Is the backsplash going to ruin this kitchen?
mwiess
7 years ago
I'm a new designer and asserting my opinion is sometimes difficult for me even when I know the outcome won't be up to standard.
I'm designing a small kitchen and we came up with a great colour scheme. Silestone bench top, wooden lower cabinets and lighter upper cabinets. The problem is the backsplash. They are opting for acrylic because of budget.
I have attached two photos. The first photo is what I think will work best. A white acrylic with a slightly darker upper cabinet.
However my client insists that she likes the blue glass look so I've matched a lighter upper cabinet with that. (2nd photo) I understand that she likes the blue acrylic but I don't think it goes with the kitchen. It will become a focus instead of the focus being on the wooden cabinets
Do you think it will be a big mistake to let my client make the decision or should I insist on the white acrylic?
I'm designing a small kitchen and we came up with a great colour scheme. Silestone bench top, wooden lower cabinets and lighter upper cabinets. The problem is the backsplash. They are opting for acrylic because of budget.
I have attached two photos. The first photo is what I think will work best. A white acrylic with a slightly darker upper cabinet.
However my client insists that she likes the blue glass look so I've matched a lighter upper cabinet with that. (2nd photo) I understand that she likes the blue acrylic but I don't think it goes with the kitchen. It will become a focus instead of the focus being on the wooden cabinets
Do you think it will be a big mistake to let my client make the decision or should I insist on the white acrylic?
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Comments (18)Thanks everyone for your comments, they are great! Of course everyone will have different tastes and function that appeal to them, otherwise a designer would have a very boring job!! Its always been on my mind though. I made acrylic also as they were much cheaper than glass, but come with their own issues as they warp, scratch and deteriorate, especially if you use cleaning materials. As for prints, I did this and it is a very fine line. I have seen the most hideous designs, patterns and prints it breaks my heart. Prints can lift off the glass with the glue so be very careful with this process and get a 10 year warranty!! A waterfall image in the shower for example, looks great for the first day and to create impact, but after a month ? Selling a house with one of these gets very interesting as many try to calculate the cost to replace. Again, some will love it and go for it! Just think hard about the impact it has on the house. Also glass splashbacks have some issues with shattering, especially with companies offering inferior glass based on price. So check how your glass is made!! Thanks again and enjoy....See MoreBacksplash
Comments (39)okay!!! A lot of these commenters obviously thought what I did - that the cupboards are a deep browney grey!! I think the responses would have been very different if we knew the cupboards were white. If you re-read thru the responses you will see that. Perhaps try re-posting the dilemma with a better pic. One of those original tiles may actually look ok....See Morekitchen back splash
Comments (2)I suppose the question is "What are you going to do with the untiled wall?". Will it just be painted plasterboard? If you do decide to just go with the 200mm tiled splashback you will need to be very careful with your tile selection with the sizing and how the edge of tile looks. You should probably select a 200mm tile, as you don't want a cut, half tile in the space between the window sill and benchtop. Some glazed, ceramic tiles also have messy edges, so make sure that your tile selection looks as good from the edge, not just the front, as you will be looking down on the top edge of the tile. Or allow for a tiling edge strip to conceal the edge, but these always make the space look visually busier. With so much happening in your kitchen with the open shelves etc, I would suggest a plainish, neutral tile and tile up to the ceiling for a cleaner, more streamlined look, that doesn't need maintenance and repainting in ten years time. Open shelves often look better against tiles. By tiling to the ceiling there is no exposed tile edge to look messy, which gives you a wider choice of tiles. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See MoreHerringbone Kitchen Backsplash - White or Grey Grout?
Comments (2)Hi Jaccco, over the years we have found that white grout between white tiles can actually yellow over time and so whenever we are asked this question we like to recommend using a pale grey....See Moremwiess
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7 years agoYes if you can get that balance right - without it being too cold or harsh against the softness of the timber selection. Then also opt for matt stainless steel hardware - something quite streamlined nothing too chunky or obtrusive. See pictures ... The grey floor should be a little darker than the first image and the second photo is of the type of harware on timber-look cabinets.
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