Kandrewspa, Hmm, yes warmer would be nice. Here’s something else I was looking at. As you can see, I’m struggling. The grays I’ve tried, even the softer ones, made the room look too dark.

That looks like a possibility. I would bring the sample board home if possible and look at it next to the counter. Be sure to look at them together at a 90 degree angle as well as right next to each other. You should be looking for a cream color like the lightest color in the granite.

I would not mix two stones - they almost always fight each other and neither wins. I agree with @kandrewspa - something warm and dead simple - maybe just a simple cream tile?

I’m thinking you may be right. Just need to find a cream with no yellow undertones. Any idea where this picture is from?

No no no

No gray as your granite is warm tones. A tile in the beige/warm white maybe.

^^ that tile is from Tilebar - just a simple ivory ceramic

https://www.tilebar.com/santa-monica-ivory-4x12-tile.html

Just wanted to say I LOVE your granite!!!!

I have the same granite as you do, and it’s tricky. A gray tile won’t work unless it is a warm grey with some green in it. My kitchen is similar to SW Creamy and my backsplash is beadboard painted that color. (My cooktop is on an island by itself.)

I don’t think marble will work. Maybe a warm, light green (leaning more towards olive than mint green) tile will work. Or an ivory.

(PS - my slabs were labeled “Typhoon Green”. )

Photos.

RedRyder, I LOVE the beaded board. Our cooktop is against the wall so I need tile but the look of you board tells me that a warm white/ivory would work. Thank you.

Lori Angelo, thank you!

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

https://www.flooranddecor.com/ceramic-tile/artisan-oyster-ceramic-tile-100500974.html

Based on your suggestions above, I’m considering going with this one of these two tiles for our backsplash. I really liked the Santa Monica Ivory but they are out of stock.

Try Arizona tile flash - they have ivory, grey,etc this is ours

Remember that your under cabinet lighting will brighten the room, and the backsplash area, too.

HU-166014070, your backsplash is very pretty and I love the look, however because the many colors and movement in my granite, earlier comments have recommended I go with a solid color to avoid competing with my granite. Thank you.

Thanks for your input ptreckel. Are you suggesting a matte finish rather than a glaze? My granite has lots of greens and grays in it which I think will reflect a little less light than a less busy/more lighter granite. Hard to say until our cabinet lighting goes in.

Jeffrey Court Tile

Jeffrey Court Tile

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You might sample some matte tiles. I just wanted you to be aware that having/using under cabinet lighting will “brighten” things up. But you are right to be concerned about how your lighting might reflect on a polished/glazed backsplash. Some have discovered a spotlight effect, while others have no issues at all. Something to consider.

At Tile Bar, get the Manchester gray tile as well. It might just work. The ones @cpartist suggested might work. I’ll keep looking since I can “sample” against my countertop… 😂

as others have stated, the iceberg marble is too cool for your wood and your granite.

Can you order some samples and bring them home?

check over at bedrosians. they have a tone of longer subway tiles in both matte and glossy in colors that would work well.

https://www.bedrosians.com/en/product/list/backsplashes/

Makoto tile (many colors)

Clara

cloe in black is beautiful w/the wood

Here's the Clara in Ivory. I hope you're doing some shelves above this.

RedRyder, the Manchester gray, which I like, is backordered until 12/22.

Beth H, I am doing two shelves in the exact same spot as you have place them. Thank you for the idea and I love that you have placed them on my walls. Now I need to try out that software myself.

Whoa. That’s too bad. I am having trouble with anything green when I hold it up in my kitchen. I think the “green” feel of our stone is deceiving.

I’ll keep playing around with creamy ivory and pale, pale not-too-cool grays.

