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!
I love the basketweave the best.
Herringbone 3
Agreed on the Herringbone #3. I’m a sucker for anything that reminds me of tweed and Mid-Century Modern styles.
Basketweave for me!
Basketweave would be amazing!!!
Though looking a pictures on-line, the diagonal nature of the herringbone patterns seems to depend largely on how much contrast there is between the grout color and tile color. Ones that have a grout color similar to the tile color seem to draw the eye a lot less, i.e. the diagonal nature of the pattern is a lot less apparent; it becomes more of a textural element. Interested in hearing what you decide.