Half splash with ledge

That’s too bad that you had to modify your cabinets for the counter backsplash strip.. I wouldn’t mix a stone with your counters, solid would be better. Can you post a pictrue of more of your kitchen.

I’m not a fan of open shelves, hanging things inkitchens, They look nice in pictures but are difficult to keep clean.

Since you did not ask for the small backsplash, ask the contractor to remove it. At least in the photo, the tile appears a little too white compared to the countertop. Finally, please remove the shelves. They just appear to add clutter and do not fit in with the style.

Otherwise, it looks great!

love your hood!

My shelves are super cluttered right now from moving breakables out of reach from little hands lol I just haven’t moved stuff back.

The strip is the same stone as my counters. I’ll post some more photos.

I wanted a stone that is basically the same color as my wall paint. My counters are very busy.

I’m a year into the house. I have waited to do a backsplash b/c I wanted to see the counters in the various lighting and think about it. I’m glad I have waited b/c what I originally picked to go with it would have been toooo much.

Even with nothing on them, my opinion is that the shelves crowd the hood and just do not look good with it.

The island isn’t finished either... I have multiple ideas for that, too. Just got buckle down...

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An off white to cream solid tile would be a nice choice, or maybe a softe color like blue or green

Do the half splash (or however tall that meets the brackets of the shelves) then bump it up over the range to meet the hood, so it all looks intentional. It's beautiful! Keep going.

Here’s the left tile in the OP photo

And the right

Again, looks really white against the counter.

Agree, both are too light. Also, that texture behind the stove could become a pain.

...following, beautiful cabinets

Can you get more of your counter material? If you're going to keep the open shelves, I would keep the low stone backsplash and then put a taller piece of the same stone behind the range up to the hood.

Alternately, you could remove the open shelves. I agree with others that they're crowding your hood. Then you could explore options for something like the low ledge shown in your inspiration photo. There again, though, it would look best if done with the same stone as your counters.

I think the shelves detract from the look...i you truly want open shelving, get rid of the brackets and put in one shelf on each side, with hidden supports. I like the shelves themselves but the brackets are not working for me. Also, agree with the folks who said the tile looks too white. Maybe just keep the paint and the 3” and see if you can get a matching piece to put behind the stove area up to the hood. Lovely kitchen!

Okay, I’m taking in all of the thoughts and suggestions. I’m clearly back to the drawing board on the backsplash & changing up the shelving or removing..

However, what’s your thoughts on not removing the 4” strip but adding a stone finishing cap of sorts and then stacking a backsplash tile on top? (I know this is wood in the photo)

The kitchen looks good. Please don't chop up the space. That small backsplash is going to look teeny-tiny in relation to the height of the walls and just won't look good, in my opinion.

These kitchens look good.

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Oh I still planned on taking the tile/stone all the way up. I have to. I cook A LOT and I’m somewhat “messy”... this wall has already been repainted after the holidays!

Disregard the actual tiles. They’re just samples I have laying around. I also don’t think I’d do a cap piece that comes out that far. Just something to help the transition from the counter material to the backsplash. Maybe even put a pencil trim on the outer sides against the towers...

Something like these...

I don't think it will look good. I recommend removing the small backsplash

What kind/color tile? My counters have green and grey in them. I am not a fan of a small subway tile. Too trendy for me. I’d also prefer a real stone as that is what I have all throughout my house. I have Marble/slate/quartzite/fieldstone etc... I feel like a ceramic or porcelain would look cheap in comparison.

Options:

get more of your counter material to cover that entire wall

install backpainted glass on the entire wall (remove the 4” piec)

solid color tile in one of the medium colors from your stone (remove 4” piece)

i dont personally see how a different patterened Stone would look nice with your counters, it would compete

Slate is fairly porous and you'd have to seal it periodically. Just make sure the stone is not busy and pulls in the light cream color on the counter. Natural stone can have variegated patterns and you don't need another pattern, so be careful with that.

10-4 I definitely want the counters to shine more than the backsplash.

You might consider these 2 brands that have a very handcrafted look.

https://www.fireclaytile.com/

https://encoreceramics.com/

I would not tile above the low stone backsplash, with or without a cap.

That said, I think you could leave it on the sides and just tile full-height behind the range itself. While many on here argue that the low stone backsplash is just plain out of style, you see it used quite a bit by European companies such as Devol Kitchens, and I think the look is great (and likely rising in popularity here). You might take a look at their Instagram feed (and Plain English, too, among others) for ideas.

https://www.instagram.com/devolkitchens/

(This one has bead above the low stone splash, but they have others that don't, this was just the only image I could easily share).

The pot filler keyed me into you're being a serious cook. The shelves and contents will be a cleaning nightmare if you're "messy" and they aren't attractive squeezed into that space. Since you're trying to match the tile to the wall color, why not consider a full wall of tempered glass? Or just mount tempered glass behind the stove/hood. It will be so much easier to keep clean than anything with a texture.

Kristin, I’m so obsessed with black stone and copper it’s not funny. That kitchen is beautiful! My showers are black slate and copper fixtures. Sometimes I’ll just stare at them lol

I like black and copper too.

So, if I do corbels under the range hood... what style/color/material?

+1 that using your counter stone as a backsplash is the best option. Your kitchen is lovely and IMO looks great without the shelves. If you need that shelf space, definitely replace the brackets and do floating shelves instead.

If you can't get the same stone for the backsplash, then find a solid-color tile in a classic pattern (e.g., square, subway, but nothing fancy or patterned). Definitely do not add a different stone. The stone tile in your photos competes and clashes with your counters, to my eye. If you want matte, get a solid-color matte tile - but again, not another stone.

Personally, I would not add corbels. If you do, you definitely need to take down the open shelves. Match them to the hood.

You have really beautiful materials, but too much extra "stuff" (open shelves, mixing competing materials, corbels, etc.) can really detract from that. Let the beautiful stone be the statement. If after six months of living with it you really feel it needs more, it's a lot easier to add things than remove them.

Right, I would remove the shelves before adding corbels. To match, I would need alder corbels. I know the stain color so I could DIY that. I just kinda feel like If I only do tile backsplash behind the range and then a beadboard on the sides, then the space needs something to divide it up... cover the seams so to speak.

What do you mean by beadboard on the sides?

See the photo Kristin S posted above. If it’s not a bead board then it’s individual boards... can’t quite tell looking on my phone.

I would recommend against combining beadboard with your counters. In the photo Kristen shared, the counters and area behind the range are a relatively quiet soapstone. And the overall style is consistent with beadboard. Your kitchen seems to have a different style, and your counters need other elements to be subdued. They are gorgeous - let them shine.

Soooo thoughts on this backsplash?

Love that last backsplash inspiration photo you posted Brea. I think it could look really nice with your stone. Get samples to check out in your actual space for sure.

I too would get more of your stone. Take down the side splashes and keep the 4" backsplash you have and then make another run of the stone to go to the bottom of your hood.

A much better choice than your original direction. Check color in person for match.

I purchased my counters over a year ago. I had to go to a warehouse where the slabs are imported to off the ships, to find these. There were only 4 slabs left and after my bookmatch set was sent to the fabricator, & the guy there said everyone was asking about purchasing my slabs and they were told where I got them, so id be really shocked if there was more of my counter stone available. Everyone at the warehouse and fabricator said it was a very unique stone blend / design. Idk if it would be worth the time/energy to track down and then would it even be a true match...

Now to see if this designer will give me any insights on the tile brand / name. 😬

Bamboozled by lighting... this is the same tile 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

Too white