URGENT Backsplash ideas needed!
04-08-2008, 05:57 PM
#41
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Originally Posted by BubbaMarkTL
i never said the quality would be the same, i said "arguably".
in other words, for every asshole that "THINKS" his Westinghouse LCD television he bought at Target looks just as good as the Pioneer Plasma his neighbor has, theres another asshole that can EASILY spot the difference.
Its all a matter of priorities, personal preference, etc.
I will be totally honest with you, I LOVE the new highest end stuff, I work with it every single day, I specifiy it for clients and i detail kitchens, offices, showrooms, etc, that I can never and will never be able to afford. I personally do not see it as a wise investment to spend 1400 dollars on a kitchen faucet. Especially not in the current real estate market where the return on that investment will not be anywhere near 100%.
I LOVE that style and the associated performance and as such, I am more than happy to do a little digging and track down alternative faucets of similar styles for 1/4 of the cost. Sure, the name brand etched on it is different but its a style I like and the quality, while not that of the highest of the high end, still far surpasses that of a 49.99 home depot special.
in other words, for every asshole that "THINKS" his Westinghouse LCD television he bought at Target looks just as good as the Pioneer Plasma his neighbor has, theres another asshole that can EASILY spot the difference.
Its all a matter of priorities, personal preference, etc.
I will be totally honest with you, I LOVE the new highest end stuff, I work with it every single day, I specifiy it for clients and i detail kitchens, offices, showrooms, etc, that I can never and will never be able to afford. I personally do not see it as a wise investment to spend 1400 dollars on a kitchen faucet. Especially not in the current real estate market where the return on that investment will not be anywhere near 100%.
I LOVE that style and the associated performance and as such, I am more than happy to do a little digging and track down alternative faucets of similar styles for 1/4 of the cost. Sure, the name brand etched on it is different but its a style I like and the quality, while not that of the highest of the high end, still far surpasses that of a 49.99 home depot special.
04-08-2008, 06:40 PM
#42
Originally Posted by moeronn
The fact that you can't afford/justify the expense of many of these items, yet berate others for not buying is what makes you look like a douche. On second thought, even if you could afford/justify them, you still came out looking like a douche for so harshly stating your opinion on how "fucking OUT of style" tile backsplashes are.
the fact of the matter is, Tile backsplashes ARE out of style for 2008 and moving forward. regardless of how i say it, the styles and trends have moved on. Tile backsplashes and typical home depot granite kitchens are VERY 1998-2006. granite is no longer anything "special" as every tom dick and harry has it. im not berating anyone, simply pointing out modern style trends that basically anyone outside the design industry or not in the market for residential property in the market of 700-1000 + dollars per square foot would know about.
where do you think the trends of granite countertops and maple 42" cabinets came from? DING DONG!!! thats right, it came from ultra high end homes of the early to mid 90s!!! starting to see a pattern here? i thought so!!
thank you and goodnight!
04-08-2008, 07:25 PM
#43
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You're missing the entire point. Do I go on threads and say:
"newsflash fellas, acura's are fucking OUT of style."
No. You came into this thread sounding like an obnoxious, pompous prick. I have absolutely no problems with what ppl drive, how they do their kitchen, etc. I do however have problems with morons that sound like total tools on this site. I could care less about Vola, Hansgrohe, etc., what you think we all should do, etc. Again, that's not my point here.
"newsflash fellas, acura's are fucking OUT of style."
No. You came into this thread sounding like an obnoxious, pompous prick. I have absolutely no problems with what ppl drive, how they do their kitchen, etc. I do however have problems with morons that sound like total tools on this site. I could care less about Vola, Hansgrohe, etc., what you think we all should do, etc. Again, that's not my point here.
Originally Posted by BubbaMarkTL
ok, ill bite. why is your ridiculously modified 350z or whatever car you have now better than an Altima? or a Kia? wouldnt both get a person from point A to point B? what is worth money to some people is worthless to others.
Do your research, the Vola and Hansgrohe names have quite a long-lived reputation behind them and YES they will out perform any peice of shit Home Depot faucet you are rocking...both in terms of appearance, durability, and longevity. does everyone need or want stuff like that? certainly not...much like not everyone needs or wants a modified impractical sports car over a simple mode of daily transportation.
some people piss money away on cars, some piss it away on clothes, some piss it away on faucets, whatever floats your boat man!
Do your research, the Vola and Hansgrohe names have quite a long-lived reputation behind them and YES they will out perform any peice of shit Home Depot faucet you are rocking...both in terms of appearance, durability, and longevity. does everyone need or want stuff like that? certainly not...much like not everyone needs or wants a modified impractical sports car over a simple mode of daily transportation.
some people piss money away on cars, some piss it away on clothes, some piss it away on faucets, whatever floats your boat man!
04-08-2008, 08:07 PM
#44
dont get your panties into a bunch because the stuff you want to do in your kitchen is out of style. I guess id be a little pissed to if i found out i was jumping on a bandwagon that was already halfway off the cliff!!
dude, do whatever you want, im just razzin ya!! sometimes things just need to be shaken up a bit, i shook it up, it was fun!! take it easy!
dude, do whatever you want, im just razzin ya!! sometimes things just need to be shaken up a bit, i shook it up, it was fun!! take it easy!