FYI -I have under cabinet lighting and it never feels like it is “glaring”. We use the long skinny bulbs. Sometimes,the ceiling recessed bulbs make a slight glare, but nothing that is noticeable.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Giorbello-3x6-Glass-Subway-Tiles-44-Pack-Slate-Glass-Common-Actual-3-in-x-6-in/5000047889

This is a grey-greenish glass tile at Lowe’s

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Giorbello-3x6-Glass-Subway-Tiles-44-Pack-Slate-Glass-Common-Actual-3-in-x-6-in/5000047889

Nice ivory tile at Lowe’s. Do you have a Lowe’s nearby? Might be worth a trip.

If you're set on either of the marbles pictured, the one on the left is more subtle and wouldn't interfere with the green granite of the countertop. If you like the cool toned color scheme, go for it!

RedRyder, we do have a Lowes. Certainly worth taking a look.

Gray Space, thanks for your input. Unfortunately one would get a box of marble tile with no idea how much or subtle the gray would be.

Beth H. does Bedrosians only sell their samples in one size. I’ve added a couple of samples to my basket but when I go there, it states the size of the tile is 4”x5” when the actual size is 2.5”x10.

they prob have sample sizes made up. yes the tile is the 2x10, but for a sample they will only send you a partial.

Head over to Tilebar too. they have 5 for $5

sometimes they send you full tiles. I got these from Tilebar:

Cadenza are the two on the left. Newport is the middle one. try looking at Portmore or some of the others too

If within your budget I would use the counter material instead of tile.

Beth H. thanks. I have ordered several from Tilebar however I’m leaning towards a matte finish and Tilebar is limited in that finish. Thanks for your suggestions. I love the colors you’re working with.

shameless,, thanks. I ended up going w/my first choice, calacatta w/gold schluter pieces for the vertical grout joints

Hard to see it unless you get very close

Beth H. Gorgeous!!!

These are terribly expensive, but when I typed in “soft black” this came up. And looked good with our stone. I wasn’t sure if black was even an option, but ironically it works.

https://www.bedrosians.com/en/product/detail/palazzo-tile/?itemNo=STPPALCG1212

If you absolutely want marble tile--use Thassos. It's the plainest, whitest marble you can get. Also one of the most expensive.

Red, I really like these tiles

I like how they used them w/the decorative tiles around the island. just wish they were a tad larger. don't care for 12x12 sizes

RedRyder, I think they look great.

RedRyder, I LOVE the beaded board. Our cooktop is against the wall so I need tile but the look of you board tells me that a warm white/ivory would work.

Ivy Hill Tile (I think) makes a tile that looks like beadboard. If you like the look, you might want to check it out.

https://www.ivyhilltile.com/collections/death-by-xoko-nlk2z-7c6rz-p5c8a-exz6h-mtbcz-6z558-22rc5-ga7s6

@JP L, my beadboard is real wood that is painted SW Creamy.

I had a friend use the “beadboard tiles” in a bathroom in her old house. They were laid in the wall to look like beadboard wainscoting. They’re gorgeous and decades later, still look like they belong there (she has a 1923 Dutch Colonial). Only drawback is the price, but they’re quite durable.

My backsplash doesn’t get “cooking mess” on it, luckily.

@shamelessseamus: Please get a couple of samples of that soft black tile. I think it could be amazing.. @Beth H, thanks for posting a photo. I’m having trouble posting photos since the app updated.

A few months ago I turned to this group for help for tile choices and boy were you helpful. Here is my final kitchen. We still need to get new counter height stools but otherwise we are done and very happy with the results. Thanks to all for your input.

Looks spectacular! Love the tile with the granite and your cabinets are such a beautiful wood! Enjoy!

Diana Bier, thank you. Little did I know that the tile would be the most difficult decision throughout the entire process.

Well that is such a satisfying update! It looks perfect :)
I’ve been pondering my backsplash for several months…

Looks beautiful!

Gorgeous! Worth all the back and forth about what tile to choose. Enjoy your new kitchen.

RedRyder, thank you for all your suggestions and encouragement.

Jennifer Hogan, love those chairs. I will definitely take a closer look at them.