We would choose a white tile that goes with the cabinets. You might want to bring home samples and look at them under your lights to make sure they match.

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I think either one would look nice. Would one fit from counter to cabinet without making a cut all along the top? You know what I mean? Go with matching grout.

Mark_Rachel. I am very surprised to see my kitchen in your response.

Subway tile is so classic and timeless. I much prefer 3x6 even though it might require more cuts. Your space isn't very high and 4x8, I think, won't look as good. I would go for narrow and very light grout lines.

Many people will suggest fun patterns, accents tiles, but I say stick with the classics. It will look clean and great in your space.

Thanks for the comments! kikodog I will try to get more pictures up soon. Bandd I agree, I plan on grabbing some 3x6 and 4x8 to see what size looks best. The last time we measured the 4x8 would require less cuts and the 3x6 would create a small cut towards the top of the cabinets - like you had mentioned Mark_Rachel. I plan on having white matching grout, do not want the back splash to be too busy.

I like the 3x6 size as well.

are you sure of the subway.....the cabinets with the classical molded curve on upper and lower doors could take the round or hex disc tiles or simple arabesque for a backsplash. They are not exactly cathedral arches, and they are prominent in your space and curves are always nice if you ask me....I'd get away from the rectangle as this seems to be an opportunity for some soft curve to a shaped tile. I think there are a lot of other shapes..I'd seriously bring in some samples to compare.

herbflavor - we considered other tile, but since we are doing it ourselves we wanted something where the cuts would be simple. We had considered elongated hexagon tile, but again because of many cuts our fear was mistakes or small errors would stand out. Maybe tiling is a lot more simple than I'm making it, but I have no idea.

I think the simple subway is great in this kitchen. Your cabinets already have so much detail that you don't want to make the backsplash fussy as well.

Agree with Mark on size and simplicity.

the kitchen is black and white..it has a nod to a pattern on the door...I wouldn't call that door overly detailed....but is distinct. Opinions vary.... I think a little pattern to work with that would be really special and I would do it. The black and white keeps everything pared back...the backsplash could be taken in another direction. DIY tiling can make one nervous I suppose. Good Luck I'm sure you'll get it how you want w no major hiccups.

I would add a light color backsplash like the one in the picture.

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Thanks for the tips Herb! Maybe we will go that way. I'll post pictures once it's finished.

Dakota - that kitchen looks great, but the tone of tile is way too cool-toned/grey for our kitchen. Our walls are a warm tan and we don't plan on repainting because the theme is throughout the house. I also do not want a warm-toned backsplash tile because I think it can easily look dated.

ooh la la : that is one fine kitchen, Dakota !

Well we finished the back splash a little while ago and here are the results. A few finishing touches still need to be made - under cabinet lighting & hopefully addition can lights.