Upstands or tile
9 years ago
Hey,
So we have our kitchen nearly installed and having quartz folks pop round next week. However, we really really need some other opinions re up stands or tiles. I like both but can't have both, and want to create a chic feel. Would you file this kitchen or put an up stand?
I can't seem to find the tile tiles either and I think that would have helped to narrow down my options. Anyhows, should I wait for the dream tiles to match or upstand?
Cheers
P.s what else would you do to improve the kitchen? One picture shows the kitchen before (just for fun) and the other shows the sample cabinet with the chosen worktop and floor.
So we have our kitchen nearly installed and having quartz folks pop round next week. However, we really really need some other opinions re up stands or tiles. I like both but can't have both, and want to create a chic feel. Would you file this kitchen or put an up stand?
I can't seem to find the tile tiles either and I think that would have helped to narrow down my options. Anyhows, should I wait for the dream tiles to match or upstand?
Cheers
P.s what else would you do to improve the kitchen? One picture shows the kitchen before (just for fun) and the other shows the sample cabinet with the chosen worktop and floor.
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Comments (7)Hello , as a supplier of both granite worktops and tiles , in normal situations both is the preferred route , consider that the upstands will normally be a little thicker than the finished tile so it creates a natural break point... If you need any help in finding the best products please feel free to contact us at Core and Ore , 01179 042408...See MoreUpstand behind hob with tiled backsplash?
Comments (8)Running the upstand behind the hob looks absolutely fine, seen it plenty of times and customers have always been happy, the only slight downside is large pans and woks can be up against the upstand as its thicker than your tiles but thats being really picky. Personnally i prefer this look then stopping the upstand, then stepping back for your splashback tiles and then stepping forward again and restarting the upstand and its easier to keep clean as well with no little corners for dirt to get trapped....See Morekitchen upstand into tiling or glass?
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9 years agoHi. Do you have a larger image of the worktop or name? I like the antique mirror or upstand suggestions. If you did want tiles, I like the cotes meadow tiles by walls of stone to add texture or others from the same range are nice ( look at John Torodes kitchen on DeVOL). I might just question how well they clean though :) I might just add tiles behind the hob and have upstands elsewhere. You could add a shelf to the chimney breast so as to accessorise. I think the kitchen will look lovely with just a few accessories but do add something in wood and a herb or 2
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- 9 years ago@Minnie you are the best!!!!! Honestly! How cool are those tiles.
I'm getting calcatta oro worktop very similar to the noun attached but goofily with more gold in it.
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- 9 years agoSooo here is stage two and I took all your advise into consideration. It's not done yet as we want to add molding to the chimney hood bit, but we went with upstands. We will use wood to warm up the space, with antique brass/gold accessories too. I'll send a pic once I'm done.
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