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amitandanj

Help with Kitchen Backsplash - Taj Mahal Quartz

amitandanj
9 anni fa
Hi! We recently renovated our kitchen and installed Taj Mahal Quartz (loved the quartzite but decided to go with a safer maintenance option) with SW Dove White semi gloss finish cabinets & chrome hardware. We are looking for some backsplash options besides white subway tile. We don't want it to be too busy as pendant lights, furniture and décor pieces will add some vibrant color to the actual kitchen. Thanks in advance!
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  • PRO
    Bellano Tile Company
    9 anni fa
    In your case you need to balance the heavy floor color with the kitchen splash. I can suggest a couple of options that will work.
    The New Yorker Charcoal will bring in color and texture while still being neutral as it balances the floor color ( http://bellanotile.ca/Prod-pages/NewYorker.html). The Le Murrine Metal ( http://bellanotile.ca/Prod-pages/LeMurrine.htm) is more daring and will add an edge of glamour. Kitchen splashes are where the worst design mistakes are made usually because the area is treated on its own rather than an integral part of the kitchen design. Often the choices for the kitchen splash is too busy and too trendy. Good design choices should have longevity and be timeless

    Commenti (48)

    • PRO
      JudyG Designs
      9 anni fa
      Ultima modifica: 9 anni fa
      Classic White Kitchen · Maggiori informazioni


      Your floor is beautiful. It needs to be part of the show. I would find a back splash tile in the same tone as the counters. Let the floor and your accent pieces be the more important accents.
    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      9 anni fa
      Thank you for taking the time to respond. Neither of us really like black because it would make the space dark. We were looking at Calcutta gold, some crackled glaze tiles but couldn't seem to find a good color that would match, white subway. Our favorite so far is thassos mosaic with mother of pearl but it is very expensive - Transitional Kitchen by Bloomfield Design-Build Firms Showcase Kitchen & Bath
    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      9 anni fa
      Transitional Kitchen · Maggiori informazioni
    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      9 anni fa
      I think we have the picture you shared in our idea book. Hubby really likes that 3X6 backsplash..i wasn't sure if it was going to clash with my countertop. Will have to revisit again.

      Thanks - we really love our floor too! :)

      Here is the before picture of the old kitchen
    • hair2660
      9 anni fa
      Mother of pearl is beautiful!!!! It would blend. But do you like contrast? If so. Mix. With another stone as well With mother of pearl to cut the price.
      amitandanj ha ringraziato hair2660
    • PRO
      JudyG Designs
      9 anni fa
      No, I said back splash, not black. : > )
    • hair2660
      9 anni fa
      I know
    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      9 anni fa
      whoops..blame it on mom brain :) A tile place suggested glassos with mother of pearl to cut the cost of the thassos marble. We were not sure of that. Have you seen this done before?
    • Irene Morresey
      9 anni fa
      Lovely, even with accents and furniture, it does need a bit of oomph, glass tiles like in pics, under cabinet lighting looks lovely with glass tiles
    • cyn029
      9 anni fa
      Yout floors are beatiful! What type and brand of floors?
      amitandanj ha ringraziato cyn029
    • myperfectadvice
      9 anni fa
      Red glass?
      I think you need a coloured one....
      And red seems to be in right now,!
      amitandanj ha ringraziato myperfectadvice
    • Thomas O
      9 anni fa
      What about a glass mosaic tile that incorporates brown (from floor), white (from cabinets) and another color like blue or red or something to give a little color to the room? picture...
      amitandanj ha ringraziato Thomas O
    • Maureen
      9 anni fa
      Ultima modifica: 9 anni fa
      It's such a classic kitchen, I would head towards Carrara marble but done in a lovely pattern vs subway. Maybe a fan shaped or herringbone. Some carrara has a bit of brown which would tie in really nicely with your floor.
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      amitandanj ha ringraziato Maureen
    • christy18
      9 anni fa
      I like the idea of a colored backsplash, there are so many different glass tiles out there that have awesome colors!!
      amitandanj ha ringraziato christy18
    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      9 anni fa
      Thanks everyone for your input..really appreciate it!

      @cyn029 - the flooring is Karndeean Winter Oak

      @Maureen - yes, we really want to keep the classic white and are leaning towards marble. I am afraid of the discoloration that will begin to happen for the marble tiles placed behind the sink and behind the stove.
    • Maureen
      9 anni fa
      Ultima modifica: 9 anni fa
      I have no experience with marble, but a thought could be to add stainless steel just behind the stove, as per the transitional kitchen picture above. You may want to ask people who have marble behind the sink if they have run into any issues. Enjoy your kitchen!
    • sunnydrew
      9 anni fa
      Why don't you bring home your top 3 contenders from your tile store and show us some possibilities.
      Your kitchen is beautiful and I think you could do a multitude of things with the backsplash.
    • Lee Weber
      9 anni fa
      You already have visual movement in your counter top which should be a star of your design with the floor. Stick with simple whit subway tile. It will cost less, look great, and be impervious to wear and tear.
    • cutebabiesmom
      9 anni fa
      I love your kitchen already. Big, bright and beautiful. Good luck.
    • hawksandowls
      9 anni fa
      You are working with a beautiful space. I would suggest a sand-colored tile without a glossy finish so that it will blend with the cabinets/countertop. The satin finish reflects light differently than anything else in the space and will visually enlarge the room. You could use some accent tiles if you want some pizzaz. Also, a stained concrete backsplash would be beautiful and have a similar look.
    • PRO
      AFS Mosaics
      9 anni fa
      please consider the custom mosaic backsplash work I create. http:/www.mosaicsbyariel.com.
    • whocareswhoiam
      8 anni fa

      what did you finally decide?

