Choosing backsplash tile for busy granite countertops may 19 2016 by amy broere in decorating colour kitchen renovation tile i have been so busy i haven t been able to do much for new blog posts and it s stressing me out.
Is a patterned backsplash to busy for granite countertops.
She said it weren t too expensive for a pretty large area including tempering a panel behind the stove cutouts.
Backsplash ideas for busy granite type well the wallpaper pictures of a pattern that has two busy and they always seem like they always seem to draw the floor please advice what colors go over some busy granite kitchen countertops and efficient backsplash santa cecilia granite countertops and white cabinets and a busy granite.
Play with tile patterns.
If you like pattern on your backsplash choose a solid color countertop.
Normally i dislike business on the backsplash when the countertop has a busy pattern.
Your countertop is the workhorse in your kitchen and can constitute a good chunk of your budget so you ll want to get it right.
But those tiles are amazing and the colors match the counter so closely that it s like an extension of the countertop.
Another option is to run your countertop onto the backsplash.
Pictures of granite countertops with backsplash.
If you have a busy countertop i m looking at you granite choose a solid color backsplash tile.
Your budget and the way you use your kitchen will narrow things down.
Don t stress yourself out trying to find patterned tile with the correct undertone to go with your stone.
You may find both light and dark colored granite countertops busy patterns subtle veining some with large swooping veins others with splotches or dotted with color or very light veining.
Most likely you wont find the right one.
A neighbor of mine had a wicked busy granite countertop 2 shades of grey white black pink plus dark cherry cabinets above.
Unlike the others i m blown away by the mini glass subway tiles.
As you can see choosing a backsplash for granite countertops takes some design skills but also some imagination and freedom to choose and trust your self.
Glass tiles can be an excellent complement to granite countertops because they are glossy like the granite.
She went with backpainted glass not tiles in a muted sandy pinky beige custom color.
It will ensure the countertop and backsplash feel more cohesive rather than compete with one another in both pattern and color.
But it could end up being a tad dark in appearance.
If your countertop has different patterns and movement but the backsplash tile you love also has a busy design then try matching the color palettes.
Plus there are generally fewer colour and pattern options for countertop materials whereas backsplash options are practically unlimited.
There are a wide variety of color and style options available in glass as well.