I’m torn, guys. After we refinished our kitchen cabinets in a new espresso color, I kind of cheaped out on the nonexistent backsplash and just painted it a fresh mint color (you can see the professional portraits of the finished product in our house tour). I love the contrast of the soft pastel against the rich brown cabinets, but it still feels like I need to upgrade. What to do…
Option 1: I’ve seen several savvy homeowners really transform the look and feel of their kitchen space with chalkboard paint. Whether it’s simply the backsplash area or an entire wall, like today’s inspiration image, this writable surface just makes sense in a space that begs note taking (ex. recipes, grocery lists, to-do’s). It’s casual, it’s a tad rustic and, my favorite, it’s customizable.
Option 2: And yet, I honestly don’t think that anything can truly beat a sleek tiled backsplash. First and foremost, it’s more durable than paint ever could be, and it comes in any shape and color under the sun. I just don’t know if I have the guts to tackle the slightly labor intensive project. This girl can dream though…
So you’ve got the options. Now make your choice!
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I’m a sucker for a white subway tile backsplash! Stumbled upon this video today—maybe it will be an inspiration?
Thank you!! Seeing it in motion definitely helps 🙂
They both look neat, but I think the tile is more pleasing to the eye. I love the chalkboard idea, but it seems to look better when it’s used on smaller things (like the back of a door, in a frame, etc). Whatever you choose, hope you have fun and enjoy the results!
Thanks for spot on feedback!
chalkboard is a fad i think will fade and maybe it would be better to put in one smaller area. tile has been around for ages and we haven’t seen the end of it
Good thoughts…