Jhmarie, you have a beautiful spacious kitchen! I see what you mean regarding colors!

Irene Morresey, now that’s different! Never would’ve thought of Sage. I really appreciate the help here!

Denysse, that backsplash you posted does nothing for your countertop. Look at taupe color - it looks beautiful. Do you have any undercounter lighting? I think it is one of the biggest improvements for kitchens.

Irene, Colonial gold is the granite and I figured something was off with that sample. The taupe subway picture is beautiful and I love stainless steel! lovemrmewey, I know friends are trying to help but last thing I need is a disaster. Yes, undercover lighting will be added.

Ordered a sample of taupe subway glass. I have a whole wall to work with as well. Candle holders and wall art will be removed.

It appears you have a piece of granite going up to the current back splash. Were you removing it? If you were leaving it have you considered removing the current back splash and leaving the area with only the granite there? You might consider painting first to see if you liked the area without any additional material added to the mix.

Agree, when you do your backsplash, remove the current 4 inch granite splash so you tile all the way down to the countertop. It looks more cohesive and less choppy that way.

Colonel115 & Denita, that was the idea when we had the granite installed but there’s a noticeable gap so to minimize it we added that part in. Uneven wall :(

I have a bow in my wall and despite a digital measuring done by my installer, there was still a 3/8 gap at one point against the wall. I was going to use ordinary subway tile, but that would not cover the gap enough. I found a thicker subway tile. It is 1/4" thick leaving just a tad space where the caulk is a little thicker at the bottom - not noticeable at all. I don't know how big you gap is, but my H-Line subway tiles covered most of my gap. They were a bit more than a home center store per square foot, but still not expensive - I think about $5.75 a sq. ft.

Irene, absolutely!!! I love the taupe subway tile beach but can’t find a link to order a sample ? I love the whole look! Please help!

jhmarie, it’s not too bad, I’ve learned to live with a wonky wall and it doesn’t bother me anymore, the thickness of the tile isn’t my concern, just changing the look! That was the first thing I noticed right away when we moved in, it did bother me at first but heck, first time owning a home, happy about that if anything!

I understand not loving the look. It doesn't work with the cabinets or counter. If it is a peel and stick tile, you may be able to remove it by heating with a hair dryer.

Oh the dreaded gap! Since you initially thought of just painting it how about trying a piece of quarter round trim molding in the size that would cover the gap? It could be painted to match the walls. Congrats on first time home ownership.

jhmarie, thank you !!!!!!! I’m excited already and nothing has happened yet!

Colonel115, I’ll look into that, thank you! I’m very excited about owning our first home, adding a touch here and there does make a difference and I’ve learned so much on Houzz on my off days off!

Irene, I ordered a few more samples, just waiting on them so I can get started! I’m looking at hardware now and I have an electrician willing to install the under cabinet lighting for me at no cost! You all have been so great!

One more question, should I wait to have my backsplash picked before choosing a paint color?

Nadia, would you mind posting a closer picture, I don’t have a computer so it’s hard to tell on my phone, nice kitchen BTW.. cute cat! :)

Yes, I would wait on wall paint color. However, if you think the wall paint is reflecting on surfaces and affecting how you see things, do a cream or white primer coat to get rid of any yellow cast from the walls.

jhmarie! That’s exactly what’s going on! It’s throwing me off. I’ll take care of that next week!

One question, do I add hardware on the top 2 even though they don’t open? My friend said not to add anything but I’d like to ask on here.

Leave the two faux drawers under the sink without handles - they just catches on your clothes while you are working at the sink.

Thanks jhmarie!!! Still looking for hardware! :)

Top photo is my current wall color. Middle photo is a bit toned down and last photo is slightly darker. I do love a warm kitchen :)

Candle holders and wall art will not go back on the wall. Ideas ?

Few samples came in, the Taupe sample is in the middle, I had my hopes up for that one but for some reason it looks off with my granite. Champagne on the Left, taupe in the middle and Smoke on the right. Thoughts?

