Is there anything 'new' in backsplashes?

[TBM]

I can't seem to find anything that I like for our kitchen reno.  Well, I can, but I refuse to pay $165 a sq ft.

I have no idea what I want.  I keep going between 'clean and modern', 'something that makes a statement', 'something artsy' and 'something fun'.  Or maybe just something that looks like it belongs in a 70s rustic modern house. lol


If we weren't having back painted glass for the upper cabinets, I would have wanted it for the backsplash, but now that seems like way too much gloss...even if it was a different color.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Remind me again what your kitchen design looks like at the moment?

[TBM]

This is the view from the courtyard.



The view standing in the doorway from the living room door is straight to the cooktop.  The drawers on the front of the island are white glass too.

[TBM]

We have no idea of wall color either, but it won't be that color. ;p

[emjacobs]

Are you looking for something with color? or would white / black / SS be ok?

[TBM]

Sept 10, 2013 16:55:48 GMT -5 emjacobs said:

Are you looking for something with color? or would white / black / SS be ok?

Any of the above.  See why it is so hard?   The texture thing is throwing me too, since we have glossy, stainless appliances and then the textured cabinet.  And one of the counters is sparkly.

We have a lot of color in dishes, cookware and accessories...mostly red, but we have le creuset stuff in cherry, flame, cobalt (or something similar) and one of the yellows.  We have an aqua color in glasses and dishes, but it is more of the greenish aqua rather than a turquoise shade.

[emjacobs]

I think this is cool but could get pricey and busy: www.modwalls.com/RexRaytileTYPEwhite.aspx

I like the look of this: www.interiorclip.com/interior-resolution/1280x720-metal-kitchen-tile-backsplash-ideas.jpg

Love this for some fun and some color: www.modwalls.com/clayhaus-Plus2inchDesign-Regulated-Mix.aspx

I like this concept, I think it could be pretty easy to duplicate: hgtv.sndimg.com/HGTV/2010/02/26/original_stainless-backsplashes-harlequin-dark-wood_s4x3_lead.jpg

Fun twist on a typical subway tile, I know modwalls sells loose mosaic tile (http://www.modwalls.com/looseglassmosaictile.aspx): media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/62/43/55/6243552967c3e551625d473099285d69.jpg

[emjacobs]

Sept 10, 2013 17:02:30 GMT -5 TBM said:

Sept 10, 2013 16:55:48 GMT -5 emjacobs said:

Are you looking for something with color? or would white / black / SS be ok?

Any of the above.  See why it is so hard?   The texture thing is throwing me too, since we have glossy, stainless appliances and then the textured cabinet.  And one of the counters is sparkly.

We have a lot of color in dishes, cookware and accessories...mostly red, but we have le creuset stuff in cherry, flame, cobalt (or something similar) and one of the yellows.  We have an aqua color in glasses and dishes, but it is more of the greenish aqua rather than a turquoise shade.

Ok I gave you a few links to work with, I'm leaving work but I have some more links at home that might fit the bill.  I'm trying to figure out something for my kitchen that fits my modern taste and my traditional kitchen :/

[mrs.jacinthe]

Ok, this is from way out in right field, but what about wood tiles? Not the big porcelain tiles people put on the floor, but actual tiles made of wood?

Something along these lines:


ETA: I realize that this photo is of laminate, but I think it's the best example of what I'm talking about.

[darby]

Well I was originally going to say back painted glass, but since that's out what about sheet stainless steel?


Oooohhh--you could do that lego backsplash that I think was in a post a few weeks back!



What color sparkles in the countertop?

3form (or similar) resin panels?

Wood?

[bunnymendelbaum]

Some (impractical) ideas:
Epoxy painted gyp board
Cork tiles
Heath tile
Thin solid surface material
Leather
Oil cloth Or waxed fabric panels
Stamped metal roofing tiles
They decorative tile but sealed www.inhabitliving.com/braille-3d-wall-panels-wall-flats.html

[bunnymendelbaum]

Lumasite
www.americanacrylic.com/luma.htm

[munkii]

I like the idea of wood: either tile or something like (sealed, obvs) birch plywood.

If you go with tile, I would stick to something without too much color, focus on texture. 

www.heathceramics.com/home/pages/tile-build/collections-brands/dimensional-2 (dimensional texture)

www.inhabitliving.com/wall-flats-3d-decorative-wall-panels.html  (dimensional texture)

www.allmodern.com/Emser-Tile-Tex-Tile-24-x-24-Porcelain-Floor-Tile-in-Cotton-F96TEXTCO2424-EMT1422.html (visual texture)


If you do decide to go colorful, I'd go all out. Something like the Henry Lush line at ModWalls. I actually have 10sf of Gloria I'm trying to find a home for in my house.

[munkii]

I'll add: we seriously considered doing a Paperstone backsplash. The only reason we didn't is that shipping was an arm and a leg.

[TBM]

Sept 10, 2013 17:21:56 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

Ok, this is from way out in right field, but what about wood tiles? Not the big porcelain tiles people put on the floor, but actual tiles made of wood?

 Not so far out there.  That is one of those things that I keep thinking of, then discount.  rinse. repeat.

I am just not sure if the flooring and faux wenge is enough wood-like impression for such a small space.  The wenge is not as dark as the drawing.  IRL it has  slight variations in color as well as texture...and the flooring blends well with the cork and the concrete color of the quartz and colors in the wenge.  I am just not sure if the real wood would be too much.    I think I am over-thinking all of this.

