msnonnie We chose Alaskan White over carolina summer for the granite and have had several recommend marble for the backsplash. Does anyone have pros and cons for marble rather than travertine? I want this to be easy to maintain. We also want granite to be the focal point and backsplash to just compliment it. Something light and definitely not busy is what we hope to find. Thanks for the suggestion of light ivory. We'll be able to tell more once granite is installed.
Dark wood cabinets and dark appliances are a tried-and-true combo, but this approach feels fresh. There's a nice symmetry: The use of black on the cooktop hood anchors the black ovens and refrigerator that flank it.