Otherwise, as it comes down to the countertop, you are going to lose 2 inches of countertop depth, which can create issues with sinks and cooktops not fitting.

If you are using a natural stone that has been cut as a veneer, usually 2 inches thick, then you need to account for that extra 2 inches. The tile stretches to the ceiling as well as across the refrigerator. The kitchen backsplash presents an opportunity to bring color, pattern and texture to your space, and plenty of designers on Houzz have maximized this. Backsplash: 3- by 6-inch ceramic field tile in Apple from Waterworks. These hand-crafted tiles have subtle variations in color, which adds much charm and warmth to this gorgeous kitchen.

The material is tile, hand-painted by Mira Eng-Goetz, the lead designer on the project. Backsplash: 6- by 16-inch Glasshues glass tile in Foliage Green, glossy finish, from Interstyle Ceramic & Glass. “If you are doing a full-depth real stone, then it needs to run to the floor behind the cabinets because of the weight. Nature as a Fairy Tale This beautiful and unique kitchen backsplash in a Portland, Oregon, home by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design portrays nature in an idealized and romanticized way. California 24' Bathroom Vanity, White, Carrara Marble by Kitchen Bath Collection (69) 7741,186. Natural stone includes marble (9 percent), granite (5 percent. California 60' Bathroom Vanity, White, Carrara Marble, Double by Kitchen Bath Collection (8) SALE. The most popular material for new backsplashes is ceramic or porcelain tile (55 percent), followed by natural stone (23 percent). Nearly 9 in 10 renovating homeowners (87 percent) are installing a kitchen backsplash. It is very difficult to add stone to an existing space because of this,” he says. For Backsplashes, Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Are Top Picks. “It is very important to consider the thickness of the stone being installed and make sure you account for it in the design process. Large transitional l-shaped beige floor kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops. His advice concerning installation encompasses other kitchen elements as well. Open floor plan with dark blue island and white perimeter cabinets. Ivoria (Ivory) 12x24 Vein Cut Polished Travertine Tile. Oyster bar is found as well as Morning Fog. Two tones of wall paint were used in the kitchen. The same material repeats throughout the home’s interior and exterior, “as homes long ago were actually built,” Carson says. There is a natural stacked stone on as the backsplash under the hood with a travertine subway tile acting as the backsplash under the cabinetry.

The kitchen backsplash is 6-inch-thick natural Texas limestone with an overgrout, sealed with a matte clear sealer. Since horizontal space is limited, think vertical stack counters and shelves high up on the walls, and try to find innovative storage containers and double. Architect Scott Carson of Cosan Studio created this 285-square-foot (26-square-meter) Fredericksburg, Texas, kitchen with interior designers Barb Foley and Kim Bouton of Bouton and Foley.

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