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Bare Kitchen Needs Backsplash and More Color

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Created: Feb 17, 2013

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Kitchen in my new home. I cannot seem to decide on a backsplash so I guess I'm looking for suggestions. The kitchen doesn't see a lot of light, so want to be careful not to add anything that will make it darker. Thinking shiny tin or glass...or stone...or? So many choices; just not sure which one to choose.

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maymehehe Topeka, KS

I would recommend a plain subway tile in a cream/almond color - something that works well with your granite. Add in a row around the middle of black glass tile for accent. The glass will be just enough to jazz it up a little and create interest, but it will be simple enough that it would compete with your granite.

Posted: Feb 22, 2013 | Flag

RealtorJay St Louis, MO

i don't recommend a backsplash in any "theme." that's not something that changes so easily. I'd go with some shades of tans, grays and golds in the glass rectangle style. not good on the terminology but that may be the subway they refer too. avoid tin also. that would cheapen the rich look of the kitchen.

Posted: Feb 21, 2013 | Flag

dale594 Wayne, NJ

How about marble subway tiles with maybe a contrasting thin tile in a darker color to pick up the dark color in the counter?

Posted: Feb 21, 2013 | Flag

DixieDo Long Island, NY

I noticed the deco above your window. You may want to use plain tiles and add a few scattered in to go with the wine & glass theme. Very nice kitchen

Posted: Feb 17, 2013 | Flag

DixieDo Long Island, NY

I noticed the wine bottle & glasses above your sink. You could get fairly plain tiles and add some deco tiles that would carry the same theme.

Posted: Feb 17, 2013 | Flag

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