"Schrades" > wrote in message
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> I am currently having a house built and have been looking at new
> ranges. I really like the look and features of a slide-in range. Our
> counter tops are going to have a ~4" backsplash against the wall and
> the range is going to go in the middle of this (backsplash continues
> on both sides of range).
>
> My better half thinks this will look silly with the counter backsplash
> ending, then a white wall and then beginning again. Does anyone have
> any ideas for how I can remedy this? It is to late to change the
> counter tops. What are the chances of getting someone to make me the
> same counter top lip and hiding the seams, etc. Any other ideas?

I would put something behind the range like tile or stainless. Eventually
the wall will get dirty and you won't be able to scrub a painted wall
constantly. With the tile going from the counter to the upper cabinets the
break in the backsplash will look intentional. You could also just
eliminate the backsplash and tile the entire area.