of real estate investor property. Does this appeal/help you?
Ahmed Rashid
Original Author
8 years ago
^I disagree with you. To each their own.
PRO
Your Home With Deb
8 years ago
Ahmed, as I said this is your kitchen and you will be looking at it everyday. The photos show very nice cabinets and backsplashes similar to your choices. I hoped to help by showing the similar finished projects.
Ahmed Rashid
Original Author
8 years ago
I appreciate you posting the pics to give us ideas, I just disagree with the floor being "all wrong". That's all.
PRO
Cabinets 4U, Inc.
8 years ago
Do you want the backsplash to be the "star"?

Choosing a kitchen focal point? Here is a great
article that might help: Kitchen
Focal Point
Ahmed Rashid thanked Cabinets 4U, Inc.
Ahmed Rashid
Original Author
8 years ago
I just wanted to follow up with pics of the final product. We did get the herringbone. Thanks for all of the suggestions.
PRO
Your Home With Deb
8 years ago
Can't wait to see the pic. I want to let you know, that my comments below the pics I posted, were of the pics I had posted not yours. You flooring is fabulous!
PRO
Your Home With Deb
8 years ago
Very nice!
PRO
Your Home With Deb
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
BTW, my own cabinets are exactly like yours.
Ahmed Rashid
Original Author
8 years ago
Staged Home Decor - I think I misunderstood your comments before. I apologize for that. I get it now. And thanks!
PRO
Your Home With Deb
8 years ago
oh yes and my hardwood is the same. :)
shannonmccall77
8 years ago
#3, or something similar.
PRO
Tile Designs of New England
8 years ago
#3 would work best.
Doyle Hou
8 years ago
I like the third one the best out of the options that you suggested. I feel that it compliments your existing design the best out of the three. Good luck!
PRO
Monarch Sofas
8 years ago
oh boy people, he already went with #3... see pics above ;)

looks great :)

xoxo eva @ MONARCH SOFAS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HUNDREDS OF CUSTOM SOFA AND SECTIONAL PROJECTS

KENZIE STYLE ( aka NELLIE) - Chesterfield Sofa or Sectional · More Info
PRO
User
6 years ago
I would like to see a subway tile in clear glass for the backsplash.