Nice kitchen. :) Do you want any color? If so, what are the options/what do you like? Or do you want something fairly neutral?

I would like something neutral. Thank you!

What is your budget in $/sf? This is Fireclay tile from the Sakura collection, and the pattern is Woven Grass. The tiles are 6" x 12"

Thank you. I really don't have a budget. I only need 40 sq. ft. The tile is pretty but I'm afraid it's busy? The Caeserstone London Gray is not solid.

Something classic that won't go out of style....subway tile.

Lovely kitchen! What color is the floor? I would suggest staying away from the pencil tiles you show in the background. (Not a classic look, IMO). Subway with darker grey grout? Like that one, EAM!

That's what I was thinking. I have a few white subway tiles and light gray tiles too.

Here's a few ideas. I like this first one because there is a little variation which adds interest.

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You could easily do marble with that counter. (and the one eam posted as well) ;)

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HTH!

Thank you!!! I like the gray glass. Which brand/color is it?

I LOVE that first one, beth09!! Beautiful kitchen, suzzy38!

suzzy, not sure exactly which one you are referring to, but if you click on the "More info" under each pic, then scroll down just a tad, there are often questions asked about different features, and often (but not always) the back splash. So you might find your answer there. If not, lots of tile stores would carry gray glass subways I would think. Shouldn't be too hard to find. And for the record, the first pic is actually marble, which I was unaware of.

And BirchPoint, I love it too!

What about bliss glass tile mist?

That would certainly work well I think. Very understated, I like it. I will post a pic so others can see easily,

love the 3rd pic, the beige herringbone..i think the pattern and color would work extremely well with your kitchen. i would not do gray, i feel it needs some color and the gray would just be "blah".........herrringbone, i feel, never goes out of style, just a classic look, IMHO, just the right of "umph" w/o going overboard.....

I agree on the herringbone design, and that color working well. And I agree that the gray won't add any punch, but the OP seems to be leaning towards that.

For clarification Suzzy, do you definitely not want any color? Are you wanting understated? If so then the gray will achieve that. But if not, a little color will spice it up a bit. :)

yup, gotcha beth09....i c she is leaning to toward understated but just feel a gray b/s will be very drab and too matchy with the counter. although she could always add color with accessories and wall art. it's just that i don;t feel the gray will do any justice to the counter, cabs or floor, but again its just MHO...

If you are referring to this picture, it is a ceramic tile. The tiles have variation so it is most likely a hand glazed crackle tile. Heath, Pratt & Lambert, Fireclay, Encore, many other manufacturers would have something similar. A crackle could be a neutral color but still add punch & interest with the variation in the color pooling.

Suzzy, can you post a wider angle shot so that we see more of what is going on in your space? What is your paint color? --- I ask for my own benefit as much as yours, because I think it looks so nice!

Hi! Thanks for all your help! I'm thinking of using the light gray almost clear glass subway tile. I'm afraid of locking into a color. It's called Mist by Bliss. I will try to post a picture.

We just did a calacatta gold marble subway tile and I love it. Not sure how it would work with the cool greys you have in your kitchen.

leemiller, that is exactly what I am planning on doing (just scared to pull the trigger!). Would you post a pic of yours and whose tile it was?? I've been looking at Artistic Tile but one reason I'm holding out is I'd like to find a size that is a little different, like 6x12. I have felt like carrara was too cool for my house although the above pictures sure look good.

I have dark hardwood floors as well. Love your kitchen btw. :)

Here are some more photos. Hope the pics don't look yellowish. The counter is a white quartz. I thought about custom cut marble in a herringbone, but I thought it might be busy and wasn't sure we had enough wall space for that statement.

Personally, I like a lot of veining and movement. I saw tile that didn't have as much as the tile I bought.

Thank you, LeeMiller! It is BEAUTIFUL --- solidifies my inclinations! Do you have any problem with staining behind the cooktop or does sealing it prevent that?

My counters is Caeserstone London Gray. I love it but it limits my choices.

Romey718, I was referring to the tile you have in the picture with the yellow chairs. Love it!

suzzy, if I could ask, why is it you think your counter is limiting your choices so? :)

We had it sealed and so far no problems, but I haven't tested it yet.

Because it's not a solid color. I loved the carrara mossaic tiles too...

the only limit is in your mind and trying to exactly match the counter. Additionally if you don't want it to look dated within 5 years then don't do grey.

I agree with cp about grey. Grey on grey on grey is a fad right now. It will look dated soon enough. I'd do something different.

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Thank you!