Select the countertop first.
Tile backsplash for busy granite.
If you like pattern on your backsplash choose a solid color countertop.
If you decide to go with a granite countertop make it the star of your kitchen and choose the right backsplash.
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.
If it s too late and you already have one i would leave it and just paint the rest of the backsplash the same colour as the rest of the kitchen.
How to match granite countertops to backsplash.
If you have a busy countertop i m looking at you granite choose a solid color backsplash tile.
Most likely you wont find the right one.
Select a ceramic tile.
Backsplash ideas for busy granite sale backsplashes with our color choices our color pattern quota has a bit bold with a lot of backsplash for a.
I think with a really busy granite you should go with a simple backsplash.
It comes in 9 different shades so it s easy to find one that works with most granites.
If you went dark on the backsplash adding too much or too vivid color in accents later might be too much on the eye over time.
One strategy to start with is to pick your granite countertop first.
The reason is that with your white cabinetry and with a light backsplash your dramatic granite will be the beautiful focal in the room and you can then add any color you want in terms of accents.
Select the backsplash first.
It s more likely to be the center of attention.
I love the glass moda tile from julian tile.
A wood backsplash can give your home more of a rustic look.
The subtle gray veining of the backsplash tile does not clash or compete with the granite s dramatic patterning but rather enhances the white veining.
If you want to double up on the natural stone look slate tiles are a great option for a backsplash with a granite countertop.
The tile is inkjet printed ceramic and thanks to modern technology it s extremely hard to distinguish from real marble except in your renovation budget.
Use your countertop granite as backsplash material.
Or if you really want glass the honey colored subway would look good.
I don t know why many of them still install them.
This style will work especially well if you have a lighter colored granite countertop as the dark slate tiles will contrast the granite.
Don t stress yourself out trying to find patterned tile with the correct undertone to go with your stone.
With your dark cabinets i believe that a cream or ivory whichever is closest to the light color in your granite in a subway tile would look really nice.
As a general rule do not let your granite installer stick one of those 4 inch bands of granite all around where your backsplash tile should be.