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. 😉
I’ve sketched out four different pattern and thought it would be fun to let you all weigh in on the decision.
Here’s a larger picture of each design option to look at before you make up your mind.
Won’t this be fun?
Yes — Of course it will!
Tell me which option you like best and then let’s see what happens!
My vote is Herringbone 3. Have fun!
I would say herringbone #3–nice and traditional–you won’t look back and regret it. I like the basket weave but it looks like alot of work and something is telling me 80’s and blue and mauve, and baskets. Sometimes simplicity is better, and since you are already switching up the traditional horizontal subway, herringbone #3 is just different enough. H #2 is just plain BUGGY on the eyes!
Love the Basketweave!
I think Herringbone #2 has depth drawing your eye upward on a diagonal. Looks sharp!
I guess I’m the only one who likes Herringbone #2 (or square #1. It’s kind of wigging me out they aren’t in the same order! I’ll get over it I’m sure). I think herringbone is a great pattern that is visually interesting, and I think the way it is oriented in #2 gives it a little extra spunk while keeping to a classic pattern. Great ideas all of them though!