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lryan2000

which tile pattern would be better

linda ryan
vor 4 Jahren

Hi, looking to replace the small black tiles on back splash. Have white whitney quartz counter (grey and silver specks) and breakfast bar. Have found a tile called Crystal by Ceratec which is glass with a white(greyish) background and silver bevels. The tile sample in the photo doesn’t show the silver very well.
Wondering if the herringbone pattern would be too much with the windows in my cupboards or if I should just go with the brick pattern. Any comments appreciated.
Cheers Linda

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  • cpartist
    vor 4 Jahren

    Honestly on my monitor that gray tile does not work with your counters and cabinets. Your counters and cabinets are warmer than the tile you picked. I happen to like the black backsplash as it picks up the black in your cabinet doors

    • Kommentare (22)

    • sushipup1
      vor 4 Jahren
      Zuletzt geändert: vor 4 Jahren

      I think the herringbone is way too busy. You want to emphasis the great windows int he cabinet doors, go the most simple background possible.

      linda ryan hat sushipup1 gedankt
    • Cheryl Smith
      vor 4 Jahren

      Beautiful kitchen. I don't like the herringbone with your glass doors either. I'm leaning towards the top stacked tile With those doors. But the other would be fine too. I love the glass doors buy the way. Reminds me of the tiling we did in the bath in our previous house. A little busy but pretty much the same grid as your doors it was a DIY project with tile from lowes. 2 different Gray glass, marble and stainless in the tile

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      linda ryan hat Cheryl Smith gedankt
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      Sativa McGee Designs
      vor 4 Jahren

      I would stick with the brick pattern as the cabinet glass is busy enough on its own.

      linda ryan hat Sativa McGee Designs gedankt
    • PRO
      Rockbridge Flooring Professionals, LLC
      vor 4 Jahren

      The brick pattern offers the continuity of rectangular shapes with your doors.

      linda ryan hat Rockbridge Flooring Professionals, LLC gedankt
    • PRO
      Lion Windows and Doors
      vor 4 Jahren

      Agree -- I think the herringbone might look busy.

      linda ryan hat Lion Windows and Doors gedankt
    • PRO
      Beth H. :
      vor 4 Jahren
      Zuletzt geändert: vor 4 Jahren

      well I like the herringbone but I would see if it comes in a larger size. the brick layout is a pattern too. saying it's 'less busy' is ridiculous. The issue with business comes from the size of your tile. the smaller size used means more tiles and a more intricate pattern, which in turns seems 'busy'.

      you don't have a busy countertop. anything you use won't compete w/the glass on the doors either.

      use a larger size and a light gray grout






      I think you could also go w/the calacatta linear bar. another OP just used this in her kitchen and it looked gorgeous. Tilebar.com

      and if you want something darker,,,Diesel Camp Gray glaze 4x12 tilebar






      btw, tilebar has this one

      and frosted https://tilebar.com/felicity-frosted-mirror-tile.html


      linda ryan hat Beth H. : gedankt
    • acm
      vor 4 Jahren

      I'd go with a matching rather than contrasting grout, with whatever you choose. You mostly want function and color, not another design element.


      linda ryan hat acm gedankt
    • herbflavor
      vor 4 Jahren

      add a subtle print fabric valance above your window.....yellows...botanical...just somewhat restrained/ with a decorative rod....paint the island stools a glossy green or blue[if they can be painted] . Leave the backsplash you have. the top shelves of the glass cabinets need colored bowls/ mugs/pottery. Nothing shown is any more appropriate than what you have for backsplash. Add details in other areas and you might appreciate the black mosaic a bit more. If I had to change the tile I'd go for a green or blue tile.

      linda ryan hat herbflavor gedankt
    • Sue 430
      vor 4 Jahren

      I have backpainted glass in silver metallic I bet it would look nice with your counter.

    • PRO
      Beth H. :
      vor 4 Jahren

      well heck, if you want some blue/green color, go w/the zellige tiles

      these are my samples

      and I just saw this cool black tile and MOP at my tile store. this would pick up on the black in your beveled glass

      or do a black/white/gray cement tile

      linda ryan hat Beth H. : gedankt
    • PRO
      Anglophilia
      vor 4 Jahren

      You want to keep that backsplash as neutral as possible. Your "star" is the interesting glass doors in your cabinets. Don't try to compete or "reflect" - it WILL look busy!


      I would use a large-size white subway tile with matching grout. It is the canvas on which you have painted your picture - your picture being your cabinets with your countertop in a supporting role.

      linda ryan hat Anglophilia gedankt
    • ll71
      vor 4 Jahren

      I think since you have such pretty glass cabinets you wouldn't want to compete keep it simple and horizontal.

      linda ryan hat ll71 gedankt
    • Anne Duke
      vor 4 Jahren

      Why are you changing? Are you sure a change will be worth it. Insert some color by way of accessories and keep the under cabinet lights lit and dimmed when not in full use.

    • skmom
      vor 4 Jahren

      Honestly, I don’t mind your current backsplash, but I could see getting tired of it too. I don’t think I would do any subway tile, brick pattern or herringbone... I think either pattern competes too much with your gorgeous glass doors. Can you do a backsplash with the same material as your counter? I think it would look awesome all the way up to the bottom of the upper cabinets, but if that’s too cost prohibitive then maybe 6” up or so and then paint the wall white like you already have.

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      Jenni Leasia Interior Design
      vor 4 Jahren

      We might try the brick pattern, as the herringbone seems to busy for that space.

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    • mmilos
      vor 4 Jahren

      I like the existing black tiles. It creates a nice neutral background for your counters and cabinet glass. I think the gray tiles compete too much with the counters.

    • Carolae
      vor 4 Jahren

      I also like the backsplash you have now. The small black tiles repeat the small squares in your cabinet glass. It’s visually very pleasing.

    • Cheryl Smith
      vor 4 Jahren

      i like your current tile too.



    • stumpydarby
      vor 4 Jahren

      Keep what you have!! The black looks great … you don’t need any more white in that space. The small tiles go beautifully with the cabinet doors.

      If you have to change, then go with larger black tiles. Don’t fight with the stars … and those cabinet doors are cool and beautiful.

    • squitahead
      vor 4 Jahren

      I love herringbone but in this kitchen I think the stacked subways would look best.

    • Julie Schmooley
      vor 4 Jahren

      Those white tiles seem very shiny and do they have silver trim?

      I would recommend either plain white subway tile with a dark grout OR keep the tile you have and change all the hardware to black to tie in more of the black color.

      Good luck! Again just my preferences lovely home either way!

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