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Looking for back splash ideas for our new kitchen!

11 years ago

We just built a new house and still need to do the backsplash in kitchen. We are going to go with stainless steel appliances. We don't want to spend alot of money either. Thanks for any help!

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Laurie E. Friedman, AIA Architect, LEED AP

11 years ago

I think that a pre-patterned mosaic tile combining glass and stone would look amazing and add a lot more "texture" to the space. By choosing one that contains the same type/color of stone that surrounds your fireplace, the tile backsplash will tie together (visually) the the two spaces. Also, a gold/brown tone glass tile will add a lot of warmth to the space. Check out Home Depot for a wide variety of reasonably-priced mosaic tiles. And be sure to purchase at least 10% more than you need, just in case!

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Architect Andrew Morrall
11 years ago
A clean modern option is to gom with full height backsplashes, bringing the counter up.

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Hi bananafinder, I'd love to give you some suggestions for a backsplash. What is your counter surface? Is it solid black or do you have some movement/variation? Do you want to stay neutral, light, dark, warm, cool...? I can give you suggestions or help you custom design something with a little more information about your tastes!
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How about some coloured glass ? it can be expensive but its an ideal material and could give a pop of colour if you wanted one . It comes cut like a counter top like marble would do , that you install in one piece or several depending on your kitchen lay out but unsure of where you would source as I'm in Europe
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Mel
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11 years ago
Our counters are black quartz
Natalie
11 years ago
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Lovely kitchen---though I wish you had gone with a white counter for your island just for some interest... A couple of tiles for you. Looking forward seeing it completed-It's really Beautiful! [houzz=][houzz=][houzz=][houzz=
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benjijk
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I've seen this house with a nice iridescent grey glass mosaic backsplash: Here are the links:
http://tiledaily.com/2011/11/19/small-brick-iridescent-glass-mosaic-grey/
http://tiledaily.com/2012/10/22/random-brick-ripple-glass-mosaic-cream/
http://tiledaily.com/2012/10/19/linear-random-brick-glass-mosaic-4-colors/
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