Not that I have an answer for you(at least not right away..need to think), but let me tell you-I admire your ability to smile in the slab yard)) Seriously.

BM Simply White is a popular color and supposed to run creamy.

However, if it is possible, can you pick your tiles out first? There are many whites for the subway tiles and I would try to coordinate the whites.

Here's the thing: sometimes a variety of whites work together, sometimes one will make the other look dingy and dirty. Everything depends on not only the colors you choose, but your lighting, whether natural lighting or artificial.

OT: i know you are not asking but if the floor color is not already set, could it be a tone darker? You picked these two thinking the cabinets would be lighter which is why I am questioning keeping the floor the same stain.

Advise that I have learned here is to make the floors and cabinets at least a two tone difference. Otherwise you get the "cigar box" effect.

Forgive me though if this is the look you are going for.

ETA: I agree April, she is giving a happy "Vanna White" vibe.

Agreed..a decision on tiles would be best to make before the painting.

On the other hand..some people live without backsplash for months, picking the right one slowly, in no hurry. I don't know whether it's the case here.

If the kitchen is to be inspected by the city, they will demand at least a backsplash behind a stove/cook top.

But in any case-it's much easier to match the paint to the tiles than vise versa. If your backsplash goes in when all the kitchen goes in-pick your backsplash first.

April, I have never lived in a place with a tile backsplash behind a range. EVER. I will have a backsplash. It's semi-gloss SW Canvas Tan paint. Easier to clean than grout, for sure. (I'm rural. The sheetrock is fire-resistant, just like the stuff in the garage between the garage and the house proper.) I can't see this making a difference.

Thanks everyone! We don't have a inspector or city code to follow where I live. Small town in ohio. We're thinking just regular 3x6 white subway tile because small town ohio, there aren't many options I can actually get my hands on and see in real life. We plan on doing a herringbone pattern behind the stove. We picked a yellowish paint color and put it on the wall. It may be too yellow for my taste actually but my husband kept picking it out of the swatches I had hung up around the room.

The flooring can't be changed so I am hoping the finished cabinets maybe come out a little lighter. I definitely don't want the cigar box look. Yikes. Cabinets are being stalled tomorrow so I will find out then. They're expensive cabinets so if the flooring blends right into them im not sure what we will do.

Picking out the countertops was the most fun I've had during this kitchen remodel esp since we got a major deal on the soapstone that I assumed was out of our budget! Score for us.

we are installing flooring now so wish my luck.

any tips are welcome!

Don't dnt mind the fridge in the pic. it's currently in the dining room

"April, I have never lived in a place with a tile backsplash behind a range. EVER. "-I didn't live in any place that had any backsplash for many years:) Everything was just walls and paint. No one died or anything.

I just know here in CA the codes are very strict..I know people do metal sheet behind their stove, looks quite nice. I won't argue about Sheetrock since I'm pretty much clueless. I just saw several threads here on GW where people were choosing tiles after the kitchen was fully in.. I was very surprised, but I saw that possibility exists:) Here they(the city) eat into my brain with everything they want to see in the house or don't want to see in the house. Don't ask.

I called them (the city) about some silliness of theirs and asked politely where I can appeal. The answer was "you cannot appeal".

That's actually pretty funny; if I was a convicted murderer I could appeal, for example.( Which is good; maybe I'm not a murderer. Mistakes do happen) But the kitchen?? No, no.

And since I don't know where Sam lives, and how fast she must go with paint/backsplash decision, I asked.

Sam, I wish you luck:) I hope everything ties together beautifully; and since you don't have anyone hovering over you-you don't have deadlines, and it's easier to change things as you wish, and be your own boss.

The flooring looks real nice.

It is so nice to see stained cabinets!!!

However, we have a white kohler farmhouse sink and will be doing (i believe) a white subway tile as a backsplash.

there are so many shades of white/off white, i was looking for something with a hint of yellow maybe? to warm and brighten? and then a different shade of white for the trim.

I think black looks good with white (and brown good with really creamy/yellow colors) I'm having a hard time picturing stained cabinets with black counters and white backsplash though. What color grout were you thinking? It may be nice to use a dark grout to help tie in the counter and stained cabinets so there's some relation. I'm not expert. Definitely search for inspiration/example photos.

How's the lighting in your kitchen? If it's dark, a light color will look dingy. I think I'd keep the trim shade the same as the backsplash white.

If you've never checked out Maria Killam's blog, she's all about white kitchens, but I do think most of her color opinions and advice make sense.

Maria Killam

I'm pretty sure those are not white subways.

I agree with MtnRd, comparing the subway tiles to the white trim on the window and the sink, the subway tiles look more ivory or cream, not white. But I think white or a creamier color as pictured with look great.

