wow-I can really see a mosaic with a couple shades of tile in the mix--are you talking about the area right along and under the beautiful windows.You have areas of sleek with floor and counter-and nil coloration or texture. Have you looked at mosaics-some are subtle-can be shiny or matte.......some with metallic mixed in. I think a bit more interest would look great along that stretch.

Everything installed is already neutral so you can go wild with the backsplash. Take some risk.

I agree. Search online for grey glass mosaic backsplash. I'd do a variation but not just one color.

Yes, you need pattern, which a mosaic can provide. But I'd be careful in my choice of mosaic. The multi-colored skinny sticks are so over-used. Broaden your horizons beyond Lowe's and go to some good tile stores, though Lowe's is a good place to start so you can see what to avoid.

I always thought some of these tiles were really nice and would make a great backsplash. http://japanesetile.com/index.php/ I could see them working really well with your beautiful view and helping meld the indoors and with the outdoors.

Ooh, some of those Japanese tiles are gorgeous! You could also look at a crackle tile, like Fireclay, but I agree with the others, you can allow your backsplash to "pop".

You need pattern for the backsplash. Something to give your kitchen personality. How about an encaustic type of backsplash? Take a look HERE for some ideas. There are other companies too. Do a search.

I'd go with a color since everything you have is neutral. Almost any color would look fantastic.

I wouldn't use glass unless you're interested in sheet glass, which could be very nice, but I would love to see a textured ceramic tile in your space. What is your budget? This is Diamond Contour Tile from Fireclay Tile's Contemporary Collection.

Here's a mosaic that may tie your cabinet and countertop together. (It could be the wrong shade of brown). I suppose no matter what mosaic you choose, get a sample to see if it will look cohesive.

http://products.daltile.com/series.cfm?series=426&item=6762&c=20

Thanks everyone for the commentary! Love this site. The backsplash will go from counter to wall cabinets all the way around my kitchen, including up the wall to meet the Range Hood. That's a lot of wall space so wanted to spend between 10-20 per Sq ft if possible.

I'm loving the ideas and leaning towards mosaics/patterns with multicolored gray/ whites and or those with a hint of blue/brown to warm it up. Off to the Tile Stores tomorrow for more inspiration. No more plain white glass or subway.

The advantage to the plain white is it is very crisp next to the gray and would allow you to put any color via accessories, paint (like on the window trim) and window treatments. That said, I would take rebunky's tile in a heartbeat. Also like eam44's textured ceramic a lot.

Before committing to the glass tile, make a mock up with the grout included as grouting often changes the look of glass tile more than expected.

Further, you want to take special care installing glass tiles as not to have any L shaped tiles as they often crack, radiating from the inside of the L. If you find you do need L shaped tiles, make the inside of the L as smoothly rounded as possible to spread the stress over a larger area. The back corners of cabinets can be notched to allow the tile to slide behind. At electrical outlets, see the pic below.

Example of glass tile that cracked 2 months later