sandesurf finally got BS!!!

10 years ago

Not sure how many of the old timers are still around, but I've been searching for the right BS for 2 1/2 years! Granted, this kitchen is in our retirement home, 5 hours away, but I have a pile of tile samples to prove I've been trying!
It's Typhoon Bordeaux granite with a marble, beveled, crema marfil. I can finally say, "I LOVE it!"
Thanks to everyone who posts. I've been watching! :)

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sandesurf
Original Author

7 years ago

Hello! I posted that a few years ago. Unfortunately, I don't have the receipt at this house, and can't remember the name of the store. The store was in Anaheim, CA. I found it by Googleing "Beveled crema marfil" I then asked for samples, in the mail, before I went to the store. (Actually, I think I found it on Amazon.com first!)

I like the mosaic, and had also thought of doing something like that, but our kitchen isn't that big, and didn't want to distract from the granite. We are still SO happy with our backsplash choice! Good luck!

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sandesurf
Original Author
10 years ago
more pics
sandesurf
Original Author
10 years ago
another shot
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sandesurf
Original Author
10 years ago
one more :)
sandesurf
Original Author
10 years ago
So you can see where we started from. :)
chiefy
10 years ago
It looks great! Congratulations on being kicked out of the club.
springroz
10 years ago
How pretty!! I would have chosen that beveled if I had seen it, but I have plain Crema Marfil and really like it.

I cannot believe you gave up a WHITE kitchen!! lol

It turned out great!!

Nancy
pricklypearcactus
10 years ago
That backsplash looks absolutely perfect. It really just fits well with the granite and the whole feel of your kitchen. Congratulations!
twosit
10 years ago
That looks gorgeous! I love the granite with the cabinets and that backsplash is the frosting on the cake.
romy718
10 years ago
Well worth the wait. The color & occasional dark veins in the Crema Marfil go perfectly with your granite. Lovely kitchen!
annac54
10 years ago
Looks great! I hadn't seen the crema marfil bevels before. I've got flat honed subways and really like them. My friend has Typhoon Bordeaux also and used square tile on the diagonal. Looks great in her kitchen too. I haven't always liked the beveled tile, but I really like the way it looks in your kitchen. Congratulations!
deedles
10 years ago
I have one of those marfil bevels and they are SO pretty... wish it worked for me. They look wonderful in your kitchen, though! See, anything worth having is worth waiting for!
countryatheart
10 years ago
Perfect!
ppbenn
10 years ago
That BS looks perfect with the countertop. Beautiful!
caitlinmagner
10 years ago
So pretty and elegant. Your time paid off.
slonewby
10 years ago
It's GORGEOUS! Congratulations on finally finding a BS!!!! I know how great it feels to wait so long...wasn't it worth the wait??
a2gemini
10 years ago
Sandesurf
Great job on your backsplash and kitchen! It is gorgeous and looks perfect! I am sure your reveal was before I joined. Welcome to the ABB alumni club!
sandesurf
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you, thank you, everyone!

a2gemini, I never did a "reveal", but I remember you and slownby! :)

I had a sample of a crema marfil for about 2 years. The color of that sample did NOT go with the granite! I thought all crema marfil would be the same. So happy I took another look! I love the beveled look! It's exactly what I was looking for all this time!
sixkeys
10 years ago
Wow, what a transformation! Congrats!
sejuti sengupta
7 years ago
Love the backsplash, can you buy it from a physical store? I think it will go well in our kitchen, very similar granite, but lighter maple cabinets. I am also thinking a natural timber whitewash tile for the floors. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selections-Natural-Timber-Whitewash-Wood-Look-Porcelain-Floor-and-Wall-Tile-Common-6-in-x-36-in-Actual-5-79-in-x-35-96-in/50253115#

Do you think the combination might work?

On a sidenote, I also got obsessed with this mosaic I found in a local store, typically used for a border/pattern to go with other tiles, for example, the crema marfil you got. Will this be too busy, or might add a pop of color to the BS?

Thanks!