Planning a new kitchen
Compare cabinet and flooring samples together. Choose a main feature, then balance the countertop and tile around it.
Countertops & Backsplash, Together
Learn how to match countertops, backsplash and cabinets, then compare four looks for your kitchen.
Work with what you have
Choose your starting point.
Start with the finishes you are keeping, then build around them.
Keeping your cabinets
Start with your actual cabinet colour. Include the hardware, flooring and lighting you plan to keep.
Updating only the backsplash
Use the existing countertop as your reference. Share wall photos, a surface close-up and notes about outlets and edges.
Design directions to explore
One kitchen. Four looks.
Choose a thumbnail to compare the photo, palette and details.
Concept palettes. Confirm products, colours and finishes with physical samples.
Look beyond the colour name
Four details worth checking.
Undertone & lighting
Compare the actual whites and greys together, in daylight and under your kitchen lighting. Small undertone differences matter.
Pattern & scale
Choose a main feature. Review a larger view of the veins and tile layout to judge their effect across the whole space.
Grout & tile layout
Matching grout creates a quieter wall; contrasting grout highlights the layout. Confirm the colour and tile direction before installation.
Edges & transitions
Photograph ends, corners, windows and outlets. Plan how the tile meets the countertop and cabinets.
From a direction to a decision
Check the combination in your own space.
- Place countertop, tile, grout and cabinet samples together rather than reviewing each on its own.
- Look at the samples in their intended positions: surface horizontal, backsplash vertical.
- Compare them in daylight and with the room lighting on.
- Use a concept visualization to compare the overall direction, then confirm colour, finish and pattern with physical samples.
After an initial project review, a sample consultation may be arranged depending on scope and location.
Before you commit
Common planning questions.
Should I choose the countertop or backsplash first?
Begin with the finish you are keeping or the one that matters most to your design. If you have chosen an expressive countertop, compare quieter tile options around it. Review the final selections together before committing.
Can I replace the countertop and keep the existing backsplash?
It may be possible, but it needs a project review. The team must assess the existing condition, the junction between surfaces, heights and the risk of damage during removal. Send photos before assuming it can stay.
What backsplash works with white quartz countertops?
Compare the white in your countertop with the tile and grout in your own lighting. A simple tile can keep the space calm; subtle texture can add interest. Bring cabinet and flooring samples into the comparison before choosing warm or cool whites.
How do I choose a backsplash for veined quartz countertops?
Let one pattern lead. With expressive countertop veining, try simpler tile and closely matched grout to give the surface room to stand out. Review a larger slab image alongside the proposed tile layout, then confirm the combination with physical samples.
Your next step
Bring your ideas into one project request.
Share your space, the finishes you are keeping and any combinations you like. We can review countertops and backsplash together, or the individual work you need.
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