[designenvy]

On one side of my kitchen I have a large opening that looks down into the family room. The only wall suitable for a backsplash on that wall is behind the range hood. The question is how high should I take the tile, just up to the bottom of the hood or right up on the wall. My stove is also basically in a corner. I know this not ideal but there is no place else for it. For practicality reasons this area should also be tiled, but how, with the same tile? If I go all the way to the ceiling on the stove wall would I have to there too. I know there is no one right answer but what would you do?

I like this idea for behind the hood:



This is what my quirky corner looks like.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/designenvy/186119623/

[DulcineaK]

imo you don't need a backsplash with a freestanding range unless you really want one or are really a messy cook

of course i am a paint lover, so i get a bit sick of backsplashes, but that might just be me

~Dulci

[DesignDiva]

I'd go up to the first jog in the wall, and straight across onto the adjacent wall at the same height.

[designenvy]

From the state of the walls around my stove I will need a backsplash and besides needing it I think the addition of another texture will help the room look more finished.

I like the idea of going to the first jog, will have to mock that up and see if I like it in real life.

Anybody else have an opinion?

[anna]

Are you going to have a hood and/or cabinets over your stove?

[designenvy]

A range hood similiar to one in the first picture.

[jgsearls]

i agree with eva