I want something new to me, which wood would be (as far as backsplashes go), but in our old house we did an all glass backsplash tile in the master bath, and we installed a really pretty stone/glass combination in the kitchen, so I am kind of over those.

[TBM]

Sept 10, 2013 17:47:09 GMT -5 munkii said:

I like the idea of wood: either tile or something like (sealed, obvs) birch plywood.

If you go with tile, I would stick to something without too much color, focus on texture. 

www.heathceramics.com/home/pages/tile-build/collections-brands/dimensional-2 (dimensional texture)

www.inhabitliving.com/wall-flats-3d-decorative-wall-panels.html  (dimensional texture)

www.allmodern.com/Emser-Tile-Tex-Tile-24-x-24-Porcelain-Floor-Tile-in-Cotton-F96TEXTCO2424-EMT1422.html (visual texture)


If you do decide to go colorful, I'd go all out. Something like the Henry Lush line at ModWalls. I actually have 10sf of Gloria I'm trying to find a home for in my house.

I like your style, but I am not sure that we are interested in spending $77 a sq ft. for a backsplash.  Maybe for something behind the cooktop, but not the whole thing.  I do love the Heath dimensional tile for sure.

I have considered the inhabit tiles, but not for the kitchen...they seem like they would be a pita to keep clean.

The Lush line is really nice, but nms .  DH would like it a lot, but I am not showing it to him...I am tired of him having opinions.lol

[TBM]

Sept 10, 2013 17:36:39 GMT -5 darby said:

 

What color sparkles in the countertop?   The sparkly counter is on the island, and it is white with gray/silvery sparkles.  The counter by the backsplash looks like concrete.

3form (or similar) resin panels?   I love this idea!  I had thought of it a long time ago, but had completely forgotten about it.   ETA: why do I only like things that are expensive?

[bunnymendelbaum]

I vaguely remember years back when I used a ton of 3form on a project that there was a cheap way to get small quantities. Let me look for it.

[sunny]

I'm seeing more metal incorporated into backsplash. We got a travertine with interspersed copper pieces.

[TBM]

Sept 10, 2013 20:36:15 GMT -5 @domerjen said:

chalkboard paint.

LOL, just kidding. I really like the wood tiles posted above.

lol

Maybe I should try to incorporate mason jars and pallets too.

[darby]

I've only priced it for countertops, not panels so wasn't sure how much it costs. Sorry if its lots of $$$! I'd love to know how to get it cheaper too bunny!

[house]

How about something like this? I have this pinned for my back splash idea
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChAnAkdk8k8#t=13

It comes in many finishes and textures.

backsplashideas.com/fasade-ripple-paintable-white-kitchen-backsplash-panel

[TBM]

I kind of love this crocodile caesarstone, but I don't think DH would like it.  He isn't a fan of reptiles. ;p

[TBM]

Sept 10, 2013 21:38:03 GMT -5 house said:

How about something like this? I have this pinned for my back splash idea
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChAnAkdk8k8#t=13

It comes in many finishes and textures.

backsplashideas.com/fasade-ripple-paintable-white-kitchen-backsplash-panel

I saw those at HD or Lowes last weekend.  They looked pretty nice, and there are some really interesting patterns, but the way they feel would bother me.

[house]

How about metal tiles?
backsplashideas.com/metal-backsplash-tiles?pagenumber=3

[bunnymendelbaum]

Sept 10, 2013 21:38:42 GMT -5 TBM said:

I kind of love this crocodile caesarstone, but I don't think DH would like it.  He isn't a fan of reptiles. ;p

Do they have other patterns? I sort of love that idea.

[TBM]

Sept 10, 2013 22:06:38 GMT -5 bunnymendelbaum said:

Sept 10, 2013 21:38:42 GMT -5 TBM said:

I kind of love this crocodile caesarstone, but I don't think DH would like it.  He isn't a fan of reptiles. ;p

Do they have other patterns? I sort of love that idea.

  I think they have one other pattern, but this is the one that I like.  I sort of have a thing for croc embossed stuff and animal prints.  I think the other pattern is flowery or swirly.

I let DH have the sparkly quartz that he liked on the island, so I should get the crocodile on the  wall, right?    ;p

[munkii]

You will probably hate this, but I'm throwing it out there anyway.

What about agate (or agate look)? Caesarstone makes one in blue: www.concetto.net/Content.aspx?Page=product&id=41. It can go in by itself or be backlit. I've seen it in other colors but can't remember where!

[TBM]

Sept 11, 2013 6:54:47 GMT -5 munkii said:

You will probably hate this, but I'm throwing it out there anyway.

What about agate (or agate look)? Caesarstone makes one in blue: www.concetto.net/Content.aspx?Page=product&id=41. It can go in by itself or be backlit. I've seen it in other colors but can't remember where!

I don't hate it...I just think it is really pricey.  I remember searching for prices when I first saw it in a magazine a while back.  I can't remember what I found, but since I have been ignoring it, I think it was big bucks.

Too funny, it just came on the tv show that I have on...Kitchen Cousins.  They said that the concetto is the high end line, and supremo (which they used) is more affordable.  It is not as interesting though.


They are using Dwell on the backsplash....also a favorite of mine, and it seems appropriate to the house.   The in stock are much more affordable than the made to order...maybe I should give them another look. 

Funny how $26 a  sq ft seems much more affordable after looking at things that that were $56-$165 a sq ft. lol

[bunnymendelbaum]

What about this caeserstone braids? Not sure if you can get it in the US.