"Banty" wrote in message
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In article , John says...


What is the best way to deal with backsplashes?

Make the backplash out of matching granite slab?

Personally, I think this is "too much". I dont' like the look.

I agree. We put dark granite slab counters in, and not knowing any better,
had the installer put in 6" backsplashes in the same granite color. Now we
regret it - it makes the kitchen seem smaller somehow. Closes it in, makes
it darker. I think the better look is to put in some kind of mosiac tile
backsplash, as mentioned below. Some of the new glass tiles would be really
nice for this.

Make the backsplash out of the same tiles as the new flooring?

Floor tiles will generally be too large for a decent-looking backsplash.
But
something that is much smaller can work nicely. This is closest to what
I'm
going with - a mosaic of very similar colors floor tile (floor tile is
monochromatic 12" tile, backsplash 2 1/4 " mosiac backsplash similar
shades,
green 1" tumbled glass for contrast)

Make the backplash out of a contrasting tile?

If it works with the countertop and floor well (and cabinets). Consider a
glass
tile for this. I love that look.