Need help! - Kitchen Remodel
We're finally changing up our kitchen. I'm having trouble picking a backsplash. I'd like to go with something that will appeal to everyone since this will eventually be a rental home. What backsplash would you recommend? We are keping the cabinets and countertops.
also definitely replacing the microwave and would also like to get rid of the small fan and maybe add a pendant light over the sink? any suggestions?
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Angela Kwon
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mnmamax3
4 years ago
PROPatricia Colwell Consulting
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoFirst get some proper lighting the cheapest would be just an LED track light with 5heads 4000K bulbs and just change the bulb over the sink to the same.Something like this for the track so you can get light in the most places I agree a simple subwaytile if you must change the backsplash .
Angela Kwon
4 years agoAngela Kwon
4 years agonarrowing down to these 3 choices for backsplash...any votes? also adding another photo of the kitchen
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PROJenni Leasia Interior Design
4 years agoWe might go with a white subway tile. It is a simple, clean look, and also will go with a lot of different wall colors.
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4 years agoAngela Kwon
4 years agothanks for all your suggestions! i decided on the longer subway tile with a dark grey grout. After seeing the other tiles in person, they were smaller than i thought and I was worried it'd look too busy with the grout. I'm switching the hardware to a darker color.
I'd like to change the light to a smaller wood style chandelier with 3 or 4 lightbulbs, still trying to find the right one. If anyone has any suggestions, would appreciate it.
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