Finally have a backsplash!

12 years ago

Well, I've had a functional kitchen for months & months now...actually pushing a year!! But somehow those last little things never got down. So now I finally have a backsplash! I must say it wasn't my first choice (the budget ran out ages ago!!!), but I am very happy with it! DH spent his whole mid-winter break (he's a teacher) getting it up and I love!! Hopefully I'll have window treatments, grout and switchplates by the weekend & I'll post better pics!!!

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Missy Benton
12 years ago
Very pretty! Your accent tiles look perfect with your granite. Enjoy!
chiefy
12 years ago
Oh I love it! Great colors and pattern.
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Bunny
12 years ago
I love it too! The colors are great together and think about all the dough you saved in labor. I'm getting bids on my backsplash right now and can't wait for mine to be installed. Good job!
angie_diy
12 years ago
The colors and pattern are perfect. Good going.
janealexa
12 years ago
Looks great! Great choice of materials, colors, and pattern! Enjoy!
lavender_lass
12 years ago
Very pretty! I really like the accents tiles...they're just enough to give you a bit of color, without overwhelming the granite. You and your DH make a great team :)
plk75
12 years ago
kngwd...I love it! What is the name of the 4x4 tiles? Is it travertine? I have very similar ones picked out, but yours look much smoother. I like that better. The ones that I have picked out have more holes. My cabinets and granite are similar too, except I have black and grey in mine. So tough picking a backsplash!
blfenton
12 years ago
Very, very nice. Great tie-in between the cabinets and counter.
kngwd
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks everyone! I had my heart set on the $45 sq/ft rhomboid tile, but it wasn't happening. I should admit it, but I think the whole backsplash was less than $200!!

plk75 - they are ceramic, not travertine. I was originally looking at travertine, then saw these at Lowe's. At .33 a tile, I couldn't resist!!! They are Del Conca Agora Almond. They had them in another color, a little darker but it was too grey for my space. They are thick and sturdy and were very easy to install.
kammererk
12 years ago
Your DH did an excellent job - and they look great with your kitchen. Congratulations!
enduring
12 years ago
Great job and your DH is to be congratulated! The colors are perfect.
advanced
12 years ago
I agree with all of the above. Fantastic blend of granite, tile and accent tile. CONGRATS! btw: What is the name of your granite?
lisa_a
12 years ago
Very pretty backsplash! Looks like you spent more than $200. Well done!
Linda
12 years ago
Very nice! It really enhances both your cabinets and counter.
ellendi
12 years ago
Perfect!
clarygrace
12 years ago
Nicely done!!! Kudos to you and hubby! Enjoy and look forward to more pics!
Ilene Perl
12 years ago
Great job!
taggie
12 years ago
Nice job!! Those colors, esp the accent tiles, look so great with your granite and cabs. Congrats!