It might not be the most creative choice, but it certainly wouldn't NOT go with the cabinet and counter choices since white is the ultimate neutral.

True, Its more of a budget thing. Thanks

Sure. i don't think you can ever go wrong with subway tile.

I like that it has a clean, fresh, Contemporary feel to it. And, coming from someone who chose cream colored crema marfil tiles for her own backsplash, I love that neutral look. My feeling is, add your visual interest instead with art, pottery, flowers, baskets and/or whatever. Easy to change out wheever you feel the need AND more buyer-friendly if you ever want to sell your home.

Hi, mcarciero.

This kitchen setup is really interesting. I as an interior designer would recommend a different backsplash than the subway tile. If the budget is the main issue, there are some affordable backsplash tiles such as the images below. This kitchen is very contemporary and has clean lines. The floor tiles are already rectilinear, therefore I would choose a different pattern to make the kitchen feel less uniform and repetitive. This tile option will make the space more inviting as most of the current materials are industrial colors such as the grey counter top,the appliances and the stools. Also, it would break up the rhythm.

If you want to use the subway tile, I would recommend using a different pattern above the range, that will offer more hierarchy.

Whichever tile you decide to choose, please post pictures so we can see the final result. Good luck!

AS

Interior Designer

This is the idea

love the little pennies! I will try to find something like this. Thank-you

My wife wants to put light wood floors. She is in love with the light grey/white wired brushed white oak look. What do you think?

Hi, mcarciero

I am glad you like the idea of the small tiles backsplash for the entire space or for a portion of the wall to create hierarchy. As far as the wood floors your wife likes, I think they give a contemporary, spacious and warm look in the kitchen. I would just be careful to not apply the same tone of grey everywhere (counter top, cabinets, floors, backsplash, etc), otherwise it would lack contrast and color.

Are the images below are something similar of what your wife likes?

I definitely like the light grey wood floors. These kitchens are good examples of a well color balanced kitchen is, but I personally prefer the first and last pictures.

Good luck and I hope this advice help!

AS

Interior Designer

Thank-you.

I think super shiny tiles will be very "last year" sooner than you might expect. Perhaps you should find a color and shape you like in a different finish.

Can someone recommend a wood floor that would look really good in this setup that's not too dark? Taking into consideration that I will be using the same light grey cabinets and brown Island.