Help us figure out our backsplash

Starmusica

H and I are ordering a backsplash this week. We have narrowed things down to travertine tile. We have DARK granite and maple counters and we like the countrast. The issue is- do we want tumbled travertine, polished or can we mix? 

We are thinking we could go with this TUMBLED 4x4 square as the main element. We would start with one row of it. (ignore the funny line and color on the tile, it's just a sample and we would get a single toned one).

Then we would do a 4 inch "border" row of this polished travertine in a basketweave.

We would then finish with the tumbled.

Would mixing the two look terrible? The big squares have that rough, tumbled finish while the others have a smooth finish and shine. I was thinking that since the polish will be the border, it will just pop.

Should we go with all of one? Helps? We were originally going to go with glass tiles but H convinced me that travertine will still be modern, but a bit more timeless... 

Nebb

I personally dont like the rough with the polished tiles.

bonge

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_help-us-figure-out-our-backsplash?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:7c37b9b2-388a-4f04-8316-2dc3c742d599Post:efa5a09c-114d-4295-b059-fb4439947af7">Re: Help us figure out our backsplash</a>:
[QUOTE]I personally dont like the rough with the polished tiles.
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]

<div>this. Also the rough will be hard to clean no?</div>

Starmusica

hmm ok.

bonge- from what i've read, cleaning is not an issue.

bonge

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_help-us-figure-out-our-backsplash?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:7c37b9b2-388a-4f04-8316-2dc3c742d599Post:2d368137-de58-4ca4-9927-0bfdf6abaa39">Re: Help us figure out our backsplash</a>:
[QUOTE]hmm ok. bonge- from what i've read, cleaning is not an issue.
Posted by Starmusica[/QUOTE]

<div>Oh ok. I like the polished ones, they have more going on. Have you taken both tiles home & put them up against the marble & cupboards?</div>

brandichamberlain

I  like the polished.  IMO, it would look odd to mix them.  I think it would almost make the unpolished look unfinished, KWIM?

sarabear23

I like the rougher looking one, but not the 2 together.

I also think glass tile is more modern, and so pretty.

azdancer8

I like the first one. But then, it's very similar to what we have for our backsplash, so I may be biased.
And you're right, they're no problem to clean. Even better, they never even look like they need cleaning.

Starmusica

hmm ok.

I know the glass tile is hot right now but I also know it's definitely a personal taste thing... ugh. I am tempted to just NOT do this lol.