today saw me at HD to see the fake tin tiles and for once they actually had a full stock. Anyway I couldn't decide between the fake antiqued stainless and the fake copper verdrigris so I came home empty handed.
the stainless would go (in tone) with my appliances but maybe that would be too much of that in a 10X10 kitchen which is going for more warmth. I also can't decide if it would go... modern appliances, more aged looking backsplash in similar material.
I like the copper with the verdigris (copper is still pulling me even the fake stuff) but wish they had the much darker copper version they make. meanwhile they have the greenish type. Same general tile style just different colour.
So, it's cork floor, wood counter (basically those two are about the same tone for the moment), SS appliances, and cupboards are TBA. I have been planning on using a creamish colour with a glaze but lately I'm thinking black maybe (at least on the bottom). My sink and faucet are stainless. The idea is to keep some of the 1930 feel, or at least a warm feel.
So....which one? I'm attaching a scan of the brochure. The inset is the pattern they have. The group circled in red are in the store (at least I think the third one which is copper but not as green is available). The one circled in blue is one I like and could order.
Otherwise, I don't see a lot of options other than going with beadboard which would be oodles less expensive and still fits my vision (no way I am doing tile as the walls need too much repair and I already have enough of that around here to do). Actually my kitchen and back porch would be nice in beadboard. (although I'm already doing that in the bathroom so maybe that's too much of a good thing)
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they aren't metal luvto, they are some sort of plastic which is why they don't seem like the best material to have near high heat.
As an update, I was at the HOme & Design show today (saw Colin and Justin who were really entertaining and showed before/after photos from their new show and it looks like it will be good, not too over the top given the rooms they do, as well as being quite typical for a lot of houses). Just before we left I noticed the ask a designer wasn't busy so posed a question about which backsplash. She had my basic details and criteria (including no fixing the walls) and came up with using the fake tin tiles, same colour we chose here. So I feel that confirmed it wouldn't be too much pattern and that we're all pretty on the ball here.
Unless you have a very powerful stove, I don't think that metal is going to dissolve and like you said DBD you won't be using that stove very much....use your discretion now.
I've had them on for 6mos behind my stove and I didn't even heed their distance warnings and I don't have any issues with melting, coming loose or anything of that nature. I would say I cook on the stove about 3-4 times a week, but maybe I'm lucky so far :D
Yes it's the fake ones and I wondered about that. they say they are okay if they are 3" from the stove (and not below the top of the stove) but it does make you wonder. I don't actually cook a lot so I am hoping that means I'll be okay. If I had to use all burners on a regular basis I would worry.
did your friend's panel warp away from the wall (as in come loose) or was more of a melty bubble type thing?
I am not sure if you are going with the fake tin tiles, but a friend of mine put those in last year and the panel behind the stove melted. She had it the proper distance away but thinks some steam from a boiled pot of water warped it.
this web site has some interesting ideas for back splash. They are located in Toronto.
[url]http://www.talissadecor.com/[/url]
Gee those rolls are about half the price of the tiles I bought Thanks for pointing those out.
I came across this on EBay:
[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/Tin-look-Kitchen-Backsplash-roll-WC40-Antique-Copper_W0QQitemZ170149290709QQihZ007QQcategoryZ10034QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting[/url]
It's not real copper, but it looks pretty cool.
Just another option to consider :)
BTW, the seller is in Canada.
I still like the idea of stainless steel backsplash. It makes sense with your appliances. Just keep it a simple pattern. Perhaps just in simple squares instead of something too fancy.
I don't know if stain will help or not. I have to try a piece and see. I have the sink cut out to practice on.
Those s'tic tiles won't help this kitchen. I would have to repair the walls and that is the one thing I am trying to avoid. One area is down to lath which is why I want to find something like panels that can survive the bad walls.
I was even considering knocking the plaster off the chimney (in my corner, you can see it in the mock ups) to reveal the brick and get rid of the rough wall but was warned against that. I just do not want to deal with those walls right now at all.
the Ikea stainless panels would have worked but they are 3" too short and besides no one there could tell me how to cut them to fit and around outlets. Being steel over acrylic of some sort I figure too much trouble to deal with given all the cutting required.
I did fit one of the plastic panels last night. It cut pretty easily with a blade so that was good.
Will the stain not make the striped grain pop out more? Just a thought. :)
S'tics tiles on sale at HD right now.
anyone watch Cityline today? They did a segment on picking floors, counters, back splashes and a lesson in making sure there aren't too many patterns going on. Well I'm thinking this means me since my cork has pattern (cork in random blocks), the butcher block is stripes, and here I go with the back splash having squares which are quite busy. I assume the beadboard may also be a problem being more stripes but I am just not sure.
I guess I don't even see the pattern in the floor anymore and see it more as a mottled cork colour. The wood is still new enough that I see the stripes but I found some walnut stain in my basement last night and think I'll test it to see if maybe dark is better than natural and that may tone down the striped effect.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this pattern thing? Some insights to help me figure out if this is something I should be concerned about?
I'm with Mel and like the all black cupboards, but agree that you maybe should wait to put up the panels until after the homeshow...as you may see something that you like much much better or it may make your decision for the panels more concrete :D
mockup the best. I agree it is a bit of more work, but with the wood counters I think it is better.
