Commented: still pulling my hair over backsplash... Help please!Originally I was going to suggest white subway tiles, but looking at your photo the first thing that pops out at me is that you don't seem to have a kitchen shrine and this really concerns me more.
Commented: A tip for ranges with island height trimIsland trim is for an island, backsplash trim is for backsplash. You are using something in a manner other than it's intended use, so of course you have problems. I'd be more concerned about fire code...