Thanks Sina. is there another option you would go with??

I think the marble stone looks nice. You need something to warm up the space to it doesn't turn out looking sterile.

That's what I was worried about Mark.. which one, option 3?

Only the first one is acceptable and it is boring. Fine if that is what you want but I suspect you are more daring. Could you do herringbone in just solid white or solid black?

What about the look above in white ?

" My kitchen will be much brighter during the day"

If only that was the ONLY time one used a kitchen.

Worry on the lighting first, and you seem to have little.

Hopefully Beth will chime in. White doesn't have to be boring.

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Realistically, none of those choices work with the counters. I suggest you look for a color from the counters to go on the wall. Consider glass tiles in a green tone to play up some of the color of the counters; a darker subway will also work.

Thank you all so much for your comments. I attached a closer picture of my kitchen counter top, I really don't care much for the colors. I'm planning on selling my condo after the renovations; the demographic are young professionals, ages 25-40, and this is a downtown Toronto (Canada) condo, in a metropolitan city with lots of bankers, people in the entertainment industry, I'm looking to keep this classy yet neutral, hoping to attract as many buyers as possible.

Find the lightest color in that granite and go with a stacked subway in that color. Looks like there may be some specks that are a little more taupe than brown

This calacatta gold marble tile would look very nice IMO.

Would you consider going with a color. There are so many that could look fabulous. What are the colors in your furniture? A wild guess--gray!

You have a relatively small area to cover. Something like one of these?

I work out of the GTA so I know your market well. A solid subway tile will be the most appealing to buyers. Either go for a white that matches the cabinets, or pick the lightest color from the stone.

I will say that lighting is vital. People do NOT want dark apartments. Spend money on lighting before blowing it on expensive backsplash. People don't really care about backsplashes so much in apartments because that can easily be changes where lighting is more of a hassle in a condo.

Add tile to the back walls only. You could even skip going above the cabinets. Def. no tile on the walls where only the sides of the cabinets are attached.

Calacatta gold subway tile.

I'm changing the wall color..

I would go with a much lighter wall color. It will really help with making the entire place seem brighter.

White subway tile or just paint. None of the stone look tile go with the counter.

As a buyer I'd rather have to tile a backsplash than rip out a backsplash and then tile it! Discordant/jarring/glaring backsplashes are one of my biggest turnoffs. I think it's the area where most people make a mistake in their renovations... so many people want to add "interest."

Most places need less interest, not more. On the other hand, lighting is crucial. Would far rather someone put in the necessary lighting and just paint the backsplash.

But that's me! Your mileage may vary! Good luck :)

mimimomy that's not a bad idea...

Does that mean it's a good idea ;) Just kidding! Good luck with it.... oh, and don't forget undercabinet lighting. When you turn that on it totally helps the sale!

Sure does!! I won't have much space for under cabinet lighting when the appliances come in :(. I think for now I'll stick to better overall lighting

Nobody wants the counter tops. Put up something plain .

A banker or music industry whomever will rip the whole thing.

I mean ALL of it.