I actually think a blue tile would be really nice and bring in some color.

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Statuary white marble in a staggered 1x3

White subway tile all the way, it's a classic look and will reflect the light making your kitchen appear larger. Don't busy it up with more marble, you already have marbling on the counter, and you really don't want all the grout to keep clean from penny tiles in your kitchen, those are better left for smaller areas. Make the subway tile stand out with light gray grout, or for even more "pop" go with a beveled subway tile - you can find them for around $3 sf. You'll also find it'll be easier to find matching bullnose and pencil edges to go around the window if you go with white subway tiles. Good luck, you've done a great job already!

I would definitely consider the pearlescent white hexagons or penny tiles. White subway is going to be exhausted soon, if not already! Grey grout would accentuate it as well.

What about a white bead board backsplash...

Alia, it looks like a regular ceramic subway tile laid in a herringbone pattern. You can find subways at 3x6, 2x8,1x4,3x9 and do them in this pattern. Even HD sells these. tilebar.com has a ton of subways. just find one you like and have your tile installer do it this way.

Floor and Decor has tons of white tiles. I'm not vouching for their quality, but you can take a look at all the different sizes and styles. https://www.flooranddecor.com/white-tile

they also have a nice light gray porcelain, 3X12 https://www.flooranddecor.com/tile-decoratives/villa-artisan-mist-porcelain-tile-100185768.html

I think adding marble would be too much and compete with the counter. I would go with the white subway tile...kitchen looks beautiful ....maybe some brass pulls,,,,if you like a bit of glam. LOVE the counter. Would you share the name please.

Marble mosaic arrow or herringbone would be good choices as well

What about just a gray glass subway in a chevron pattern..I think that would give you somewhat of a classic transitional look

Alia, are the counters you got called "Super White"? If so, It's not a quartzite, it's Dolomite.

yes, with the macubus it etches just like marble. u will have to baby it. very pretty though.

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Good luck with your kitchen design!

the carrara might work. what, may I ask, is going on w/your hardware??

figured that. ok, the far left is the best size. I wish the holes were a bit lower though.

I would keep it simple and do a white subway tile....instead if a 3x5 you could do a 4x 9.

2x6 grey glass subway tile called Arctic Fog...Home Depot...

stoufmason used it in her kitchen in this thread...

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/countertop-help-dsvw-vd~3799634

that arctic fog would look really nice!

what if you got a white thassos marble in 1x4 herringbone? while I like the one you have on the end, I don't know how busy it would look w/the movement in the countertop. if you don't think it's too busy, then I like that one.

but I love this one better

or the white thassos and carrara...love this one too for your area

Alia, the subway you posted is called "beveled, 3X6. The ones I showed you are called white thassos. it's a white marble.

houzz sells some. you can google for others. tilebar.com has white thassos. [https://www.houzz.com/products/thassos-white-marble-polished-3-4-x-2-herringbone-mosaic-prvw-vr~7752810[(https://www.houzz.com/products/thassos-white-marble-polished-3-4-x-2-herringbone-mosaic-prvw-vr~7752810)

how about 1" Black and White Hexagon Flower Pattern Ceramic Mosaics

ah yes. didn't know you wanted the 3D look! thought you like the herringbone. lol. But it's a good choice. tilebar is a good company. did you order a sample??? you can get 5 samples for 5 bucks.

yes. I love that one too. Look at the 'super white' I think it's called. It's white marble and quartz mixed to create a hassle free stone. I have a sample of that one.

Did I miss something? Isn't that a 4 inch or so, matching backsplash in the first photos? Or is it just sheetrock that's damaged or something?

Glad to hear Alia, love your countertops

I thought I wanted the raised pillow style tiles too until I thought about it longer. I realized I couldn't just wipe straight across it because it would not be a flat surface. So I thought it would be harder to keep clean. Now I'm going with a standard subway tile. Don't know which one yet, but we will have similar counters to you, but ours will be more of a creamy white, rather than bright white with the grey

Small scale Carrera marble tiles would add a sweet touch. You can play off the quartzite counter but get a more subtle effect than the dramatic veining you already have. Nice job on your reno!