I am not sure why you think beadboard in the bathroom and kitchen is too much?
Ok, I just realized I forgot to post my opinion. LOL.
I really really really LOVE the second mockup that Mutantstar did. As well, I love the last pic that you posted DBD. I'm not a huge fan of light cabinets on top..and dark on the bottom. I just feel there's no need...there's enough going on with all the various products and textures being used. I think maybe the lighter cabinets are more in keeping with the time period...but we all know you love DRAMA DBD! (At least wehn it comes to decorating) So, maybe the black would be more appropriate for you.
BTW, the floor,appliances and countertop look FANTASTIC!! Good choices so far hun!
:) Mel
*Edited to add that there is no such thing as "TOO MUCH BEADBOARD"!!!!! :p
I don't know, I'm leaning more and more to black (or near black). I wish I had a picture, but it dawned on me that I have a couple of panels which are actually like lithos of a black and white photo of trees/mountains. I used them at my last house and I was thinking they may look neat in the kitchen with all the elements that are going on. Not a 1930's theme (which would require coloured appliances and some yellow or red or turquoise or something), but something interesting and still going with the natural elements of the house (wood, cork, steel).
I spent most of the night debating if I should install the panels or wait until Sunday. This weekend is the Home Show and I'm worried I'll put them up and then see some super fabulous totally perfect idea at the show (which is just silly since it never happened before so why should this year be any different?).
Beadboard is still on my mind too. More work, costs way less, nice effect but I am also using it in the bathroom so maybe that's too much? Mostly it's the more work part that is swaying me if I am honest.
I think that is the best backsplash choice....now what colour for the cabinets?
for sure that is the best colour and pattern. Now if you decide to paint the lower cabs charcoal it will look very nice. :)
this is not a mock up. Here are the real deal tiles. What do you think?
If your cabinets have nicks and gouges showing their age I think the black would hide this better. It would also show off those incredible handles. Cork is not what you think of for that age of home but it is going to work because it is so warm. Imo, a few little things - like the style of the cabinets and the knobs will set the tone and your other pieces like the ss appliances will stay with the warm theme. People want to see the era but the bottom line is that they want functionality and comfort.
After seeing the different coloured backsplash tins, I'm not sure about the colours when coordinated with your stainless steel appliances, flooring, countertop and cabinetry, but am sure that the beadboard backsplash will be more appropriate with your kitchen ambiance and keeping up with the history of the house.
You said your kitchen is small, so is mine, but that doesn't mean that you can't make it gorgeous. I can't wait to see what you will be deciding on but do take your time before making the final decision.
DBD..
I like the white cabinets, butcher block counters and white beadboard blacksplash...
my second choice is black cabinets, butcher block counters and the copper tin backsplash...
The question is?....what is less trendy and more keeping in style with the home?.... ...I know that white cabinetry is timeless.....when I think of a farmhouse or older home.....I think white cabinets and wood elements..... ( primitive)
Good luck DBD....you have a great space...and many good ideas....
DBD,
I like the stainless steel with your wood. I believe you can paint them if you get tired of the ss look later.
I am thinking of getting them too, but I am waiting for the prices to come down... I know, I could be waiting a long time!
B
I like the last few moc ups...did you try a copper (lighter version)...the one you had done was antique and i think a bit too dark. I think a lighter colour in the tiles seem to be working best. Not digging the green, or the dark redish...the antique copper is a bit too dark. Quilted pattern in the tin is great as well...clean and probably good in terms of scale. Trimming out the doors will be great. If you decide to keep the cabinets a cream I take it you'll change the hinges as well. Your kitchen will look beautiful I'm sure.
I like the SS best. I am not sure about all black cabinets in a 1930's kitchen. I prefer the lighter colours. This coming from a woman who has walnut coloured cabinets!
My two cents. I like the stainless with the quilted pattern.
I think it is less busy.
Have you decided if the cabinets are staying white/cream? Or are you planning on changing them up?
For the backsplash I think either the stainless in a less fussy pattern or the beadboard. You can't go wrong with either.
If you are planning on painting the lower cabinets darker then for sure I would go with the stainless. It needs the sparkle when reviewing the mockups.
Yes. I'd like to use real door knobs. I saw them in an MLS picture (which I can't seem to find now) and thought they looked really neat. What I have to count is how many I have as I have a lot of doors in my garage with egg shaped glass knobs and I have round ones in the house (like the picture) as well as in a box I found. I'm hoping there will be enough of one of the other to do the cupboards and the remainder will stay on my doors in the house.
I also intend to trim out the doors before they are painted.
Here goes again though... the escutcheons are brass. And if I really want to through another hammer in the works...in another box I found in the garage were the original hinges and knobs...copper. I don't care much for the knobs but the hinges are pretty unique I think as I haven't ever seen copper hinges before. Right now the hinges are black which would still work if I did the doors in black.
Do I remember correctly that you mentioned some antique glass knobs?
You are right the scale is off as the squares are 6' which means 3 fit on the backsplash.
anrol it's the cross hatch finish I was trying to do... it's got more black than the shiny stainless. I like it a lot.
I really like the last mock up you did Mutantstar. Black cabinets might just be the ticket to make that backsplash work the way I want. (BTW I do have some undermount lights that have to go up).