If the walls are going to be as yellow as the photo,. I would not do a pure white, I'd do an off white. I think they should not be terribly difficult to find (an offwhite subway). but it seems the particular one used was handmade and is disctd.

I painted most of my main floor BM Philadelphia Cream and BM Dunmore Cream. Both are creamy yellows...not too yellow. Nice yellow in sunlight, and creamier when it is darker out. I used BM cloud white for trim, and White Dove for cabinets. I found the Cloud White was a nice white with a tinge of yellow.

I think the lighting in the picture makes them look less white than they are. I thought the comments on that photo said white subway. Our cabinets are installed and the walls look less yellow than I thought they would which is good. Here are some pics.

Also, we only painted where the eye will be able to see, so under the cabinets where the backsplash will go is just white primer. the lights aren't on in these pics (husband has to finish adding breakers for them to the breaker box)

any opinions or ideas on backsplash now are welcome!

Well, now white subway seems like a good choice)) Just bring the samples home first, to see them in your lighting and with your cabinets..to have a piece/sample of the countertop would be great too, when you're checking how everything goes together.

Very pretty wood; I do suggest purchasing a rug, at a later point, when all is done, to break a floor visually a bit, and bring some contrast. Well, and also because rugs are useful and pretty, that too:)

Thanks! And I totally agree with the rug theory. I'm picturing one directly in front of the sink. Maybe a decently long runner.

i have a sample of a black countertop, not our exact counter but will help get the overall look with subway to see if it goes well together.

Thanks for your help

Ohhh, I love it! I admire people that have the courage to go with wood in the kitchen. Love the look but I'd be so on edge all the time about what fell on it and the damage. I'd like to see an off white/creamier tile backsplash. White seems like it might be a bit too stark with the darkness of the wood and soapstone. Very nice tho! Can't wait to see finished pictures :)

We went with a more rustic looking solid hardwood hickory (which is harder than oak) that way if anything does fall, it will just look like part of the character of the wood. I would rather have a dent than a cracked tile! Plus, we couldn't for the life of us agree on a tile choice to we went with wood lol my husband is a coal miner who works underground and brings black coal dust everywhere he goes, so my white kitchen dreams suddenly shifted to a vision!

Since we do everything ourselves, we will have time to figure out a perfect tile

Countertops are being templated as I type this. And it's what I'm most excited for!

Countertops have arrived!! this is before being oiled!

after being oiled!

This is a front view of the sink and the countertop overhangs...am i the only one who thinks the overhang around the sink seems excessive? its 3/4 of inch.

Wow, everything is coming together nicely and fast! Love the wood cabinets and the drawer pulls you chose, also the counter tops are stunning! Hard to tell about the sink overhang from the picture, perhaps this will look different when the dishwasher (I assume) is installed beside it. Can't wait to see your finished kitchen.

Thank you!! I am so happy when people notice the little things!

I am considering attempting to put a tall skinny island/seating area where 2 bar stools could tuck underneath just so we can sit in the kitchen and take it all in!

Something like the attached photo. Just have to find the perfect one!

took us a long time and a lot of research to figure out what we wanted. Where I am from, people didn't really understand my vision. But if you stick to what you see in your head, it eventually all comes together!

It is a beautiful kitchen & I love your wood tones & countertop together....YAY for you!!

It IS gorgeous! I looked up questions on the inspiration kitchen and found this about the tile, below. Look at the sink in your inspiration photo, and your overhang looks just like it. Also look at the white sink and compare it to the tiles, and you'll see it's not pure white.

January 2, 2016

karebear_0 wrote:

Love the backsplash -
[Can you tell me where the neutral-toned subway tile backsplash is from? It's beautiful!
[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/love-the-backsplash-dsvw-vd~3588264)

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

It's
a very beautiful glazed hand-made tile, but no longer manufactured. I
would look at a line like Quemere, made in Port Chester NY. Or contact
Ken Mason in California. Both these hand made lines have lovely glazes.
Good luck.

Thank you! The only subway tiles readily available near me are called antique off white. Which to me looks almost bright white. I'm hoping against the sink it will go well together and not look as stark white

What beautiful cabinetry and soapstone!

I think the colors so far are simple, and the style so classic, that you shouldn't have trouble finding an off-white to match.

I love the in-process projects -- thank you for sharing!

I love your kitchen!

If you go with tile, you will have to pull all those electrical boxes forward.

Personally I really like the completely out of style at the moment 4 inch backsplash with paint above but your inspiration picture is fabulous. Those tiles are not a true white.

Thanks.

i am not really into the 4 inch backsplash so we didn't get one..

The electrical boxes are all adjustable. This isn't our first rodeo lol my husband is an electrician.