Kitchen backsplash ideas?

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<p>NWMom, where can one get the Devine paint? (Another PNW poster here)</p>

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<p>I was just at a friends house and loved what the husband had done there - it’s not your colors at all, but you could do the same thing with a different color scheme. It was the proportions I particularly liked. He ran two rows of iridescent glass tiles mosaic tiles 2 x 3/4" I think along the counter top, then had marble tiles (a very simple plain whitish gray) that were 12" wide by 18" high which he topped with another two rows of the mosaic tiles. It was very simple, both modern a classic looking.</p>

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<p>mathmom, I bookmarked your tile leaves link. Thanks!</p>

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<p>what about classic white subway tile? it might make for a lovely, light kitchen, unless the cream cabinets require something with more contrast.</p>

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<p>Here is a photo of the countertops everyone.</p>

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<p>I chose this at the granite yard but I am getting worried that when I google Magma Gold, the slabs looks entirely different and have a lot more of the black/grey in them (as opposed to it being more well mixed).</p>

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<p>seiclan, did you not choose the actual slabs you wanted? When I chose mine, I looked at the slabs and chose the four that I liked best. I took photos of each so that I knew they were the same. Then when the fabricator received the slabs, I went to see them again prior to him starting to cut them. As an aside, that day was one of the most fun in this reno experience. It was like touring an art museum. So many beautiful pieces of granite!</p>

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<p>The fabricator should have you look at and approve the actual slabs they are going to install because there can be a wide variation in patterns and colors even though the names are the same. In my experience, internet photos are very misleading because colors just don’t look the same as in person, so I wouldn’t get too worry about it until you see the slabs.</p>

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<p>I chose the slab (that you see in the photo) but never thought to see ALL the slabs that were behind it. I will need to do this. I am new at this. :(</p>

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<p>Pretty granite! </p>

<p>The granite yard should let you see all slabs and select the one(s) you want. Be sure to take photos and mark the ends of your selected slabs with a pen or sharpie. There are lots of stories of people having their slabs sold out from under them.</p>

<p>When your fabricator has the templates, you can insist on being there when the templates are laid out on the slabs. That way if there’s a particular section of the slab that you want featured on an island, for example, you can be sure you’ll get what you want.</p>

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<p>Well, not a decorator here, and certainly not in keeping with above posters, but a friend of mine did her own backsplash on her old house herself with these aluminum tiles with imprinted designs. I thought they looked great. As I had just put a metal backsplash on my mom’s kitchen, I liked how hers had the practicality of my plain metal, but the beauty of the imprinted design. Very simple and inexpensive. </p>

<p>I have a tile grout kitchen, and while it looks nice, it’s not practical, and if improperly installed, as ours was, will cause you major headaches down the line.</p>

<p>For resale value, though, a gorgeous kitchen is a definite plus!</p>

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<p>Just had new granite and back splash put in a few weeks ago. We’re updating the house in hopes of selling within the the next year. The granite is New Venetian Gold.</p>

<p>The backsplash is a natural stone of varying earth tone colors. Each block is a different color. It’s the kind that comes in big squares and are held together by a netting on the back. The blocks are rectangular in shape and laid in a brick pattern (or subway tile pattern). We love it. It’s subtle but has a different look to it than the basic square tile.</p>

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<p>I hear you Packmom…we are updating our house so WE can enjoy the renovations!! And I’m picking things <em>I</em> like. If the next owner doesn’t like them…so be it. They can change them!!</p>

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<p>I will give you a link to a fabulous website where a great group of people love to help others with their kitchen choices. I finished my kitchen four years ago but still check in often.</p>

<p>The actual website set up is pretty archaic but the posters are top notch.</p>

<p>[Kitchen</a> Forum - GardenWeb](<a href=“Kitchen Forum | Houzz”>Kitchen Forum | Houzz)</p>

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<p>Bunsen-</p>

<p>You can find Devine paint at Miller Paint (Portland area).</p>

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<p>I forgot to add that it can be a good idea to pick your backsplash after your granite is installed. Holding small samples of granite next to sample boards of tile doesn’t always give you a great idea of how things will look on a larger scale. </p>

<p>If you love your granite and you want it to be the focal point of your kitchen, I would concentrate on getting a sedate backsplash tile that will let your granite be the star. You can add interest and depth to your kitchen by choosing a tile with an unusual texture, finish or shape instead of adding more color patterns.</p>

<p>I just reread your post and noticed you have already been to the garden web. If you post a picture of your kitchen after your granite is installed you’ll get great backsplash suggestions.</p>

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<p>Montegut,</p>

<p>Can you give more information on the aluminum backspash with embedded designs? It sounds intriguing, kind of 20s looking maybe?</p>

<p>I am realizing that I don’t really like the super big tiles on a backsplash, prefer more of the small tile mosaic look.</p>

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<p>^Here are some pictures: [Embossed</a> Metal Kitchen Backsplashes and Elegant Kitchen Accessories](<a href=“http://dalokitchenaccessories.com/]Embossed”>http://dalokitchenaccessories.com/)</p>

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<p>Thanks, Mathmom. Has a 20s feel to it. Very striking but not for me, I don’t think. I like a warmer look.</p>

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<p>I did glass tile all the way to the bottom of the cabinets and to the ceiling behind the stove *in back of the exhaust hood.) I chose to do it all in one color as otherwise it would look to busy with the granite. </p>

<p>I also chose the slab my counters were made from.</p>