Love it. I think you should follow your vision and do the whole wall. I like the mix of frosted and clear and also the different sizes.

I think it was previously discussed if you should go vertical or horizontal right? I can see it both ways, maybe Corgimum can pop in and photoshop it for you. I still think that since your wall space is "long" that you could handle the tiles being run vertically. This would also make your ceiling look higher (if you wanted that). And I don't know that you need to mimic the horizontal brick in the next room.

I really like the tiles. Where did you finally find them?

The to-the-ceiling brick wall does give you some visual justification for doing the whole wall. And the tile is pretty similar to the wa ll color, so I don't think it will be top-heavy.

I see what you're saying about carrying the line over from the top of the fridg e and the top of the opening next to the frid ge. However, on the actual range wall, I think that might leave you with these busy little vertical strips on either side of the hood, and the outsides of the windows.

Maybe the thing to do is get your tiler to start at the bottom and finish wherever you yell, "Stop!" LOL.

I've always thought that no matter what tile you picked (well maybe not *any* tile) that going to the ceiling would be amazing. And I think the glass tile is subtle enough that it won't look top heavy, especially with that brick wall at the other end of the room. I'm really looking forward to seeing it finished (I'm sure you are too!).

I agree with going right up to the ceiling. I think it will look fantastic! LOVE the tile. It's very light and airy but a bit of a spark to it. Very nice.

Can't wait to see it done! :)

You know how I feel about tiling to the ceiling...! :-)

Love that tile! I'm glad cat_mom replied because I was going to recommend you look at her kitchen and backsplash in the FKB for inspiration! She put her tiles vertical and it looks stunning.

And your pendants are awesome!

I vote for entire wall from counter to ceiling! Any other configuration will break up that gorgeous wall. also the expanse of glass will balance and frame the impressive stainless hood.

Finally, use a white grout to match the whiteness of the marble.
Dont tile the fridge wall. Leave it painted white to match the grout and the marble.

BTW, the kitchen is looking gwajuss!!!

Isn't there a decorating trick where you bring the paint only most of the way up a wall, and that makes the ceiling look higher?

That said, I think bringing it all the way up to the ceiling will look stunning.

Another vote for "to the ceiling"! In this case I think horizontal would flow with the horizontal lines of the windows (that middle line), hood, and the open shelves next to that wall. Although vertical would look great, too. Whatever is your "gut" feeling, seeing it in the whole space.

Beautiful tile!!

Go all the way, horizontal.

By the way, does anyone else think it looks like ther is a goose in the fireplace...

I think you'd decided to run it horizontally, right?

I think to the bottom of the hood would be OK, but looking now, and considering this is the tile chosen, I think to the ceiling would go along with the idea that this tile will look more like a textured all-over surface than tile. And, especially, since that truly was your dream from the beginning, I think you will always think you 'chickened out' if you don't go for it, and go all the way up.

You have had several options that would look great...but this one is the one with a little extra pizazz and uniqueness. Love it.

Congratulations!

To the ceiling, and I like it both ways, but the horizontal just a bit better.

My vote is for the entire range wall, all the way to the ceiling! Nothing on the fridge wall. Not sure how strongly I feel about the run of the tiles, except that if you run them on the horizontal, they will complement the horizontal direction of the brick wall. Girl, your kitchen is looking grrrreat!

I'm an outlier, but I would say NOT all the way up, or perhaps all the way up on the hood wall only. Personally, I'd love to have a little wall space to paint--so you can add some color if you want--and change the color at some point, if so inspired. I am big on color though. If you are not, than all the way to the ceiling is definitely the way to go!

I think the whole wall will go with all the other blocks you have in the space. And that that's the reason you planned it. And there's plenty of variation in the tile.

The only other choice that really works to my eye is only up to the hood, and up to the window sills. Though I think that's the white paint talking. When I imagine paint the color of the pantry above, and a tinted ceiling, then stopping the backsplash at a "normal" height seems just fine. So I imagine the window frames in the island wood, and same thing.

So here's a different set of options:

A) Sleek, Modern, Cool, mosaic on 100% entire wall, counter to ceiling.

B) Cozy, Transitional maybe, Easy to read, Color on wall and/or windows, Tile up to hood, and either there, or the window division.

I have definitely decided horizontal is the way to go. Maybe I should buy enough to go up to the hood and see how I like that before proceeding. I had thought maybe painting above the tile or even some funky wallpaper, that could "easily" be changed!!! Maybe it would be too much though and the entire wall tiled is the sleekest, more understated way to go.

Color copies, scissors, blue tape.

yeah...i thought about that. maybe that's my best bet. think i'll make one copy at home and maybe DH will take the rest to work. hate wasting all that ink! I need 40 pages.

Whole wall.
Here is a metal hood/windows each side/whole wall tile/transitional picture to look at.

{{!gwi}}

Check the return policy at the tile store. they'll usually take back complete boxes, especially if you set it up at the time of sale. Better to get them all at once and know that they match. Though you really should open all boxes to check that there isn't color variation that needs to be mixed in. Don't count on tiles from two shipments matching!! Even such not so colored glass.

You've been having a trend, late in the game, to cluttering up that wall. I have to believe it's for a reason. Is it because you really want a burst of color and pattern? Or is it because you've been living so long with the white blankness of it all? And the white, blankness of all that snow! I think with the tile all the way up, and the variations in the tile, the small format, and the grout, there's going to be a heck of a lot of texture and interest and sparkle on that wall.

Rather than cluttering up the wall, I'd suggest laying in a supply of interesting window shades that you can change with the season. You can put bright brocades up in the winter, and cool bamboo in the summer. Blonde lace in the spring and earth tone herringbone in the Fall.