Glass subway tiles have had their moment. If you love them, by all means use them, but if you’re open to something more timeless, consider glazed ceramic tile. These are from Fireclay Tile.

Glass tiles aren't any more difficult to clean, or keep clean than other tiles. We spray ours with glass cleaner or my alcohol-water spray and wipe with a microfiber towel or a piece of paper towel. If a bigger splatter needs cleaning, I'll clean it with a soapy sponge, and then follow up with spray or not, and then dry it with the cloth or paper towel.

ps fwiw, we still like our glass tile backsplash

We did glass sheets as opposed to tiles. Looks clean simple, and no grout to clean! It’s a little pricier though

I don't see how glass is any harder to keep clean than any other material. But, I will say from what I've read and seen on here, glass tiles are less forgiving on the install and really require a seasoned installer.

Love your kitchen, but I'd definitely prefer the clean, classic options that Eam44 posted above. It's a personal preference, really. I tend to think glass tiles read more contemporary/modern versus classic.

I love my glass tile backsplash and it is very easy to keep clean. I clean my backsplash like cat_mom, though I usually use a sponge.

Any tile is going to be easier to clean than the painted wall you currently have!

I would stick with a ceramic tile. Your cabinets look like they have a green undertone. I would stick to something light that plays well with the undertone. These are both International Tiles from Virginia Tile.

I love suggestions on glazed ceramic tiles. In general, I love ceramics more though. But if you love glass as much as I love ceramics- why not. I'd just go for higher quality glass if possible. I think it's important when comes to tiles. Not because of cleaning, cleaning should be easy..but in terms of richness of the look.

I love your warm gray paint! (probably because it reminds me of my own greige cabs lol..and yes, they do have green undertone.) Do you mind sharing the paint you used? Just curious.

Because I, personally, had to go custom-everything else was too cold for me

Mine seem lighter, but that might be a photo capturing thing.

Then I discovered Kingsport Gray(I think) by BM..(my entrance mirror is painted with it) and thought "well that'd be close"

" Greenish gray, greenish beige etc. " yeah..me too..greenish off-white..))

i love many many colors but with complex neutrals, there probably would be green hiding in there

or purple

thank you for sharing!

Any tile will be easier to keep clean than the wall you have now! I suppose shiny tile (glass or glossy ceramic/porcelain) will show fingerprints more than paint, but who's really touching back there anyway?

Not only are Glass Subway tiles a breeze to clean (glass cleaner such as windex), in my experience they rarely seem to need cleaning. I find myself wiping them down with glass cleaner just out of 'principal'. If you like the look I would go with it. I did a complete kitchen remodel two years ago and have to say the glass subway tiles are my favorite part of the kitchen!

i used to have glass tile backsplash. it is super easy to clean, just spray with windex and wipe. i think if you go with a single color glass and not the smaller tile mosaics, it won't look dated. you can also do tempered glass sheets which are really easy to clean since there is no grout. it definitely has a more modern vibe though.

Ivory glass - it's lovely!

Glass subway tile looks far better with matching grout. If you want contrasting grout, go for plain subway tile.

i agree with anglophilia, if you do glass go for the lighter grout. the glass is transparent and also reflects the grout lines, so you will see grout shadows in the tile. you could probably do a light almost white silver. that might match your cabs too.

I think your kitchen needs a white subway tile. White glass subway tile may not show up true white (may have a blue or gray undertone). For that reason I vote for a white ceramic tile. I am not a fan of dark contrast grout but if that is what you prefer I would go with a very light gray narrow grout line. Here is link to a kitchen with white tiles that looks similar to what I see from your photos:

http://tikspor.com/exciting-kitchen-subway-tile-pics-inspiration/painted-gray-kitchen-cabinets-with-white-subway-tile-backsplash-ffdabc/

WOW! Just fantastic! Love your grey cabinets! I want to paint mine grey! An inspiration!

Love it! Looks terrific. Glad to see you did under cabinet lights!

Beautiful transformation! Congratulations!

Wonderful job.

looks great! I can't believe it is the same cabinets!

Looks great!

@Carolyn do you have a daytime shot of your kitchen subway tile?