Backsplash for Taj Mahal countertop and mahogany cabinets
I'm having a real tough time selecting a backsplash with the hope that it won't take attention away from the mahogany cabinets but tie in nicely with them along with the Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances and ivory travertine flooring. This is a contemporary-tropical style home in Hawaii. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Here are some photos of the kitchen cabinets (open shelving will be an enclosed appliance garage) along with two backsplashes that I liked. I'm wondering which of the two to choose or if I'm way off base here.
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8 years agoNot a fan of either. I think the color is off a bit. Cabinets are so beautiful. A beautiful backsplash will compliment the cabinets and countertop, so dont try to downplay the backsplash because you're afraid it will outshine the woodwork.
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Comments (10)Thank you so much AHD and all of you, my kitchen is 12ft x 15 ft . Height 11.5 ft. Window in the middle of west wall ( 12ft ) and door ( 3ft ) in the middle of North wall. I want to have a sink, dish washer , counter top 4 burner cooker hobb , cooker hood , 1 gas oven, 1 micro oven ( 42 litre ) and a refrigerator ( width 37", height 6'-6" ). I want to have a beautiful kitchen with tall ( may be double ) upper cabinets , comfortably placed lower cabinets and granite counter top. I would prefer dark Mahagony for cabinets. No there is no other openings or closets. I want to remodel the total interior layout of my kitchen. If possible try to include a small island . Waiting for everybody to help ....See MoreWhat colour would you paint these cabinets?
Comments (40)Hi Cesca, as your kitchen is quite dark I would go for white cupboards and natural wood worktops, something like your table and chairs. This I would live without changing as I think they looks very nice. I would move the table 50cm from the kitchen cabinets and put some nice carpet just under the table and the chairs to make the space warmer and more cozy. I would paint the walls with light green and add some colourful details. White ir light grey curtains would also make your kitchen look special. If one day you decide to change the floor go for natural wood....See MoreWhat colour for contrasting island and worktop?
Comments (42)Thank you both for responding. I really appreciate it Sonia Im not sure abut a very pale colour especially on the island which is really dark grey. I think it would be high maintenqnce to keep looking clean and a bit too much of a contrast? If you have found any similar I would love to see. I have looked but nothing that grabs me Marylee I put the worktop sample upside down sorry! I know what you mean re more wood though I have seen lots of examples where people have done it successfully. I guess it would have to match exactly. It's giving me such a headache!!...See MoreLight tiles, light worktops amd dark cabinets
Comments (13)Having just stayed in a house with a super busy looking granite worktop you realise you cant actually see when it is properly clean after cooking. Imo go for the worktop with a more subtle vein, which will look really smart with the dark cabinets. ( Love the floor tiles! )...See More- 8 years ago
- 8 years agoLooking at the photo's again (I'm in love with the cabinets). And so I think since the backsplash area does not cover a lot of area, you could bring in colored tiles. I would also cover the entire area by the windows up to the ceiling. It would be beautiful.
Rhonda Hooson thanked mrskain1 - 8 years ago
Update: Thank you to everyone for your wonderful ideas and advice. I waited until the countertops were installed and then chose a glass tile from the new Tommy Bahama line from Lunada Bay tile. This is called Cocos Keeling:
The backsplash should hopefully be installed this week and I'll post a picture when it's done but here's the kitchen with the countertops installed:
And, I'm going back and forth in grout color between Laticrete silver shadow and marble beige but I'm leaning towards the marble beige to help tie in the warmth of the travertine floors and wood cabinets with the cool grays in the Taj Mahal quartzite and the backsplash. Any suggestions on that would definitely be appreciated.
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- 8 years agoI have the same counters and I love, love, love them. Beautiful and bulletproof. No stains or etching after 5 years. Here are a couple of inspiration pics. The last is my kitchen...just plain white subway tiles.
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PRO8 years agoChoosing a backsplash can be overwhelming! Here is
a great article: A
Backsplash Guide
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Update: Here's the backsplash installed and I'm loving this Tommy Bahama Coco's Keeling from Lunada Bay Tile! I think it compliments the Taj Mahal quartizite countertops without distracting from the mahogany cabinets. I really appreciate all the help and direction. Absolutely thrilled! Now I can't wait for my husband (who's the electrician) to install the lighting and switches. We're most likely going to use receptacles with a grey tone similar to the Silver Shadow grout so they blend into the backsplash (just for the kitchen of course). I see a new dilemma on the horizon - figuring out how one does under cabinet lighting for European style frameless cabinets. :) Thank you Houzers!!!
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