@brianadarnell:Thanks for the suggestion of Stone Hearth! Love the color! I will definitely have to go to the paint store and check it out! @splitrock: Thanks for the kind words and for sharing your thoughts, experiences, and suggestions! Good points, and I will keep all that in mind! @joaniepoanie: Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions!! I will keep them in mind for sure! @rtwilliams: Love your home and the wall color! Thanks so much for sharing and for the suggestion! @library_girl: I won't be painting the adjoining room anytime soon, but I would like to eventually. Thanks for your suggestions, and I will keep them in mind! @clarygrace: I think BM Willow Creek is beautiful, too! I wish I was bold enough to go for it!!! Maybe, though! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! @carp123: Thanks so much for the suggestion of BM Rockport Gray! Love the color! Aww, so many choices! I will have to check it out at the paint store!! Thx again all! You have been so helpful!! I welcome any further suggestions! Thanks!

I think it depends on the color of the tile and the color of the wall. you also need to consider how the tile ends, you are going to want a finished edge. Tiles are easier to clean than dry wall. Notice the border behind the stove, and how the tile doesn't just stop it has a nice finished edge. Also, you don't really notice that the tile doesn't go all the way up. In this picture you can see that the tile doesn't go all the way up, but other things catch the eye like the upper and the window. Maybe consider putting shelves, a painting, or old signs. In the end, its all about your budget and style.

Listen to your architect.

Wallpaper Shiplap Wainscoting Built ins Art Console with mirror Options are endless I’d go for wallpaper 💖