Here is more info on recoloring your backsplash: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/how-to-recolor-tile-13411279.html
As others have said, your kitchen is beautiful. I agree the square tile accent area isn’t great, but overall your kitchen is gorgeous.

would another set of shapes help, along with your current tiles...

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Might call it a 'motif' or theme - with the little shapes.

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I agree the space needs some texture and warmth, I would be tempted to find some old very large french breadboards and get them in there somewhere - some patina would definitely elevate the space (real not faux from HomeGoods)

New Home ... omgosh wish I had that problem! Your kitchen is beautiful!

I would change the light fixture just to uplift the vibe and colour mix.

My friend painted her backsplash a solid color. It was too busy, similar to yours. Would you consider that?

Its a beautiful kitchen however yes i would replace your very modern tile insert with somthing that fits the style if your kitchen better. I also like your granite better than quartz

It's the tile insert to busy  unless you cover it with picture

Yes, the accent square behind the stove needs to go. Whether or not you can replace with herringbone tile remains to be seen (matching tile.)

FWIW, I would redo all of it, use a larger subway and stop the subway at the bottom of the range hood.

Ideally, I would replace the hood with a wider one.

Beautiful kitchen! Island decor should do the trick. What color are the cabinets?

I dont mind the backsplash, but you definitely need some color in that kitchen. It is very nicely done, just way to sterile, and not inviting. A bit of color, will change all that.

Overall it's fine. I agree with Beth to add some color to the kitchen with accessories, plants, wood cutting boards, etc. The only thing I really dislike about this kitchen is the mosaic above the oven. One easy fix would be to cover it up with a stainless backsplash:

I’m not a decorator or a designer but definitely love your kitchen. We’re getting ready to remodel/ gut our kitchen and I love your design. We’re wondering what to do behind the range, as well.

I think your kitchen perfect. I'm not usually a fan of an accent behind the range, but I think yours works wonderfully. Going with all white there is just going to make it blah. I really can't imagine not being completely pleased with that kitchen. Are you sure you actually don't like it or is it just that the counter and splash are timeless rather than trend of the moment?

I taped a white board on the mosaic square to see how I would like it if it was all white and I think it looks better!

Oh yes it does. Much, much better.

so much better!

grab a runner while you're out shopping along w/wood cutting boards, a vase, some colorful flowers/orchids, some greenery, maybe a tray, etc. lol.

something like these

That white paper just changed the whole room. Wow.

Love your kitchen except for the tile behind the tile behind the range. YES to removing it. IMO your herringbone pattern idea is a great one!

I’m curious about how difficult that change will be… removing the accent field tile without affecting the frame, then installing new tile so it doesn’t look like it was re-done? Just an inquiring mind with very little tiling experience asking. I learn so much from this site.

I have this skinny wooden tray from H&M that is perfect for this kind of thing. narrow enough to be out of the way, and it's so pretty!

I’m curious about how difficult that change will be…

Jj J, I looked into it once. You can use a dremel to precisely cut out the grout around the perimeter, and then freely chip out the tile. But chipping off all the thinset underneath would probably be very tedious and you'd have to get a lot of it out so the new tiles don't stick out.

(I haven't actually done it yet because this task looks so annoying.)

I like it better too, and there's a sure industrial/ country style with your stools, without the mosaic. Enjoy Home Goods!

Accessorizing is quite difficult for me but I’m trying! Lol This is taking a different route than I planned but has an earthy vibe that I think I like. The tickets are coming to redo the square tomorrow with the same tile in herringbone.

It looks wonderful!! I love your table…where did you find it?? You’ll have to post again when the tile is finished.

Thx! The table is from restoration hardware

I love the backsplash but would totally redo the accent square over the stove.

Try taping colored paper on the band around the hood to see if you'd like some color there.

Love the island!  I'd go short on island decor height for visibility

The tilers are here now. They have to replace the drywall and said that they would be able to continue the brick patter or do an accent square with herringbone. Idk which route to take lol. One side of me doesn’t want an accent square anymore, but the other side feels like it’ll add some type of style to an all white space

Accent square in white would be my choice in your kitchen.

White accent

Well, if you're going all white, I'd just continue the brick pattern and put in a SS narrow shelf for a cool pepper grinder and ceramic salt cellar, etc. Might be too late if the tilers are already there.

I know some argue against it for practical reasons, but I love the look of a wooden cutting board or a tray propped behind a range.

I agree with daisychain -- just continue the brick pattern if you want it all white. I would only pick different tiles if using a different color. Putting a color there though will kind of limit your accessorizing options. With an all-white, you have a blank slate and you can change accent colors at different times of the year. And don't use any of the trendy patterned tiles -- otherwise, you are bound to repeat this process in a few years.

Lovely kitchen btw

do you have left over tile from that dye lot?

what about the grout?

the issue is going to be matching it up to the old brick layout. the grout will probably be a little off (simple things such as temperature can alter the grout color from one batch to the next) and if you have to buy new tile, chances are it might be a shade off.

I'd do a diff accent. do a smaller herringbone if you like.

I’d consider changing out the pendants for something with black matte metal and do a bigger runner. I have this one from Ruggable and love it

My kitchen..similar to yours

Pretty, Tracey!

Thx again for all the suggestions!😊 The old mosaic is finally gone and I really like the all white! We decided to do an accent instead of continuing the brick pattern bc it would have been difficult to do without potentially demoing that whole area. I’m still working on accessories and a runner rug.

Oh I also agree with Beth’s comment about the placement of the square. The lip on our current range makes it look unsymmetrical. We ordered appliances a while back and still waiting on our new range that doesn’t have a lip. With the new one you’ll be able to see the three rows of tile at the bottom and that’ll make it look better too.

oh wow! that looks so good! the flowers, wood pieces, and little accents make all the diff. I like the herringbone too.

your dining table reminds me of this pic. I like this rug under the table too

I think these are from Ruggable

Thank you! Your help is much appreciated😀

I'm sorry I don't have a picture. One of our friends painted the backsplash area behind the stove in a warm color that complemented their white cabinets and countertops. Then they had a rectangular piece of (I think 1/4" thick) tempered glass professionally installed over the painted section. Looks great! The key is finding a glass shop that can order and install the tempered glass, and seal the glass borders so moisture doesn't get to the paint.

Did you get to Home Goods?