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I would like to vote for cream and simple backsplashes, something like subway, your granite called Venetian Gold, so it does has some beige tone on it, I think will looks really nice

What was the outcome. Has it been finished? Would love to see pictures.

In case you haven't decided what to do with the hating granite look. This may be a good suggestion. I go into many houses with granite counter tops. Granite is a sleek - clean look. If money isn't an option, I would close all the cabinets with doors, with any silver type handle. The tile floor may work, but if not you may want to consider a wood look flooring. This will change the entire look, believe me. Your appliances are stainless, that also is the sleek - clean look. Try white poster board to cover all the cabinets to give you a visual idea.

Your granite is not "hateful" at all - it's just disappointing to you. Whatever you do, please don't make it worse by choosing a busy backsplash that very likely won't be the look your were going for either. White subway tile is classic but it doesn't have to be stark white and it doesn't have to be subway tile. I don't see that much green in the granite and I don't really see orange in your cabinets, but your floors are definitely pink and don't play well with anything in your kitchen or with the wood floors in the adjoining rooms. But that can't be helped at the moment. So fix a cup of ginger tea for the upset stomach, get the cabinets doors back up and reevaluate the kitchen, likely take the advice given above to make no more decisions for a couple of months and while you're waiting, check out MariaKillam.com. Maria is an internationally known color expert and she's fantastic at picking out the undertones you're dealing with. She offers an AskMaria segment in which she features a reader's question with pics, very often about the kitchen, in which she answers the question and gives advice. It wouldn't hurt to try. And please believe that you're kitchen is going to be beautiful in the end.

definitely white subway tile to downplay the busyness of the granite and floor. Hire a designer to help pull it together. It is amazing how a good designer can make things work!

I would agree using a designer so no more mistakes are made. For now, I would just keep that backsplash neutral and pattern free. The granite busy-ness will create issues in choosing a backsplash that will work for you. The only other option is bring that same granite up to the cabinets and make it part of your kitchen design. I think it could look really good. I think the floor may need replacing, or staining it darker. Kitchen doors with new hardware can help you like it more. Right now it seems busy with all the doors off. I do like your granite.

The granite is not what you thought it would be, but it is still pretty. Concentrate on what you think are the best aspects of your new counters. Try to optimize its strong points. Your original wish was to go warm. Look at warm colors that compliment the floors AND counter tops. They should not be too bright nor too busy. Finish everything in your kitchen and THEN make your final decision on your black splash. Um, I would stay away from grey stripes.

To me, the granite looks very good. I think even if this is not what you have dreamed about, still is worth to be a focus point in your kitchen. Therefore, I would do simple and plain backsplash using large subway tiles (e.g. 10 x4) , unicolour of your choice. If you pick one of the shades of the granite to match the tiles - would look great. If your kitchen is bright and cabinets have light colours - I would go with dark backsplash. I would stay away from any mosaics tiles, even as a accent, for two reasons. I think they are slowly going out of style, they creating focus point and adding turbulence and mishmash to the area. Good luck and enjoy.

Hi. You have a very nice kitchen and a beautiful granite and good for you for taking on the project of painting those cabinets. I hope you're willing to read even more comments - take it or leave it.

Buy a free standing island in a dark stained wood rather than black since it seems your granite has dark browns not black and because the dark wood would be a nice contrast with the white painted cabinets.

Your granite counters are fine. You could try some back splash that has a little red in it to tone down the green (but I don't see any green), but if it is there... I think it will help. I agree with others about the flooring though. Something with grays in it would have blended better I think... what you have is more tuscan rather than modern or traditional. Since you chose white cabinets, I don't think I would have gone with the tiles you chose, unless you had done a creamy white. But like I said, if you get some reds, rusty browns, and golden yellows in your back splash you may be able to get it to work. Good luck.

i'd be curious to see how it turned out!

Unbelievable. I just got my granite installed today, and feel exactly the same way so came here for support. It's the SAME granite!!!! It looked completely different at the warehouse ;'( I hope yours turned out well!!

You have a lovely kitchen but we understand how it is when it's "your kitchen". It's gotta meet your desires and demands. But you surely have a wonderful-looking kitchen. Well done.

I agree with others that said the white (of the cabinets) is what is pulling out the green. If I remember that slab correctly, doesn't it have a light cream color instead of white? Cream will tone down the green counter and the red on the floor. A sisal (sp?) or woven mat/rug in a cream/beige/tan color will hide most of the floor. No way would I ever put laminate flooring in a kitchen. I am too much of a klutz! Water and laminate flooring is just asking for trouble. I also agree with the others who said a neutral cream/beige/light tan simple backsplash would help. The tiny mosaic looking mini subway tiles are not a good choice, I think. The granite is beautiful!

Bring in color with wall paint. Personally, I would love to see the blue from your dishes! It has to be the right blue though...hard to tell with computer monitors and lighting. Try putting in different colored light bulbs...meaning warm white, soft white, daylight, etc. That can make a huge difference to the color of your floor, tile, granite, etc. Morning, day, and evening light will change the look of the colors too. Choose the bulb you like and stick with them. It took me forever to figure out the paint in my living room. We had warm white bulbs in the flood lights and table lamps, and all the paint colors were not what we wanted...too yellow......we bought 40 samples at $4.00 each!

i really like your granite .. i think the subway tile will look great ! grey can go green. your selections are good don’t stress tweeking paint may make all the difference .

benjamin moore’s and sherwin williams both have the peel and stick paint samples which i have found to be a huge visual help