Kitchen backsplash - which tiles for a white Cottage/Farmhouse kitchen

9 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Hi, Really confused about the backsplash tiles to use in my kitchen:-( My kitchen is very small (6qm) & opted a farm house style with lots of glass cabinets The cabinets are offwhite in colour and has a worktop of granite(confirmed - imperial white) - ( I didn't want to have black granite as it is too common) The floor is not yet decided but it must be granite & I prefer to have a light colour, so thought of going with "Imperial white" (still not confirmed) only which would be the best match to the kitchen counter top. Now I have to decide on the backsplash which i prefer to use some colour (coloured tiles?) , otherwise I'm scared if my kitchen would look like a clinic :( Any ideas on backsplash which goes along with a farmhouse/cottage kitchen? sorry I don't have any pictures, as the house is new and still being constructed. this is the link for granite : http://www.aastoneimpex.com/image/category/Imperial-White-Granite.jpg ref previous post : [https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/need-help-with-my-kitchen-dsvw-vd~3812751 [(https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/need-help-with-my-kitchen-dsvw-vd~3812751) Thanks Rasa

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Dulux Amazing Space

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Hi Rasa,

Nice to hear from you and I’m glad I was able to give you
some inspiration for your kitchen tiles.

I’ve included another image for you to look at that shows
more of a farm house style kitchen with the coloured tiles. If you worried the coloured
tiles might look too contemporary for your space, I would advise going for
quite soft, muted colour tones to give you the same effect but in a more rustic
style. You can see in the attached image how they have used a soft sheen,
textured tile in neutral tones, with a subtle hint of colour to be in-keeping
with that farmhouse feel.

For your tile colours, you could pick up the off white tone
of your cabinets with the grey in the granite, and a very soft hint of green or blue to add a little colour to achieve the
same look for your kitchen. I have also added some paint swatches below you
could use as reference for tile colours to help you visualise the combination.

Off white:

Greys:

Blue or Green:

Hopefully this answers your questions for you and I’d love
to see some pictures when your project is finished. Good luck with the
decorating.

Paola

Dulux Design Expert
www.designer.duluxamazingspace.co.uk

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Comments (9)

jacksplash
9 years ago
If it's a small kitchen I would keep the tiles white...doing an upstand in the same granite may be something worth considering also..good luck!
PRO
Dulux Amazing Space
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Hi Rasa,

Your choices sound great - there are plenty of exciting
options you could have a look at.

For a more traditional look, go for a metro or
lantern style wall tile with a slight tint of blue or green if you prefer a
muted palette. If you did want to make a real statement, use different colours
combined together. There are some fantastic tile styles out there and you could
look at adding a patterned tile or a collection of different styles, patterns,
colours mixed up on the same wall. This will make it really personal to
yourself and add a feature to your space.

Another option is to do a thin wood panelling. This
is a more authentic cottage feel and can be painted to a shade of your liking.
This is also a good option if you wanted to refresh them after a few years and
change the colours in your kitchen.

I hope this helps and good luck! :-)

Paola – Colour &
Design Consultant

Beautiful
Interior Design for Everyone

www.designer.duluxamazingspace.co.uk
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Rasa
Original Author
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thank you very much for your advice Dulux Amazing Space :)

It helps.. I googled and found some options with colored tiles. could you let me know if it goes well with Farm House kitchen?

I'm afraid if it suits more for a modern kitchen and mismatch for farmhouse/cottage style.

All your ideas are highly appreciated!

Regards

Rasa
Rasa
Original Author
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Hi Paola,

Thanks again! would it look good if I introduce some black tiles to it ? to have vibrancy ...: ) (otherwise what could I add if I want to highlight my backsplash?) /Beige,Offwhite, Grey are of my choice, I love them! :) Havent actually thought about green/blue coz that's not the color code of my whole house when it comes to furniture,paintings etc ( which would be shades of brown, black, beige,light yellow etc) ...blue/green would look good as well but not sure if it looks dull...and i would also prefer to add a dark tile to it so that it doesnt show much the dirt'/grease from cooking...

But i cannot really predict if it's a bad choice for a small kitchen of 6qm :( the whole kitchen is white including floor which is granite (Imperial white).

colour I love :.

shades of yellow, orange, brown etc... but which one for backsplash??

would defenitely post the pictures when the project is finished :)

Thanks and Regards

Rasa
PRO
Dulux Amazing Space
9 years ago
Hi Rasa,

If you didn’t want to use the blue or green tile to add that
colour, then I’d suggest going for a darker neutral. Black might look a little
harsh and industrial mixed in with the greys, but to keep to the overall look
consistent with that more rustic theme, a deep neutral will work well to add in
an accent tile.

The colour swatch below is a warm neutral with a very subtle
hint of grey which will work well with your granite worktops and the other
colours suggested.

If you wanted that darker, more intense, look without using
black, then a rich brown also looks really good with the other colours, while still
adding that vibrant contrast.

Looking forward to seeing the pictures and if you need anything else, please call 0115 7842 642

Paola
Dulux Design Expert
www.designer.duluxamazingspace.co.uk
Rasa
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you for all the suggestions for my previous post on selecting backsplash for my kitchen. Please see the attached image of the current status of my kitchen. Very soon I will get a granite counter top (imperial white) & the floor is also imperial white. Keeping all the suggestions you have given regarding backsplash, I am thinking about having glass tiles for my kitchen. Its pretty much decided ! My cooking style can get the kitchen dirty soon so this would be much practical and easy to clean...

I would like to know the choice of color , white would be a safe choice. But can i bring in some other colors like grey or blue ? i really would like to add some colors.now the kitchen is just white or black with my selection of granite for flooring and counter top..
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