Tiles only or upstands and paint
Jemma Smith
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Please help were having new kitchen installed with dove grey units, navy blue island and white quartz worktop which a slight vein. We originally thought no upstands (although they are ordered with the new kitchen) and tile in Helmingham crackle glaze in just off white colour.
now wondering if tiles too busy and if upstand only more stylish. Behind range oven we will have worktop splashback
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Comments (5)its a shame that you didn't go for upstands at the time - but its not the end of the World -its personal - but I do not like quartz going up the wall - glass would look much lighter and give a warmer feel to the room Compac is a lovely product So - either do a glass splashback and an upstand in glass - or just put a piece of glass behind the hob and then pain the walls...See MoreUpstand behind hob with tiled backsplash?
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2 years ago
It’s started! I’m still undecided between upstands only and paint (have selected Farrow and Ball Strong white) or just tiles which I have bought a month ago which is Winchester Helmingham crackle glaze in white.
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