I have dark slate floors, and they show every speck of lint of and dirt. Natural slate also requires regular sealing, which is a pain. If they are slate-look tiles, they'll be easier to care for, but beware of dark colors. I would pick the granite first, then the floor tiles, as you will likely have many more options for the floor. Also, if the granite has a busy pattern, stay with a solid color backsplash that blends well. Two busy patterns side by side will look chaotic, IMO. Do you have a photo of the cabinet finish?

I suggest you go to houzz.com and search kitchens and hickory so you can see how it looks with various choices others have used. The reds will make the kitchen feel darker. Also given the age of the house, you want to make sure you keep the materials appropriate.

I'm with you...no stainless. I went with cabinet fronts on the fridge and the DW and went black for ovens and cooktop.

Have you looked on the Kitchen forum here? They also have a link to many of the finished kitchen projects.

I have no pictures of the finish as they are boxed up sitting in my work warehouse til I am ready for them (Do not want to open them over there in the warehouse I want them sealed up nice til I have them over here ready to go in)

I am browsing houzz.com looking at possibilities as well!

I do know many of you like to play with room combinations, so I still welcome any ideas, Now is the time to hear them!

All you people with good vision, no one else has any suggestions?

Here's a nice photo of a hickory kitchen. I love the stove. If you're using stone floor, are you sure you want shiny granite? Look below at the picture, the stove is black and so now I think black is the best choice. Take a look at solid surface in the light shades that look like marble. A creamy look would go fine. I love mine. Caesarstone is very hot right now too. When I see hickory I think of a more arts and crafts type room but that's just me. Maybe some muted copper would look great too.

Here is a link that might be useful: room