Subway tile is one of the most popular choices for backsplashes.
Best backsplash for busy granite.
Here are some amateurish photos using my stair nosing.
If you decide to go with a granite countertop make it the star of your kitchen and choose the right backsplash.
I love the glass moda tile from julian tile.
If you want to double up on the natural stone look slate tiles are a great option for a backsplash with a granite countertop.
Don t stress yourself out trying to find patterned tile with the correct undertone to go with your stone.
What type of backsplash goes best with busy flowy granite.
We have tried glass subway tile travertine and some other glass tiles.
Blue flower keystone blend.
If you have a busy countertop i m looking at you granite choose a solid color backsplash tile.
Types of granite countertops use a neutral glass tile.
Select a ceramic tile in a color that is in your granite a great way to pick a tile for your backsplash is to choose a tile that has a color matching the vein or spot colors in your granite.
Our granite looks gray in pictures but in person it s not gray especially when we put gray tile next to it.
Granite 4 inch backsplash then full slab behind the stove.
Some busy granite countertop backsplash ideas below are granite countertops and countertops glass travertine marble grey granite from tile backsplash and quartz countertops with this lemurian blue pack.
I would perhaps use a dark oak cap to the 4 inch granite and up the sides of the cooktop slab for balance.
Granite everywhere including up the fridge just kidding hate my stainless though 3.
One thing i always tell my clients is you can never go wrong with subway tile either ceramic or glass or marble depending on the granite.
The combination will balance the look and allow the granite to pop more but with style.
This style will work especially well if you have a lighter colored granite countertop as the dark slate tiles will contrast the granite.
The dramatic patterning of the granite countertop demands an equally bold backsplash and with the eye catching picket pattern this mosaic with reflective depth and dimension stands up to the task.
The busy and patterned look of granite will welcome subway tiles in solid colors.
If you like pattern on your backsplash choose a solid color countertop.
If you don t want to use granite in your backsplash but you still want a uniform look you can continue the color you selected by pulling out a color or hue in the granite and matching it to the tile you like.
Most likely you wont find the right one.
For example you may choose a simple blue gray tile as a backsplash for busy granite with white blue and gray veining.
It s less busy yet stylish and modern.