topic Re: BACKSPLASHES in Home

BACKSPLASHES

Oznell — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 17:27:24 GMT

I agree with those who say that surfaces that are either difficult or expensive to change, should be as classic and timeless as possible. That's why I would not want a highly memorable, super-bright, or super-patterned, backsplash. If you got tired of it, it's a major pain to alter.

So, for me, a backsplash with plain tile and no patterns would be my choice. Within that confine, there still are options. Oh, and apart from tile, I Iove painted beadboard as a backsplash, below. It's so neat the way it continues up through the glass-fronted cupboards here:

While subway tile is a hundred-plus years old classic, it's been so popular in recent years that I'd prefer a little variation on that. Maybe like square tiles with a little sheen, stacked one on top of each other? I love this kitchen below, what we can see of it!

In fact, I do prefer a "stacked" look in any tile, rather than the overlapping style. This kitchen below is rather modern, and the stacked, vertical tile looks good with that, I think. Wouldn't want that much open shelving, but this too is a handsome kitchen.

The "slab" backsplashes became very popular. Stone veining can be beautiful, for sure, as long as it isn't too wild and crazy. I did see one that was patterned boldly, like a zebra. I'm guessing these marble slabs require specialized skills to install properly.

I can't even imagine having the means to have an old, mortared stone backsplash or wall like this one below, but what a dream! Even if it crumbled a tad, it would be worth it-- so warm and appealing. (But a nightmare to clean?) Let's not be practical...

Not everyone agrees with a preference for more low-key hard surfaces, of course. What sort of backsplash do you gravitate toward?

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Carolina925 — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 17:52:22 GMT

I like everything about #1, love beadboard in any room. I was in the process of building a waterfront home with two story tall vaulted ceilings in my living room, all done in beadboard siding painted white. All the carpenter crews balked at my decision to paint but I loved it and I was the one who was going to live there. Sadly, I didn't get to ever move in but when I think of favorite rooms, that one is always at the top of the list. I like the square tiles in #2; not very fond of any of the others.

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wilma — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 18:07:55 GMT

I like the last 2 backsplash photos best. They look like they could adapt to any design and decor. The white and grey backsplash looks smooth and would be easier to clean and wipe down than the textured backsplash.

I don't like the vertical grey brick look at all. Too dark for me. The one with white tiles is too light and plain. All those crevices would get very dirty over a cooktop and be quite a challenge to keep clean. The beadboard look is versatile, but I would be concerned about it getting dirty and how to clean it too.

Sorry to focus so much on cleaning, but I don't want clean up to be unnecessarily difficult. I guess if some people rarely use their kitchens to cook, that's not an issue. JMO

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jlkz — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 18:09:24 GMT

@Oznell

At several of our homes, I have used trays that were colorful as easily removable backsplashes on painted walls. They could also be easily used on other surfaces. The attachment: 3 M tapes originally intended for the hooks....just remember to leave a small pull edge on the bottoms for when you want to change them out.

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JudyL — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 18:10:07 GMT

I like pics #1 and #2 best. Love the beadboard the best.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 18:10:40 GMT

I really like the beadboard. If I had a large kitchen where a tile backsplash was needed I would do something plain but either add a center tile design ie over the stove, or put a single tile splashed here and there. Hope I am describing my ideas so that they can be understood dont know exactly how to describe it.

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happilyretiredgirl — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 18:41:53 GMT

I recently did a makeover in my kitchen. We painted my dark cabinets white and we did the beadboard for the backsplash and put our money toward granite counter top and new appliances. It made a big difference in our kitchen so far I am really liking it and time will tell if it holds up, if not, I will probably go with a white subway tile. Also we did some distressing to the beadboard which I really like the old aged look instead of being so white since my counter top is mostly white with some grains of light brown/tan. It made a 44 year old small kitchen look much bettter.

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DSD2 — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 18:52:14 GMT

I love the backsplash in the second picture!

I redid my kitchen decades ago and chose Corian. It was a white background with a speckled pattern. It still looks great today, I am very fortunate!

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LizzieInSRQ — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 19:23:40 GMT

I had one day planned to do a small kitchen remodel but a life change has squashed that dream.

I have since i bought my home in 2012 have dreamed of using Fasade brand vinyl panels for backsplsh once i would get new white european cabinets. Comes in so many styles and colors and finishes.

Fasadeideas.com. ( no c in Fasade)

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deeva — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 19:27:51 GMT

We're in the process of replacing our granite countertops and islands with Quartz. Still deciding if I want the quartz on the backsplash or tiles.

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bikerbabe — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 20:26:27 GMT

Love 1,2 and even 3.

Not a fan of the slab but probably easiest to clean?

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ECBG — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 20:39:03 GMT

The blacksplashes are so pretty! I would like the stone blacksplash the most, but keeping it clean in a kitchen where a lot goes on would require scrubbing with a brush-no thanks. I would love a wall paper like that!

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Marsha2003 — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 21:01:20 GMT

I'm just finishing up a partial kitchen remodel. I really dislike grout, so I decided to install a quartzite backsplash from the same slabs as the counters. I have dark cabinets, so I like the light-colored stone for the counters and backsplash as contrast. The existing cabinets which won't be replaced are a bit ornate, so beadboard would have added too much pattern.

That said, if I had a different house, I would love that white cabinets and beadboard backsplash.

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DREAMON — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 21:14:02 GMT

We got new countertops and backsplash 2 years ago and went with quartz.

I wanted a stone backsplash to match my fireplace wall that is across the room from the kitchen and in full view. We have a very open concept home.

I know the woman who works at the Kitchen remodel Company and she told me not to get the stone. She said is absorbs oil and is hard to keep clean.

We went with the quartz up the wall and I love it...easy to clean and makes the kitchen look bigger, bright, and airy.

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ECBG — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 21:36:10 GMT

@Oznell

I was looking around and this came up on Etsy; so perfect for a lady's bath or large closet!

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feline groovy — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 21:53:26 GMT

You can change a backsplash anytime you want by using removable decals.

It's affordable for most and a must if you're a renter.

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kindred cats — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 22:55:48 GMT

Currently, I'm a big fan of the newer square uneven shiny subway look. Lots of interest and remains an overall similar wash of color.

We took our quartz countertops up to the cabinets for a flawless look, however, you need to like the more simple elegance it presents. Some may say boring even. No electrical outlets show either.

Personally, I just like too many styles. So many pretty designs to choose from these days.

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GingerHead — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 02:54:01 GMT

@Oznell

Wowzers do I ever love those white glazed square tiles in the stacked pattern, sure wish I would've seen those before our kitchen reno.

We went with wavy glazed rustic looking grey longer subway tiles in the brick pattern and a star patterned tile over our stovetop. We chose white grout to tie in with our white veined quartz countertop. This is a close up (unfinished shelf is now finished). We do love what we chose but I might've thought twice after seeing the glossy white!

I also love the last picture with the rustic stone, that's the total dream look and I agree, I'd give up cleaning ability for that look!

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vermint — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:30:31 GMT

We redid our kitchen 10 years ago. I chose Typhoon Bordeaux granite countertops...it's a fairly busy, dramatic pattern with lots of veins, spots and "movement". I love it!

But I wanted the backsplash to sort of fade away, so we used 3" x 1" glass tiles, in various shades of brown. I don't like white grout, so we chose Quarry Red, which tied the tiles together beautifully and looked really good with the granite. After all these years, I don't think I'd change a thing!

There are so many more choices out there now, as I discovered when we remodeled out bathrooms last year...I don't ever want to have to pick out tile again, lol!

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SaveTheTurtles — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 01:30:48 GMT

They are all good!