I would go with a lighter color, such as blue or green. Here's a picture of a backsplash we just installed for a client.

Perhaps doing brushed nickel for cabinet pulls? Are you thinking about changing the countertops as well?

If your new handles/ knobs are larger, new and shiny, maybe the backsplash will be fine. It looks nice from here! The outlet covers could be dark, and that'll help... :)

Would you instead want a new center ceiling light? [assuming there is one]... even a pendant over the sink, but not necessary....

Could you give a little more information? By that I mean, is the room open onto another or is it self contained? If it opens onto other spaces, then perhaps you would want to tie in colors from those spaces, too?

6" by GlideRite / s.steel finish.

Most would say, invest in pro. under cabinet lighting. Recessed in ceiling.

No more mosaics. Too many horizontal lines and too busy. I would do a plain tile in an interesting shape with just a little color variation. I think off white would work but it is hard to see your colors on my phone. Are there any lighter colors in your granite?

With the black granite perhaps going with a white backsplash would work well?

Chi,,that splash is shown w/white countertops and white cabinets. a very different look than what OP has in her own kitchen. at least try and find a picture she can relate to.

Thank you Beth (and everyone else who has shared their thought) Much appreciated! So I wanted to have the cabinets painted white but with all our other expenses we can't have them professionally done right now. I really liked the third picture of the sage green backsplash. We are having the whole house painted. In the kitchen we chose Benjamin Moore Winds Breath. The kitchen does open up to the family room. We are painting that room the same BM Winds Breath as I wanted to have more of a cohesive look. I still can't decide between the hardware finishes as well for the cabinets.

Sorry, but think the cabinet area looks cohesive. As to the adjacent painted areas, can't those be green? I just saw this natural-neutral green on another thread/ black specks.

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Hello. I would advise you to paint cabinets white or cream colors. I think, such backsplash would approach your kitchen then

I really liked the third picture of the sage green backsplash.

*two thumbs up* :)

I think you definitely need something lighter and easier on the eye but that will also go well with the design and color of your cabinets. Emperador Bamboo Blend or Ashlar Rock Interlocking 3D mosaic tile would fit perfectly the existing situation.

^Those two choices are very busy. I like what Beth H posted. Aren't mosaics out now?

@Denita, the choice you make should depend on your taste and what you like; trends come and go. Some people like to give interest and focus to their kitchen using the backsplash. However, if this looks too busy, then I can recommend marble tumbled tile Turkish Botticino.

it's a bit behind-trend for the little tiles. Not to mention it's a cleaning nightmare! i'd go with a solid, easily wipe-able backsplash if it were me.

I would also recommend a lighter, neutral colored glass tile. The glass will reflect light. As far as color is concerned, whatever works best with your cabinet and wall color.