Well, here is my carrara marble that I put up 1.5 years ago. And I still like it a lot. Mine is a tan color mixed with grays, but works with my cherry cabinets and the soapstone. I have 2x4 tiles that I cut apart from the mesh backing and rearranged into a herringbone pattern. I love herringbone so what can I say. I loved it as a kid. We wore much more wool back then, so I wore wool herringbone it when ever I could.

If you are doing this yourself be aware that doing what I did was fun but difficult because of the umpteen cuts. The running bond would be easier and the mosaics might be too, though when you get to the edges the individual tiles will need to be cut somehow.

As you can see I have a small kitchen, so not much counter space. I had considered running my tile up over one wall surrounding the door, to the right of the stove area, but decided to not do it because of caution and the fact that it took me about 3 hours per sq ft to install. I am a slow worker. Sometimes I think things went faster. Every time I would pick up steam with the installation there would be an edge or a corner that I would have to stop and may those diagonal cuts. But I enjoyed the process even with my complaining.

I used carrara marble in a herringbone pattern behind my stove in a niche alcove and I love it. I didn't use Carrara in the remainder of the kitchen, because I couldn't afford it and I'd already gotten a steal of a deal on 4x8 beveled subways. So, the Carrara was to complement my Carrara marble sink. I love the look.

You could always use it in herringbone to accent areas as well if you don't just want the subway pattern.

What about a different pattern?

{{!gwi}}

Here is a link that might be useful: 1826 Home

Enduring - you did an awesome job! We tiled and grouted (until we ran out) our fireplace today. What a job!

Motherof3sons, thanks for your complement. Your going to love your results when done. Its getting there that can be a little daunting.

Are you going to post a picture of it when ready? I'd love to see it.