As you can see choosing a backsplash for granite countertops takes some design skills but also some imagination and freedom to choose and trust your self.
Is a patterned backsplash to busy for granite countertops.
Don t stress yourself out trying to find patterned tile with the correct undertone to go with your stone.
Pictures of granite countertops with backsplash.
If you have a busy countertop i m looking at you granite choose a solid color backsplash tile.
Choosing backsplash tile for busy granite countertops may 19 2016 by amy broere in decorating colour kitchen renovation tile i have been so busy i haven t been able to do much for new blog posts and it s stressing me out.
For example you may choose a simple blue gray tile as a backsplash for busy granite with white blue and gray veining.
Your budget and the way you use your kitchen will narrow things down.
If your countertop has different patterns and movement but the backsplash tile you love also has a busy design then try matching the color palettes.
Glass tiles can be an excellent complement to granite countertops because they are glossy like the granite.
Another option is to run your countertop onto the backsplash.
If you like pattern on your backsplash choose a solid color countertop.
Unlike the others i m blown away by the mini glass subway tiles.
Most likely you wont find the right one.
Play with tile patterns.
You may find both light and dark colored granite countertops busy patterns subtle veining some with large swooping veins others with splotches or dotted with color or very light veining.
Normally i dislike business on the backsplash when the countertop has a busy pattern.
Every slab of granite you encounter is unique making it a challenge to create universal rules about what works and how to choose your backsplash.
Plus there are generally fewer colour and pattern options for countertop materials whereas backsplash options are practically unlimited.
Your countertop is the workhorse in your kitchen and can constitute a good chunk of your budget so you ll want to get it right.
But it could end up being a tad dark in appearance.
A neighbor of mine had a wicked busy granite countertop 2 shades of grey white black pink plus dark cherry cabinets above.
She went with backpainted glass not tiles in a muted sandy pinky beige custom color.
But those tiles are amazing and the colors match the counter so closely that it s like an extension of the countertop.
It will ensure the countertop and backsplash feel more cohesive rather than compete with one another in both pattern and color.
The ultimate goal is to pair colors and patterns that go well together and complement each other.