Help with 1942 kitchen renovation backsplash design and tile.
Hello, we are completing a renovation for a 1942 home kitchen remodel. We look at two windows flanking the stove with our new view into the kitchen (from removing a wall). We are trying to decide whether to tile the whole wall around the windows or if we should only tile under the hood and cabinets. It has been suggested that we should tile around the windows to frame them since there is very little space to install trim (1" on either side of the hood before meeting the windows). I am concerned that this will look rustic and not in keeping with the home style. Any feedback would be appreciated!
I really like Wow Fez tile and am considering doing the whole wall in white gloss but wonder if the tile itself will look too rustic and if I should just go with a more streamlined subway tile. Do you think we should go with the rustic Fez or more traditional subway tile?
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
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Kristin Hill
3 years agoRelated Discussions
what backsplash?
Comments (1)I can't imagine tiles, the kitchen looks sleek, I'd be more inclined to do a glass splash back. Not sure on the colour though!...See Morewhat backsplash?
Comments (26)We're with Valduff. Shades of purple and plum can really add depth to a chic scheme like yours. Particularly with your gorgeous counter top. Grey is also a good call, as it will coordinate with your kitchen units but allow room to add coloured accessories. It can depend on the light quality in your room- we always recommend grabbing some tester opts in a range of shades. Paint your walls or A4 sheets, and see what the colours look like as the light changes throughout the day....See Morewhat backsplash?
Comments (1)Glass - Tiles look busy, the grout is a problem as well - picking up dirt easily, and discolouring takes place over time. Glass is easy to clean, and in terms of colour, I could recommend to go for something timeless like a neutral colour. Bold will provide you with the initial wow factor, however a timeless neutral colour is dfficult to beat when your chosen bold colour isn't trendy anymore .:)...See MoreNeed help picking tile and backsplash
Comments (2)Hi Karen. I like the sound of grey. I'd go with something very light to brighten the space. Farrow and Balls slipper satin is a beautiful colour and would look lovely with grey units, perhaps shaded white. Little Greene Paint company also do lovely shades of grey. Perhaps Grouse on the walls and French Grey for the cupboards. A lighter floor and glass splash backs would also help to reflect the light and make it brighter. You could always add a bright accent colour on the splashbacks like orange or a mustard yellow. Good luck!...See More
Daisy England
3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
Sonia
3 years agoI personally love tiles. I think they add interest. However I had to google Wow Fez tiles as I had no idea what they were! So they are Moroccan hand made style tiles and you are wanting plain white ones? Is that right? Are they like the ones in my second pic? If so, I think they are beautiful.
I think metro/subway tiles are a bit boring unless they are an interesting colour. I would tile behind the cooker and up to the window sills. However some people have just an upstand in the same material as the worktop (picture below) and use a washable paint on the rest of the wall. It boils down to personal taste.
Kristin Hill
3 years agoSonia
3 years agoKristin Hill
3 years ago
Daisy England