04-08-2008, 09:00 PM
#46
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Thread Starter
My panties aren't in a bunch, I just wanted to emphasize your douchebachery....hence the quote & enlarged text. Personally, I thought that calling YOU a pompous prick, tool, etc. was also "fun!" No offense, take it easy as well. 
Originally Posted by BubbaMarkTL
dont get your panties into a bunch because the stuff you want to do in your kitchen is out of style. I guess id be a little pissed to if i found out i was jumping on a bandwagon that was already halfway off the cliff!!
dude, do whatever you want, im just razzin ya!! sometimes things just need to be shaken up a bit, i shook it up, it was fun!! take it easy!
dude, do whatever you want, im just razzin ya!! sometimes things just need to be shaken up a bit, i shook it up, it was fun!! take it easy!
04-09-2008, 09:54 AM
#49
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin
Okay group hug!
What do you think of these glass mosaics?
http://www.susanjablonmosaics.com/ca...le-blends.html
What do you think of these glass mosaics?
http://www.susanjablonmosaics.com/ca...le-blends.html
04-09-2008, 10:00 AM
#50
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by bgsm1th
By the way, I THINK this is what Bubba is talking about when he mentions back-painted glass backsplashes. Feel free to correct me Bubba...
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Whoa... I like... Where do you get this stuff?
04-09-2008, 10:32 AM
#51
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Pics?
04-09-2008, 10:53 AM
#52
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Thread Starter
sorry guys, havent had time to take pics yet.. still need alot more work done to the kitchen and house, but I'll try to take a few snaps over the weekend..maybe sooner if I get a chance.
04-09-2008, 11:43 AM
#53
on to the next one...
Originally Posted by cTLgo
Whoa... I like... Where do you get this stuff?
I'm sure there are suppliers for the stuff, but usually a designer or kitchen/bath contractor would have the best connection in your specific area.
04-09-2008, 11:54 AM
#54
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Thread Starter
^ +1. Home Depot, Menards, etc. usually has a very minimum amount of tile available (especially glass). I went to a tile wharehouse, most of the customers are contractors, etc.
04-11-2008, 09:15 AM
#56
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Thread Starter
^ You MUST check out factory tile outlet (I think that's the name). It's on Western & Fullerton Avenue, about 2 blocks off the Kennedy. They have an awesome selection of stuff, you won't find anywhere else.
04-11-2008, 04:31 PM
#57
Team Owner
Here's one place that does the glass backsplashes --
http://glasskoteusa.com/backsplash.html
I googled "tempered glass backsplash" to get a listing of places. It does not appear that traditional tile vendors are handling these materials. I'm sure if this becomes more mainstream that they will get in on the action.
http://glasskoteusa.com/backsplash.html
I googled "tempered glass backsplash" to get a listing of places. It does not appear that traditional tile vendors are handling these materials. I'm sure if this becomes more mainstream that they will get in on the action.
04-11-2008, 11:25 PM
#58
Instructor
Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin
Okay group hug!
What do you think of these glass mosaics?
http://www.susanjablonmosaics.com/ca...le-blends.html
What do you think of these glass mosaics?
http://www.susanjablonmosaics.com/ca...le-blends.html
If anybody is watching the show Hell's Kitchen this year, you may have noticed the cool tiles on the red and blue teams kitchens. This lady did the set, pretty cool!
http://www.susanjablonmosaics.com/gl...s-kitchen.html
04-13-2008, 12:00 PM
#59
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by synth19
^ You MUST check out factory tile outlet (I think that's the name). It's on Western & Fullerton Avenue, about 2 blocks off the Kennedy. They have an awesome selection of stuff, you won't find anywhere else.
I live right by there, I will definitely go there!
04-18-2008, 06:26 PM
#60
it's me, Alan Rickman.
Originally Posted by BubbaMarkTL
the fact of the matter is, Tile backsplashes ARE out of style for 2008 and moving forward. regardless of how i say it, the styles and trends have moved on. Tile backsplashes and typical home depot granite kitchens are VERY 1998-2006. granite is no longer anything "special" as every tom dick and harry has it. im not berating anyone, simply pointing out modern style trends that basically anyone outside the design industry or not in the market for residential property in the market of 700-1000 + dollars per square foot would know about.
Tile backsplashes are NOT out of style. Sure, perhaps the .14/c sq. foot generic rose colored tile is out of style, but no way in hell are tile blacksplashes out of style.
Newer trend:
Stainless Steel Backsplash - for a modern kitchen look; not everyone likes that - and a full stainless backsplash doesn't at all go with antique looking door knobs, cabinets, etc.
Personally, I like Stainless, but I also like dark cherry cabinets and darker granite so I don't think wouldn't look good. I'd go for an amazing tile backsplash vs. a solid stainless setup.
Oh - and to the OP - kind of got lost in the bickering about backplashes; but - I bought this faucet a short while ago and love it; it's about $200
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