Reconsidering the Beadboard Backsplash Idea

All this time, I *knew* that we would install a beadboard backsplash in the kitchen. I mean, what says cottage like beadboard? But as of late, I'm thinking I want something altogether different. We're going to be putting beadboard in our hallway and bathroom, so I don't mind not having it in the kitchen. I really love how the fireplace "aged" tile came out...the texture and feel it adds to the room is amazing. I've decided that I want the same kind of look and texture for the kitchen backsplash. I don't want to use the same technique (there was lots of grout and limestone wash involved...I'm afraid that I might over time scrub it off if it were a backsplash - even with a sealer). So now I'm trying to come up with something different that might give me a similar look. I'm even thinking about looking for old looking cobblestone, painted/whitewashed brick (like the photo on left) or another natural element like tumbled travertine. My cabinets are going to be red...so an offwhite backsplash would look nice, I think.

Just a sidenote, like Greg over at the Petch House, hubs is going to hardwire some undercabinet lighting. We really need the extra light and I hate seeing cords. It should make a big difference.

Today, I'm pulling out my handy dandy electric screwdriver hubs bought for me a few months back to take down our kitchen cabinet doors. It's time to for the cabinet makeover to begin:)