Yes! I don't much to contribute, other than how beautiful the finished project is! Your colors are beautiful. I am no pro, and will be looking for my own backsplash help in a few months, but rather than slate, how about a lighter, smaller subway that picks up some of the lighter flecks in your granite? I would carry it over the sink as well. Have you looked at the FKB for the backsplash section?

Hi modgirl I'll link a thread below that will give you all kinds of great info on things like that. Looking forward to seeing your pics! :) Here is a link that might be useful: How to do stuff on Gardenweb! :)

With a granite backsplash, you'll still have a seam so it defeats the purpose stated by that granite guy. Only time I see tile over a 3" granite backsplash is when they are done at different times (change in homeowners or you decide to add tile in the future). Most people getting new counters will just tile from the counter up.

First of all, I gotta say that I love your cabinets! And I liked your granite until I saw the closeup of it, and then I fell in love with it, too! I see a lot of nature in your kitchen, with the beautiful wood and the tile floor and the green granite reminds me of pine forests⦠My first gut instinct is in agreement with some other posters here -- stone tile filling the wall shared by the range would be stunning. I think IâÂÂd also want to carry the tile to the area to the right of the range, underneath those floating cabinets. But the sink, I would leave as is. Just a good, scrubbable paint there. I also agree about the color of the tiles -- something creamy. I *do not* think you should be scared away from something with texture, though. Tumbled tile thatâÂÂs been grouted wouldnâÂÂt be too busy for your space, as long as there isnâÂÂt too much variation in the color. HereâÂÂs a pic that you might find helpful. ThereâÂÂs a little more going on here, with exposed beams and such, but you can see how the fully tiled walls look. With all the stone and wood, IâÂÂd want to come in with some more feminine decorations to soften the look, maybe some flowers or herbs or something. Good luck, and enjoy your beautiful kitchen!