Use the counter top to inform the backs plash color. For example, pull one of the grays from the counter top and shop for solid color, simple glass bricks. Can either install them stacked (more modern) or traditional offset pattern. Once you have the tile chosen, then you can focus on paint colors to coordinate.

Thanks Patricia...paled grayed green sounds appealing-Ill look at those colors...as for cabinets-yes, theyll be installed directly on the log wall...we're blessed with an amazing cabinetmaker who is skilled in log home cabinet installation....we also have kiln dried logs-so they wont shrink/settle too much. Ill attach a pic (not a great one, but the only I could find at the moment) of the lower furing wall we had originally built for the lowers--then tore out-because that would have made a backsplash stick out several inches-a ledge--it would have looked weird, & would have pushed fridge & cabinets out too..eating up several inches of kitchen space. So, we took out the furing wall-moved the fridge outlet to the corner, literally, of the log wall & drywall (can see it in my 1st pic of original post-midway up the wall) & plumbing was able to come up through the floor instead of the wall-I conceded & instead of a wall switch am doing an air switch in counter for disposal-only thing left was switch for over sink light-which for convenience-I wanted near the sink-so we're doing a shallow mount light switch under the upper cabinet, to right of sink-unconventional I believe-but a good tradeoff in my mind. Our cabinetmaker is making the upper cabinet rails a little longer anyway for lights/outlets under the cabinets-so I think it will work out ok. I may need to always point out to guests where that switch is-but worth it in order to have a normal 4" granite backsplash on the log wall. The tile will cover the open areas on the drywall/range side--including behind the chimney hood. Sooo..thats the plan-its been one of those ongoing challenges that went on for quite some time-& we finally got everyomes input & solved the problem..yay! :) Now for the fun stuff :)

Agreeing with others, but want to add. Not only is backsplash choice last, but it also should not be chosen until after everything else is installed. Everything looks entirely different after it is installed, and if you choose your backsplash before that, you will make a mistake. Don't worry about not having your GC still available for the backsplash after everything else is installed. You will actually get a better backsplash installation if you hire a tile installer yourself. Remove the backsplash from the GC's scope of work, and hire someone yourself later to install it.

Thank you, Patricia, but as a woman over 50, I need that fan! But I’ll think about it…this is a casual room. We’ve changed all of the lighting (can’s, bulbs in fan, etc) to 4000K LED. Thank you, eld6161, I’m pretty sure he means not that tiny glass tile mosaic. I’m thinking 2” or 3” by 6” or 8” if subway. Not 12” x 24” like in the bath! As a long time friend tells me, “don’t be afraid of color….” But having always gone with neutral walls because we knew we’d be moving for jobs, this is the first time (we’re now retired and in our last home before, you know, the final one!) I’ve had the luxury of choosing something different. But tile is more permanent than paint, so I’m good with neutral and anything that keeps the kitchen bright is good with me. Will search for white in interesting shapes!