Reconsidering the Beadboard Backsplash Idea
All this time, I *knew* that we would install a beadboard backsplash in the kitchen. I mean, what says cottage like beadboard? But as of late, I'm thinking I want something altogether different. We're going to be putting beadboard in our hallway and bathroom, so I don't mind not having it in the kitchen. I really love how the fireplace "aged" tile came out...the texture and feel it adds to the room is amazing. I've decided that I want the same kind of look and texture for the kitchen backsplash. I don't want to use the same technique (there was lots of grout and limestone wash involved...I'm afraid that I might over time scrub it off if it were a backsplash - even with a sealer). So now I'm trying to come up with something different that might give me a similar look. I'm even thinking about looking for old looking cobblestone, painted/whitewashed brick (like the photo on left) or another natural element like tumbled travertine. My cabinets are going to be red...so an offwhite backsplash would look nice, I think.
Just a sidenote, like Greg over at the Petch House, hubs is going to hardwire some undercabinet lighting. We really need the extra light and I hate seeing cords. It should make a big difference.
Today, I'm pulling out my handy dandy electric screwdriver hubs bought for me a few months back to take down our kitchen cabinet doors. It's time to for the cabinet makeover to begin:)
UPDATE: Read more posts about our brick paver backsplash (progress and completion photos) here.
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Hey Kim! You can find a lot of the plantation homes over here with white painted/whitewashed brick, which really does give it a unique aged look.
I know there is so much thought that goes into each room, and with every step we take, our ideas only begin to take shape.
Look forward to knowing what you go with!
We have a beadboard backsplash and I would definitely rather have tile or brick. I'll love to hear what you decide to do.
Yeah, I need to some shopping around for just the right material. I am really heavily leaning to brick, if I can find some affordable thin brick, and then just painting them out.
Jordana, can you let me know what you don't particularly like about your beadboard backsplash? Is it difficult to clean? Thanks!
Hey Kim ~ just an idea....if you cant find thin brick and still want to go with brick, they do sell masonary saw blades for cutting brick and such. We bought one in case we needed to cut the brick for our stove floor. I dont know how hard it would be because we never had to use it, but it might cut some costs too. You would buy less that way!
Hey Kim,
Well I am so excited that you are starting the kitchen!!! It all begins with the first cabinet door coming down!! I love the tumbled stone or tumbled tile used on backsplashes. For the amount you would need I would check with your larger tile stores for limited quantity items, you can usually get these items at a highly reduced price. Let me know what you decide to do. Kelli
Thanks for tips and ideas, Jess and Kelli! I'm really excited about the kitchen...we've worked on the walls in the living room and kitchen for so long, it's nice to finally start on the other major elements!
I'll be posting more about what I found today that I'm going to use for the backsplash. I found just what I was looking for!
Oh white-washed brick would look lovely! I'm not familiar at all with beadboard. I will have to look it up and see what it looks like.
Kim, yes, it is hard to clean. It catches stuff and doesn't let it go. It doesn't look awful from a distance, but I think other choices for a backsplash would be nicer. I can't wait to see what you found.
i like the whitewashed brick idea. i love painted brick and would have done it on my block foundation but it wasnt in my budget for the brick...especially just to paint it afterwards.
Great choice though. Very colonial but at the same time 'cottage-y' too.
Bev, beadboard is wainscotting. Here is an example of beadboard used on the ceiling and backsplash:)
http://photobucket.com/albums/c10/the_endless_kitchen/?action=view¤t=06Anotherviewthroughpassthru.jpg
Jordana, that's good to know. What I end up doing may also be hard to clean, lol, but we shall see:)
Ashlee, I love painted exterior brick, too! Alas, hubby doesn't, so we won't be painting our outside brick. *sniff* In the future, you guys can always go back and add brick (and then paint!) Can't wait to see your lovely new home!
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