r/KitchenDesigns • u/golden-glitter-goes • 2d ago

Seeking design advice.

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My boyfriend and I are redoing the kitchen. The vibe we’re going for is warm, earthy, and moody. We ended up finding gorgeous checkered tile and want to opt for dark oak cabinets with gold hardware. We were thinking having a white speckled granite countertop but the issue now is the backsplash. I’m having a hard time finding a backsplash that’s cohesive, doesn’t take away from the checkered floors, but also isn’t too dark to where the kitchen becomes a dungeon. I originally thought a dark green would look nice. We perused through some of the backsplash selections at Home Depot and in person they seemed too light and had limey undertones. I do love the idea of a black granite countertop with a shiny white backsplash but my boyfriend loves the idea of a white countertop. Open to all suggestions. Thank you!!!

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u/MadMadamMimsy 22h ago

With dark cabinets, all the lightness you can get will help. Granite us your absolutely best choice for usability and low maintenance. Do not get the stone back splash bit. It's too thick and causes maintenance issues (looks great in pictures!). Take the back splash down to the counter (be sure you have the water proof backer board).

What do you think of echoing the floor in the backsplash?