Kitchen Back Splash Done

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I've been wanting to show you guys all week but since I don't get home until after dark, it was hard to get some decent pictures.  Here goes.


The tiles are grey, brown, tan, and white.  Hubby chose this one.  I was leaning more towards a neutral tan and white set but glad we chose this one instead.  It pops more and has a good mix of colors that will go good with the future dark cabinets.  The back splash will pop out instead of blending in. 




I picked up a few faux plants and pots from Ikea.
 

I was finally able to find some stainless containers to match the rest of the kitchen appliances at Target.
 



Now for the hard part, painting the cabinets.

See the rundown on how we tiled the back splash here.



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Comments

  1. Charmaine H.February 12, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Looks great!!!

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  2. MaryFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Very nice... it came out beautiful!

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  3. MuseBootsiFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Gorgeous! Can't wait to see it with the cabinets!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    The back splash looks fantastic! Great job!

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  5. the cape on the cornerFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    yay! this looks great!

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  6. Sass - aka - KathyFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Very pretty! Consider sharing with my readers at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/02/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-11.html !

    Happy Valentine's Day,

    Kathy

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  7. A room with a viewFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Marvellous work - the backsplash makes a great impact on the kitchen and modernizes it.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Looks great! Too funny- I randomly came across your post on Skip to My Lou. It turns out I am doing this same tile backsplash this weekend!!! Did you use a wet saw to cut the edges or did you use the tile cutters? Thanks!!

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  9. Lady Goo Goo GagaFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Looks gorgeous!!

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  10. JillFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    GREAT splashback! It looks fabulous!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  11. KarimaFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Looks lovely

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  12. Simply SimplisticatedFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    WOW! What a clean sharp look! I love the color of the tiles very contemporary,job well done:) Stop over and chat sometime,Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com

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  13. DebbiedoosFebruary 14, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing with the newbie party. FANTASTIC job!

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  14. NikkiFebruary 14, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    This turned out great! I'm a new follower, I found you on too cute Tuesday.

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  15. Rosemary@villabarnesFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Nice job. What a great focal point.

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  16. Carry GraceFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Your backsplash turned out great! I really like the colors that it adds to the kitchen.

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  17. Maria ElenaFebruary 15, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    It looks beautiful! I love the colors!
    Great job!

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  18. Vanessa DawneFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Absolutely love the backsplash colour scheme -- looks terrific with stainless steel accessories. Can't wait to see your painted cupboards.
    dawnedesign.net

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  19. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy PaperFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Oh my goodness that is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love it.
    www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

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  20. Linda @ it all started with paintFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Looks beautiful!

    Linda

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  21. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️February 16, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Your backsplash looks wonderful.

    Dee

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  22. RoeshelFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Beautiful choice - it looks great! I love the colors! Thank you so much for sharing in the DIY Project Parade, Andrea! :)

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  23. Kristen @ My Covered BridgeFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    The backsplash looks awesome! Love it! I'm your newest linky follower!

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  24. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Beautiful! Love the color scheme. So glad that you linked this to Things I've Done Thursday~

    www.bearrabbitbear.com

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  25. Rachel @ The Philosophers WifeFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Oh my goodness, it's gorgeous! Thank you for sharing.

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  26. Marriage from ScratchFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    This look so good! I'd love if you would come link up to From Scratch Friday!

    ~Christina
    http://marriagefromscratch.blogspot.com/2012/02/from-scratch-friday-3.html

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  27. Honey at 2805February 18, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Gorgeous backsplash! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!

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  28. Honey at 2805February 18, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    I'm following via linky and hope you will too!

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  29. The PinwheelerFebruary 19, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    We're redoing our kitchen but haven't picked a backsplash yet. I'm loving yours though! inspiration!

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  30. LeanneFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks for linking to the Home Decor and Organizing Link Party. I love the colors of tile you chose. I featured you on my blog today.

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  31. Taryn @ Design, Dining + DiapersFebruary 20, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    It looks awesome!

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  32. LindsayFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Hey, just wanted to let you know that I featured you over @ Southern Lovely. Thanks for linking up to Show & Share!

    http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2012/02/show-share-27-features.html

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  33. AmyFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Great job, looks amazing!
    I am slowly (very slowly) working on our house, so I look forward to seeing what else you share!
    Amy @ http://yellowhouseon3rd.blogspot.com/

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  34. Jen Lossing, Artistic Abode DesignsFebruary 20, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Love the tile colors! Can't wait to see them with the dark cabinets. Great job!

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  35. UnknownFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    This turned out AWESOME!!!! Thanks so much for sharing at my party!!! Can't wait to see what you link up this week!!! Just in case you haven't entered, my giveaway for 1000 full color business cards ends tonight at midnight!!! Glad to be following you on linky!! XO, Aimee

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  36. JennyMarch 29, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Good luck with the cabinet painting - the backsplash turned out great! Painting the cabinet will just tied it all together, right? ;-) Thanks for linking up to my Room Evolution Party!

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