What is the trend with backsplashes
I have a galley kitchen, doing white cabinets with granite. I have not picked out the granite but leaning towards something similar to those below.
The floors are going to be Happy Floors Neostile Silver which is the bottom picture with the tile on the left. I have a backsplash next to it. I won't decide on the backsplash until the everything is installed and the granite is finalized. Note that the grey in the backsplash is not as gray as the picture shows. It's more neutral in person.
My question is - what is the trend in backsplashes? Not that I want to be trendy but I keep reading how glass mosaics and bars are out, yet I see them for sale everywhere. I like the subway look but was hoping for something with a little more pop than that. But something neutral that won't compete with the granite. I don't want bubbles or circles or anything that is way out there. I am also not a fan of dark backsplashes, particularly in this kitchen because this kitchen will get no natural light. It will have plenty of light as we will have under the cabinet LED lighting and plenty on the ceiling.
I'd appreciate any thoughts. My style is transitional leaning modern with a coastal feel.
PS - the floor tile - I was considering the tile on the right but most the granites I picked are on the cooler color family. Also we have not ruled out quartz. I haven't found any that I really like. If we went with quartz, we would pick a plain one and then have a fancier backsplash.
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoIf selling in 10 years, your granite is lovely, but very taste specific. I don't think you can go wrong with quartz and then your backsplash and flooring options are endless. I would be heading towards a classic, wider audience appeal and with the darker floor, it would be really sharp. A herringbone marble backsplash is one idea that would achieve a timeless yet modern look.
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