@Barbara Griffith Designs: Why are you advising M Chap to use the tiles from The HD when matching bullnose isn’t available?

Have you looked at any online sources for tile, M Chap? Unless you’re in a big hurry, you could request samples (which is always fun!)

There are other edge options besides bullnose.

Schluter edge comes in lots of different colors, and provides a clean edge.

Look for light gray since you have dark cabinets. Do you have a sample of the counter top you can take with you to shop?

It's about the tile pattern on the wall, it can be any product of that shape. I am sure they could find a similar tile to suit them, it's pretty standard.

picked up some larger sized ones. I think I like the bigger size. but I also think this grey is too dark. the light ones are pearl and they look muddy against the granite. just used them in the picture to get an idea of how it would look.

nope. wrong tones for your cab (and your stone)

here's the right tone for gray (your samples are too warm. too much brown in them)

You need a white that leans on the cooler end of the spectrum and grays that have more blue in them (but not too much)

I'd also stay away from the 3x6 subway tiles.

since this set up is a bit more transitional looking, pick something that leans that way.

here's a cooler white (encore Ceramics Quail Egg) in a herringbone. Using a 2x8, 3x9, 2x10, size would look better.

I just got a sample of these Nabi Harlequin from Tilebar. these are so cool

they come in other colors, but the crisp white would look great. you get 5 samples for $5, so take a look over there

here's an example the glass and stainless steel linear bar tile, and on the right, another 3d type of white tile

I love a nice basalt tile. this would look beautiful w/your cabs and stone. since you have good lighting, it won't be too dark

Basalt pickets. if you grouted w/white, it would look like these subway basalt tiles, or just do a medium gray grout

few other's I've seen at my tile store,,,

white ombre w/silver

and this gray tile on the bottom would work w/your colors. it's from Emser,

I do like that Emser tile above.

I like the large scale subway that you have, but can you get it in the white of your first tile? That would be a good look.

Your cabinets with your countertop are beautiful, countertop really pops against the richness of the wood. If I were you I would go for a white that is the same tone as the countertop. The particular marble Carolae suggested would be perfect and something I wanted to do in my own house. Since you want your countertop to be the star, a beveled subway-style would be what I would choose for your kitchen.....rich enough in material to blend in but simple enough in style to not steal he show. A simple subway style could work too in the marble.

Let’s see what you picked up, M Chap!!

first two are the white glass. second two are a grey 4 x 8. we like the 4 x 8 size but not the grey color

I guess the second glass picture didn't upload so here they are again.

The two pictures you just posted are white? I much prefer the original tiles your husband picked up!

Can you id these from left to right?

I would not do glass.

I like the idea of a cream color that matches the cream in the counter. At first I thought of light gray, but I don't think gray will transition well from the brown of your cabinets. Cream, goes with both the cabinet color and it matched correctly with the counter.

trying again

As long as you match a tone in the counters, you will be ok. With the (relatively) dark cabinets, though, stay to the light side, whether that's cream or pale gray..

Chap, that pic is just standard white subway beveled tile. I don't particularly care for it w/your setting. I think you can do better

look at some here. you get 5 samples for $5

they also have the basic white bevel

https://tilebar.com/basic-3x6-beveled-white-ceramic-tile.html

https://tilebar.com/diesel-camp-white-glaze-4x12-ceramic-tile.html

other subways:

https://tilebar.com/collection/subway-tiles.html

https://tilebar.com/manchester-bianco-3x12-ceramic-tile.html

not yet. we decided to go with a 4 x 8 matte white subway tile. it's ordered and should be installed next week. we like things that are a bit more simple. we love subway tile so to change it up went with the 4 x 8 size and the matte vs gloss. probably will do a medium grey grout.

I know it's not what everyone would pick but we really did try so many options and just didn't love any of them. white subway may be the safe option but I'm ok with that.

Curious to know if you finish this project and if you could share some pictures I have not finished mine either

Is the project done