Marble-like countertop options include marble, quartzite, engineered quartz and neolith. Depending on the marble, it's the cheapest option but it does etch. The quartzites I found were lovely, but not as white as marble and a lot more expensive. I never looked at the engineered quartz options seriously because dh vetoed them, but there are many threads debating various brand/color choices. Neolith or dekton is sort of like a tile with no seems I think. It is the newest of the choices and there are a few thread on it. It is pricey. Your first inspiration picture (and romy's second inspiration picture) reminds me of heath or fireclay tile. Both have very lovely choices. Both are pricey (I think somewhere in the $25 per square foot range and up depending on shape and color). Fireclay will send you five free samples, which you can order on their website.

I need some backsplash suggestions please and thank you... These images are a little on the dark side, so I do apologize but I'm hoping to bring some warmth back into the kitchen with the backsplash. I know the countertop looks really grey here but it is a grey that presents a little more so on the warmer side, almost like a grey linen colour with white veining. I do not want a dark backsplash either, something darker then my cabinets but lighter then my countertop and something with a vintage feeling. Any ideas and if so, where can I purchase the tile in the GTA or in Mississauga, Ontario Canada? Thank you!

the floor is wonderful. I'd get a basic but really nice subway tile and tint the grout to a sand-beige ...... it'll play off the gorgeous floor. Keep it a little bit simple that way....too much attention and the granite and drop in sink start to broadcast their age. I think its all fine but keep the perspective with choices and money spent. .

please, no white subway tile. good lord, is that the default backsplash tile? Youre at a beach. perfect place to do a glass tile or something w/some color. If you must use white, then use something beach-like. the scallop tiles? (Tilebar just got some new colors in these) Highwater Maya. this is a beautiful beach blue that would look stunning w/your floors. or, how about these polished marble penny rounds? or the stacked shape? looks nice w/the flooring Tilebar. White Jade 1x3 in the herringbone: Or, check out Oceanside Tile, Casa California. this is the satin white. (they have a ton of colors and sheens) http://www.glasstile.com/?s=Field+tile&post_type=product This Komorebi comes in 10 beautiful colors. I have samples of them. Go to Tilebar and look at them. you get 5 samples for $5. https://www.tilebar.com/collection/tile-mosaic-collections/komorebi.html patterned porcelain cement tile? Maybe a Zellige or glazed earthenware tile w/a herringbone? Tilebar. Emery Blue 4x8^, Maya Stacked glass Portmore