The one on the left. The other two clash with your granite.

I corrected my post, I meant Smoke on the right.

Another sample arrived, this one is “beige amity”. I ordered a few to put together, it’s just for demonstration.

either of those two are fine. notice how your beige tile, in the corner, how it's chipped and the backing is peeled away? i'm guessing these aren't the highest quality. just know that when cutting these, the person must be very careful and use a quality glass saw blade.

have you seen these from tilebar?

Hi Beth, I dropped that sample on my hardwood floor, it wasn’t sent to me in that condition, that was my fault. I had a few more samples come in, pretty thick tiles too so I see what you mean as far as quality!

Thank you!!! I need more options! I’ll check it out.

Middle photo: Khaki

Last photo: Cream

Update: waiting on a few more durable tiles. Beth, wow big difference in quality! Thank you for your suggestions! Paint is still up in the air.

khaki is too greenish. don't like it w/your lighting. the cream seems to work and looks nice.

how about doing a larger tile?2x8, 3x12?

this is a 2x8. did you happen to go to tilebar and look at the Sand Beach color?

https://tilebar.com/loft-sand-beach-polished-2x8-glass-tile.html

Also, take a look at some of these sand colored, iridescent subways

https://tilebar.com/collection/ceramic-subway-tile.html

this is what the 3x6 will look like atop your 4" piece. (were you leaving that or taking it down? can't remember!)

Hey Beth, I’m leaving the 4 inch piece due to my uneven wall. I’ll look into different sizes, didn’t think of that, thank you!!!

khaki is a no... I don’t like the color & I’m not a fan of green. Few more samples from tilebar coming..

denysse,,,ok. that's right. what do you think about doing a thicker tile since you're setting it on top of the 4" piece? you wouldn't have that step back look.

for instance, CleTiles has these at 3/4" on the left (diff colors) and 3/8" on the right. all of these colors go w/your granite

tilebar has a glass tile on sale, called Macadamia Nut. I think the color is perfect for you but it's in a 2x16 size. look under the clearance section.

might resemble this once installed

Beth, where can I get a sample of the bottom tile you posted? Cream looking one with the speckles on it?

My husband and I like the 3x6, still debating on the longer looking tiles. I really like the cream subway tile that I posted above but I’m still waiting for another shipment from Tilebar. Thank you so much everyone, especially Beth! I’ll keep you all posted.

or this ivory 4x12

https://tilebar.com/santa-monica-ivory-4x12-tile.html

tilebar will send you 5 samples for $5.

I searched through Tilebar and ordered a few samples. Well, none of the selections grabbed my attention. I’m not looking for a dark colored tile, I want something that will lighten up my kitchen, not drag it down. This is a bit frustrating. I just don’t want a busy tile with an already busy granite.

you didn't pick any of the ones I posted! lol. (this time,,,above... ) dang.

Beth, I checked out Cletile, not a fan of the thick longer tiles. The texture on them isn’t my cup of tea. Looking for something to go nicely with my granite and the only one that seems to do that is the cream tile I posted above.

wait! I ordered the sand beach tile!! Can’t wait to see what that looks like.

Byzantine & macadamia were also ordered.. I explained to my husband we need to look at other size options, doesn’t hurt to order a few.

I've always wondered what that hazelnut looked like in person. it looks so pretty in the picture.

the longer size option is nice, depending on your kitchen. if it's short and cramped, then doing the longer tiles gives the illusion of a bit more space. plus, it's not like everyone and their mother!

Exactly!!! I’m open to options. That’s the issue too, my kitchen isn’t big but heck I don’t want it to look boring either!

To all who replied to my post and sent me inspiration photos, suggested different tiles and sizes (Beth) :) I’ve decided to go with Loft Sand beach from Tilebar! It looks absolutely amazing in person and was the right color I was looking for! Not too light not too dark. No pink undertones or yellow. I can’t wait to get started on this project!!! A big thanks to all YOU! I’ve learned so much from this site the past few months! Thanks again !