Glass Tile Backsplash Options For An Elegant Kitchen

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I am gonna do the backsplash myself. I’m replacing the formica countertop with granite–will be done by professional. The countertop has a 2" edge that sits against the wall. My new countertops will not have that edge. So… until my new countertops get here can I remove the formica top & start in on my backsplash?

The countertop is granite (light gray) the opposite walls are half burgundy on the bottom, beige on the top. I need ideas for the color and texture. thank you

Hi, we recently installed Sued Brown Granite in our kitchen and now are looking to replace our backsplash. We are unsure on the style and color of backsplash we should install and would like some advice. I have placed some pictures of the kitchen and flooring on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31356454@N02/?saved=1

Thanks in advance!
IMAGE: Kitchen

Hi, we recently installed Sued Brown Granite in our kitchen and now are looking to replace our backsplash. We are unsure on the style and color of backsplash we should install and would like some advice. I have placed some pictures of the kitchen and flooring on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31356454@N02/?saved=1

I would like to DEemphasize the pink hue that the cabinets have. I think that the dark green granite brings it out even more. We can’t afford to remodel but right now the backsplash is just white wall. I love glass tile – are there colors I can use to make the cabinets look more white rather than pink? Thanks!!!

I’m doing out kitchen backsplash with very potus travertine 4" tiles. Using pennys as spacers. Counters are granite DIY from Bedrock Creations, neat system. Using unsanded Summer Wheat grout. Should I seal the travertine before grouting to prevent it from absorbing too much grout?

Thanks!

My house is going on the market in just a couple of weeks. We have old "harvest gold" countertops that we didn’t replace because we were going to do an addition and new kitchen. Now my husband’s been transfered so we have to sell with the old kitchen still here.

So… should I go with standard laminate (0 or so), high-res custome laminate w/ tile backsplash (0) or do I have to spring for granite/ quartz? Granite’s the "standard" in our neighborhood – as people remodel, they’re putting granite in… maybe 50% have it.

I am remodeling my kitchen and I have the granite picked out. It is Saphire Blue. It has a mix of colors in it…blue, black and a sandstone (orangy-brown). I also have cabinets that are a light maple color with a coffee glaze. I picked out tile for the floor and a tile backsplash that will really bring out the sandstone color in the granite. I was thinking of painting my walls a bluish gray to bring out the blues in the granite but am wondering if that is too dark of a color for a kitchen. Any advice on wall colors would be greatly appreciated. Please help!!

I like granite, but it’s too traditional for me. Also, I know that a lot of people don’t consider it an upgrade anymore because it has become so popular. I want to put equity into my home and I’m not sure that in 5 yrs when I want to sell it, that granite will be as profitable then as it is now. I did here that silestone was becoming a new alternative, but I was also thinking about stained concrete countertops or butcher block. My cabinets are white and a few have glass in the doors. This will be a DIY project so any tips would be appreciated. Also, what color do you think would work best with the cabinets (paint and countertops)?

I plan on doing a neutral back splash like this or something like this, preferably the long tiles that look like stone bricks: http://www.burkesfloorcovering.com/backsplash.JPG

The floor will be a dark handscraped hardwood like this: http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/698642/6443148/0/1216715155/Color_Wood_Dark_Brown_-Hand_Scraped_Style.jpg

or brick pavers for flooring like this:

http://www.theportstonestore.com/images/Acadian%20Brick%20Paver%20Kitchen%20Floor.jpg

I have also thought about doing a butcher block countertop like this, and I think it will look great with the hardwood floor:

http://www.spekva.dk/graphics/interface/pic_1299.jpg

here is a pic of the kitchen we are remodeling, none of this is my personal style, this is from when the previous owners had it:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3876159535_5ce317703d.jpg

As you can see, it is small. We plan on putting in stainless steel appliances, and getting rid of the saloon doors. My personal style is more like Anthropologie or french country or shabby chic, i love vintage stuff.

I know this is a lot of information, but I would love any input!! Especially pictures

My son and his wife are remodeling their kitchen and are having a dilemma…..they’re on a tight budget and are at the point of purchasing the countertops. They found a gorgeous laminate countertop from Wilsonart. It’s called High Definition, but hasn’t been on the market long. It has a very rich granite look and is very eye catching. They also found a Dealer for a Solid Surface Corian that is very close in price (without the upgrades such as edging and backsplash) to the HD laminate they picked out.
What I would like to know is if anyone has this HD laminate and if they are happy with it? Where there any problems with the product? I can’t find any feedback on this product anywhere!
When comparing to two products, the High Definition Laminate is visually more appealing than the Corian but everything I’ve read so far suggests the Corian is better for resale and durability. I’m hoping that someone has had some experience with the HD Laminate and can provide some insight????