Backsplash design options – chime in

I’m going with a classic, white, subway tile for my kitchen backsplash but I’m going to install it in a cool pattern, instead of  simple staggered horizontal lines.  It’s a large area, about 7′ x 5 1/2′ and I’m tiling the whole thing.  I love the openness here so I’m not putting upper cabinets in but I will add a couple floating shelves.  The electrical cable sticking out of the wall is for under shelf lighting –in case you were wondering. 😉

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I’ve sketched out four different pattern and thought it would be fun to let you all weigh in on the decision.

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Here’s a larger picture of each design option to look at before you make up your mind.

herringbone 1

Basketweave

Herringbone 2

Herringbone 3

Won’t this be fun?

Yes —  Of course it will!

Tell me which option you like best and then let’s see what happens!

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144 Comments

  1. Herringbone #3!

  2. They’re all so lovely. The basket weave seems more interesting with less pieces to cut, but the movement in each herringbone is so interesting!
    Can’t wait to see it done – whichever one it is.

  3. FlowerLady Lorraine says:

    Basket weave is my favorite.

  4. I like the herringbone 3 pattern as well. Since it’s vertical, it will make the wall look taller, theoretically. I too like the basket weave, but it doesn’t have as much movement as the herringbone 3, so it’s my second choice. Plus it has a ton of cuts! 🙂 Maybe purple grout? (j/k)

  5. I like #3 Herringbone. Looks like there would be less cutting with the herringbone than the basketweave. Good luck with whatever you choose! I’m sure it will be beautiful!

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