My plug mold is mounted between my cabinets and backsplash at a 45 degree angle. I saw this on someone's posting and showed it to my GC who thought it looked great (it does). He had the cabinet installers rip a piece of maple matching my cabinets at a 45 degree angle and the electricians then mounted the plugmold. I especially like that I don't have to lean under and crane my neck to figure out where the plugs are. This technique also eliminates the knuckle-scraping problems mentioned above. It can also solve some wiring issues because you could fish wire across the back. I have stainless plugmold installed and love the way it looks.

I like your attitude and advice, Jancy. I do love my choice of countertop (Silestone Cemento Suede), which I paired with natural cherry shaker cabinets (3" wide rails and stiles) with orb hardware. I was going for a simple, warm modern farmhouse look. The kitchen is around 7' x 12." Three straight sides, no corner cabinets: a pantry wall with fridge (approximately 7'), an island with sink (approximately 7'), and a wall with range and otr microwave in the middle (approximately 7'). So my range wall is of similar length as yours, Jancy (90'). That wall is the only one with a backsplash and like you, I didn't want to deal with grout. I also liked the simplicity of the full-height backsplash... and, as a bonus, I had the extra material available from the countertop slabs, so I only needed to pay a bit extra for installation. Also, another consideration is that the kitchen is part of a great room and is visible as soon as you walk in the door, so it felt as if the stone backsplash would give the cabinet more of the look of furniture. I definitely don't want tile (even though I said earlier that might be an option). I would consider a stainless steel plate with brushed finish because it feels as if that would tie the range and microwave together... as if they were all one unit. However, the wall may be too short and the stainless too industrial for the look I'm going for. I do know however that I will not be happy if the stone gets chipped if I have to replace the microwave. In answer to your question, prosource, I believe the microwave will be fairly level with the bottom of the cabinets. The opening is 18" high and the microwave is 17 1/2" high. Also, I don't want to get off subject, but at some point, Jance, I would be very interested in knowing if you used plug mold and, if so, what kind. Or did you put outlets in backsplash? All thoughts welcome.

Or.....paint it the same as the ceiling and it will appear as if it is part of the ceiling. I agree with kelleg for my second choice. A very thin liner. Side story: Things happen. We redid our backsplash because my first choice looked horrible. The installation was perfect. So, when our same contractor came back to do it a second time, I expected it to look the same. Different subway tile, but same plan. I wound up with slivers in the corners! I was told that in this installation it was un avoidable. Mmmmm. Anyway, I put my Keurig in the corner and it is now a non issue. Let us know what you decide. Beautiful tile! And, the fact that you did it yourself is amazing. Question Joseph. Should Tiber have started from the top and go down? That way if there is an issue it would be hidden behind the molding?

I feel like the blame train has left the station. What you need to do now is remedy the issue, and its just cosmetic. The GC is probably going to get the drywall guy and maybe the trim guy and in a few hours, your issue is going to be gone. No need to waste energy fixating on this. Repair and move on. Your kitchen is coming together and the stone is beautiful The fabricators did an incredibly technically beautiful job on your waterfall. The stone pattern is matched up wonderfully. Those mitered corners 👏👏 Those guys knew what they were doing. There are a ton of posts from homeowners who have less than ideal waterfalls going on. You had, from what it looks like, very skilled fabricators.