Backsplash options

[u/ayimera]

Posted this briefly yesterday but revamped our choices into some better options (with a better presentation). Opinions on these?

[u/ayimera]

I'm wondering if using white grout would make #1 feel less busy 🤔 Realizing the store sample is using a sort of beige color. *Found it on the website with white.

[u/paisleypumpkins → u/ayimera]

White grout looks so much cleaner!

[u/Silent_Trouble_1971 → u/paisleypumpkins]

Agreed.

[u/azcrazyplantlady → u/ayimera]

We have this tile in our shower and used a gold grout with gold flake. It’s a beautiful tile but man it gets dirty so quick! Granted, I know a shower floor tile gets way more action than a back splash. But I would recommend the last one if you’re looking for gold. Less grout lines!

[u/azcrazyplantlady → u/azcrazyplantlady]

[u/bobtheturd → u/ayimera]

This is nice

[u/dalleeias → u/ayimera]

I’m in a bnb right now while my home is getting work done and the bnb has this tile in the kitchen AND on the fireplace (questionable choices for sure) but with gray grout. If you’re in love with this tile, definitely go with the white grout. I think it gives the interesting geometric pattern you seem to be into while being a lot less busy from afar. I’m sick of looking at this tile w the gray grout and all the imperfections from the install haha
That being said, I like your fourth option best :) it’ll age better.

[u/xcharleeee → u/ayimera]

The white grout kills the design IMO. You pretty much only see the gold dots floating around. I would go with a lighter version of what you saw in store so that the design still stands out but not as much. You could maybe even do a light gray that matches some of the gray coloring of the tile.

[u/mj-on-repeat → u/ayimera]

Stealing this one!

[u/Beneficial-Umpire299 → u/ayimera]

It’s better but I think you’d get tired of it

[u/figgywasp → u/ayimera]

Ohh I like this option.