backsplashes that make me want to scream

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The best and most classic backsplash is just to have your granite/marble go up to your cabinets. It may be boring, but it won't go out of style. My parents had this in their kitchen 30 years ago.

I think that subway tiles are pretty classic. I like marble subway tiles a lot.

+1

slab or subway

[Anonymous]

I think solid glass backsplashes are clean and pretty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm with you OP. Those skinny little robins egg glass tiles look ridiculous.

Me, too. And so much grout.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let's redirect to what are good alternatives for backsplashes... I hate that mosaic too but need to get some tile. I think paint would not wear well for us.

I love our limestone tile backsplash.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let's redirect to what are good alternatives for backsplashes... I hate that mosaic too but need to get some tile. I think paint would not wear well for us.

Yes, what are alternatives? I thought subway was supposed to be timeless in kitchens?

Or 4 inch square tiles.

[Anonymous]

I agree with OP. Friggin hate it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let's redirect to what are good alternatives for backsplashes... I hate that mosaic too but need to get some tile. I think paint would not wear well for us.

Yes, what are alternatives? I thought subway was supposed to be timeless in kitchens?

I feel like subway tile reminds me of a public restroom,

I prefer Tuscan or Mediterranean but I know people will get mad at me cause it isn't subway

[Anonymous]

^I like Tuscan, too. It's what we have as a backsplash. Everyone seems to like it.

[Anonymous]

That tuscan kitchen is a major turn off to me. So heavy!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^I like Tuscan, too. It's what we have as a backsplash. Everyone seems to like it.

I don't. It looks SO dark and masculine. Not calming or relaxing. Just not a fan of the tuscan look. My kitchen in 2004 had those tumbled marble tiles. They're cheap and easy at least to install.

[Anonymous]

Here's a cool idea:

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Oh, ok, I've seen those. What's wrong with them again? I don't have them, but they don't seem that bad to me, a bit dizzying, but I like the glass tile look. Maybe more appropriate for a bathroom?

We put those in when we redid our kitchen a year ago. I spent hours at the tile store and could not find anything I liked besides that. Patterns like those work because you can echo the floor, cabinet, counter color. In 25 years when it's somebody else's kitchen they can pick what they like. I don't care if others like it or not. Our house is for us and I have better things to do than spend hours on the computer looking at Houzz.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's a cool idea:

Pegboard is basically heavy duty cardboard. It will not stand up to water. Cute but stupid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's a cool idea:

Pegboard is basically heavy duty cardboard. It will not stand up to water. Cute but stupid.

Couldn't it be covered with some kind of waterproof paint?

[Anonymous]

There is waterproof pegboard.

http://diamondlifegear.com/plastic-pegboard.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwm4mwBRCni-ivmePYivkBEiQAdGkklsKjKHDb3aTOFxWF5up3W4RvY3GDUl-HR8GvvvY3PtwaAlDq8P8HAQ