Smaller tile and up to the blue line looks great think you made the right choice.

the way it is done is perfect; no need to tile anymore. It looks great!!

It looks unfinished because you extended the tile past the upper cabs. I get why you did it with the range right there, but it would have been fine to stop it at the upper cabs as long as you use scrubbable paint on the wall (I have the same corner range set up). I agree with you that another way to make it look more finished is if it went to the top of the cab. I'm not convinced that you need to do it on both sides. I would do two things. First, I'd cover the tile that extends out past the upper cab with white paper and see how that looks. then I'd take a pic of your tile, colour print it and make copies and stick them up on the wall to the top of the cab to see how you like it. If you're good at photoshop, you can do it that way, but for me, I can't tell unless I see it in person.

ETA: your kitchen is gorgeous, you obviously have good instincts.

It looks really nice as it is. Once the range hood is in it will look different on that window side. I'm just curious what that metal door is in the wall under the window...will your oven door open without hitting it?

It just looks like it stops abruptly. Maybe paint that one wall a light blue/grey to pick up the edge color of the tile. That is one pretty kitchen!

The angle to match the hood? I didn't see that part ;)

How will you finish the cut edge? Does the hood go to the filler piece or closer to the wall?

Your kitchen is gorgeous! Could you tell me about your counters, I love them!!

DR4. I love it. so nice to see something different. Love your windows too.

I hope you're doing gold hardware.

and yes, what is your countertop? Calacatta Oro?

If it's possible, I think cutting it at an angle would look best. I didn't get that the hood would stick out past the cabs. Yes, that is going to make it look much more finished once the hood is up.

I keep coming back to look at your splash. It really looks sophisticated - esp. with your other choices. It's tweed-like from a distance and the edging is perfect.

So, as you may have noted above, tile that is laid beyond the upper cabs is a pet peeve of mine. But because our set up is the same as yours, I was looking at our set up and realized that ours actually extends a few inches past the upper cabs on the wall next to our range, but because of the hood, I never noticed it before. I think once your hood is up, you'll be much happier with how it looks.

Thumbs up on the angle!

I love that herringbone tile. The scale is really pretty to my eye and a little bit different than you usually see. What kind of granite is that? I love all your selections!

;-)

Can you post a pic of the grouted areas from further back so we can see how it relates to the counter colours?

I had thought it was grouted already. I really like the way it looks now and am thinking the darker would maintain that look best, but the lighter colour is also nice. I would like to see it from further back if you can.

Honestly, I think it is just a matter of personal taste. I generally like a contrasting grout, but usually on this forum it is split 50/50 between those that prefer less contrast and those that like more.

I think the light grout gives it an airier feel and I think you said above you wanted a lighter look to the space overall (hence the genius glass cabs). Because the tile has the darker edges, it looks like you're going to retain some contrast and the tweedy look even with the light grout.

It might be worth it to see a medium tone grout, but I'm kind of leaning to the lighter. Is the light the same as the lightest part of the counter? Is it a match to the cab colour or is it lighter?

Hello DR. Questions are good! Keep them coming ;-) I think many readers have expressed concern about keeping a light coloured grout clean near a cooktop. Before deciding on a grout color, may I suggest taking a few moments to simulate a real-life situation by applying some type of cooking fat or oil on the grouted joints. Wait a few minutes, then try wiping/washing it off with your preferred cleaning product. Todays' grouts and grout sealers are far more resistant to staining than in the past, so maybe there will be no discoloration, but what if there was ? This simple test may eventually save you a lot of time and money. Getting back to your original question, I prefer the darker grout ;-) If you're not in a rush, live with your mock-ups for a few days and see how it looks in different lighting conditions (night, day, sunny and overcast). This may assist you in your color choice. Every person will have a different opinion, but you're the one that has to live with it, so if you are patient, the best grout color will talk to you ;-)

Pulled back, now I definitely prefer the dark. I find the light tile compliments the cabinetry and countertops, and the dark grout compliments the stainless appliances, but as DaisyChain said, this will most probably be a 50/50 split ;-)

I think the dark will complement the brass fixtures better. I love that tile!

I was writing a completely different post this morning and remembered this one and how helpful everyone was with my kitchen choices. I thought I would post the final kitchen photos now that it’s done. (I’m a color addiction and could not resist throwing in some fuschia accents.)

Wow, it looks great! Nice and cheery

A picture of completed tiling? thx

@zaccaii here you go. Pleased to report its been a breeze to keep clean. I’m glad I went with the herringbone.

Lovely, sophisticated, and... wow! Please show more pics :-)

This is just beautiful! I love everything. Enjoy!

Very nice! The herringbone came out beautiful!

Super space!

Thx for pictures, awesome choices!