I like the one on the right. but I sort of like the one on the left too. sorry. It's just 2 different looks. That being said, you need to do the "squint" test. I think the lighter tile on the left will appear to give you a white-ish color--so stand back, squint your eyes at the painted backsplash area now--do you like what you see or would you want it darker? Maybe do the test again with the tile on the counter--where you have counters so as to get the full effect. If you want it to look really rich, then darker. If you want to keep it light, then the lighter one. I think both will look nice, seriously. I say pour yourself a cup of tea, and sit down and just stare at it. It will come to you. It is sort of like a meditation type of thing. If anybody is home, they will wonder if you are "ok".

morton5, you could actually go in a couple of different directions with that tile. Both greys AND tans would work with it. Custom-- Antique white Bone Linen Oyster grey Delorean grey Laticrete-- Antique WHite Latte Parchment Smoke Grey Sterling Silver Mapei-- Bone Ivory Summer Tan Silver Pewter As for the "woofer", he's great-- just won't let me post!! I've been working on this one post now for about 20 minutes!! He think's it's play time!!

I think it looks just fine as is. Are you getting rid of the short granite backsplash? Are you adding the mosaic tile on top of the granite backsplash or with it removed? I think it would look too busy either way. Even with the grout a matching color, which would be best, I really think it would look better if you did nothing. Money saved! If you bought the tile already, just return it. Sorry if this doesn’t help. :-(

I haven't looked at this thread in quite awhile, but I recall that it contains many photos and ideas with Fantasy Brown kitchen ideas. If you search Houzz kitchen photos using a Fantasy Brown search term, there's tons of examples there, too. HTH. Calling All Fantasy Brown owners