    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      8 anni fa
      Hi everyone! We decided on a classic white kitchen with white subway tile! Here is the kitchen with the backsplash, under cabinet lights and installed hood. At some point we went to put in a light in the middle of the island and figure out color scheme to make it pop, but we are very happy with the simple choice! Thanks for all your input and suggestions.
    • bunnyllg
      8 anni fa
      I too have Taj Mahal. I went with Horus "Crema" subway tile in this interesting pattern pictured. This tile is machine made, but has the look of hand thrown tile. I think it is simple.
    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      8 anni fa
      Here is the kitchen!
    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      8 anni fa
      @bunny your quartzite is beautiful!!!! We went with the quartz replica but would have loved to have the quartzite if I wasn't so worried about the maintenance.
    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      8 anni fa
      Here is a better shot of the actual tile/lighting.
    • zazfuzzroc
      8 anni fa

      I like it, you did good. :) Very clean looking and any color will look nice in there! ;)

    • Kandis Mendonsa
      8 anni fa
      Your kitchen looks beautiful, I agree subway tile is everywhere, I would go more traditional, stay away from glass especially, too trendy, you may want to look at the brick veneers, they carry tones that would work well with your counter tops, your backsplash is permanent, gotta love it, you can add color and style with your accessories, good luck, you have made excellent choices so far, I'm sure you will continue, post your final picture.
    • rblupkin
      8 anni fa

      I have a small kitchen too. it's best to stay neutral and matching with subway tile. I have a 14 ft wall with 5 sockets/switches. (you have a lot of sockets, too.) Subway is the only choice. Add color with paint or accessories that are easy to change.

    • Michele Nostramo Iglio
      7 anni fa

      @bunny Your kitchen is beautiful. I am doing a white kitchen with the same quartzite counter. Trying to select backsplash. Are your cabinets white or cream?

    • bunnyllg
      7 anni fa
      Cream with a coffee glaze.
    • sunnydrew
      7 anni fa
      It looks very nice.
    • ritakwon
      7 anni fa

      Where did you find the Taj Mahal quartz? I can only find the new Taj Royale Caesar stone - which is similar , but not exactly what I am looking for.

    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      7 anni fa
      @ritakwon We used Pental Taj Mahal. Their website is pentalquartz.com. I would see the material in person as the website pictures don't do it justice. We've had guests who mistake it for marble. Looking back we're glad we went with it because quartzite (the natural stuff) would've stained very quick in our high use kitchen.
    • bunnyllg
      7 anni fa
      We purchased it at Dente Stone in Caldwell NJ.
    • sunnydrew
      7 anni fa
      Would you be kind enough to "shed some light" on the type of under cabinet lighting you used and how you like it? Maybe with a picture . That is on my list of projects.
      Thanks.
    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      7 anni fa
      @sunnydrew - we used 1/2 inch LED under cabinet lights that are linkable. We used a total of 5.
    • cand1781
      7 anni fa

      Amitandanj-. How long have you had your pentalquartz? How has it held up over time? We love the Akoya and also need a sample of the Taj Mahal. Love the look but not sure about longevity/staining/ yellowing over time.

      amitandanj ha ringraziato cand1781
    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      7 anni fa

      @cand1781 - We've had it over a year and a half. Its held up very well. Everything wipes off easily. The exceptions are turmeric, red wine, and marinara...if those are left on too long it requires some extra rubbing to get the stain completely out, but it does get out. We have hardwater so there is some water spots near the sink which can be seen if you look at them at a certain angle. All in all a good product so far.

    • PRO
      CMM Custom Homes
      7 anni fa

      What beautiful options you have here! Before you rule out the white subway tile, please consider the option below. These home owners used art found on their travels to personalize the wst. Good luck and have fun!

    • Brady
      7 anni fa
      Ultima modifica: 7 anni fa

      I just realized this post is from like years ago. My bad! Well, to anyone who searches and ends up here, I will leave the following:

      I have Taj Mahal quarzite (or something similar) and White Dove cabinets. Not sure if your quartz is a similar color to this, but I ended up doing medium gray glass tiles for contrast. If you like them I can dig up the manufacturer/color and whatnot.

      ETA: The walls are Revere Pewter and the floors are dusty because this was during construction :)

    • cand1781
      7 anni fa

      What color paint did you use in your kitchen? Or at least family....is that more of a beige or yellow/cream?

    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      7 anni fa
      @cand1781 - The paint on the walls is Swiss Coffee. In natural light it looks beige, when the recessed lights are on it has a yellowish / creamy tone. Post a pic of your kitchen once you're done, would love to see it!
    • MARIE FRANCO
      7 anni fa
      Gorgeous! Swiss Coffee on the walls -- is it Ben Moore? It's so confusing that the different paint brands have colors of the same name.
    • amitandanj
      Autore originale
      6 anni fa
      @MARIE FRANCO - Sorry, we just saw your post right now. It was painted before we moved in but we saw Benjamin Moore paint cans in the garage so that's probably it.
    • gmamichele
      4 anni fa

      It looks really nice. We also have Taj Mahal for our island and countertops. Can you tell me where you purchased your backsplash.

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