TV has glued straw and feathers on walls too. It doesn't mean it's a good idea.

It is OK, if it is what you want to do. It is just a matter of taste. Some people think that the 4" granite splash with tile on top is dated, but it is also determined by area/region. Where I live it is very normal, and I am abnormal for not doing one, but I am also abnormal because I am doing a more modern kitchen. This is an image from Houzz that shows Giallo Ornamental countertop with mosaic tile backsplash to the counter(If you click on any of the images they should go to the Houzz site and you will see them bigger): [Traditional Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Toronto Interior Designer Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design) These Houzz images show a 4" splash with mosaic above: [Traditional Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Dc Metro Design-build Synergy Design & Construction, Inc. [Traditional Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Newark Kitchen And Bath Tim Kriebel - KRIEBELDESIGN This is just the low splash: [Contemporary Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by Atlanta Kitchen And Bath Teri Turan Which look do you like?

Context is key. What other colors are in the kitchen, house style, flooring type, appliance type and finish. All that being said wait until the tops are installed if at all possible.

you are going to have to deal w the counter as far as coordinating things. I guess whoever did the blue paint wasnt ready to put up a splash so they used color contrast which in a way has worked. You may need to bring in tile samples as I dont think coordinating everything cabs/counters and tile will be especially easy. White tile in a subway is always a default but with the counters it will just be okay. if you want to match up w counters it looks like creams and/or grays so you just have to find the right one. maybe a light cream but then you are playing into the yellows so much...but you may find something. leave the teal paint until you have time to do this search. decorative small plates or mini pictures botanical themes can be aligned along the teal temporarily for whatever reason you think it's OFF. take it light- heartedly. note narrow ledge for use/ pegs for mugs etc....more use. something like these if it were mine and I was uncertain and the right tile doesn't emerge. way over on right above the narrow counter put some pegs for mugs....above sink a ledge ....etc.