Which backsplash?
samayyz
6 years ago
We originally thought to do subway tile backsplash but decided it looked a bit to bland. So now we have narrowed down it down between these two choices. I prefer the grey and stainless steel but am worried it will make the kitchen look too dark.
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Comments (1)I vote A! What did you decide to do?...See Moresamayyz
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoThe grey tiles have a mother of pearl appearance and don't look appropriate with the simple classic selections in the kitchen.
A plain stainless mosaic might work with your current selections.
This white backsplash might be successful.
http://www.statementstile.com/pages/product.asp?mg={674194BD-4D7D-466C-AFD0-1BAB240F8B26}
samayyz thanked BeverlyFLADezinersamayyz
6 years agoOkay here are the measurements and pics of the room. I checked tile bar and I didn't see anything I like. My husband is also very particular and doesn't like patterns or colors so it's very hard for us both to agree on something. I will run to my local big box store later and see if I can find something more contemporary. I have put off completing my kitchen for 1 yr because we can't agree o on backsplash so at this point I just want a completed kitchen.
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