Well, the granite obviously wants to be the star, there's no denying that. So my advice is a light (white/offwhite/cream) ceramic tile, either matte or shiny. Keep it simple, anything other than simple will fight your gorgeous granite.

HTH, Petra

Petra is right!

The granite just grabs.

I think simple is key, but what about a crema marfil tile? Its hard to tell because the photos are blurry. it looks like crema marfil might tie in nicely.

The granite is your focal point so a nice simple matte travertine tile will do the trick! I wouldn't do glossy or glass tile or it will fight with your granite.

Your kitchen is beautiful!

I'd do plain pale beige subway, matching the lightest color in the granite or a lighter tone of it, laid in running bond (classic brick layout). with matching grout.

No accent tiles, no liners, nothing funky in the angles ... just something sleek so the granite can wow people.

Petra nailed it.
Let your rock be the star.

Simplicity like this...

{{!gwi}}

You could do this but realize that you will need
lighting, space and perfect color tones to pull it off.
You can do it. Be brave.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

Boxer thanks again for coming through, you are such a HUGE asset to this forum!! I really like the third picture from the top.

I agree with the above posters. Go simple. Not only because the granite is the star, but because you also used it as a focal point behind the range. I wouldn't do the travertine or crema marfil because they also have variation in them and might compete with the pattern you have going on with the granite.

Oh, boxerpups! That first pic is one of my all time favs!

@ RICSFAN- Your stone is gorgeous. Loving the backsplash. Consider this tile or something like it.

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Ricksfan, it looks like the third from the top is crema marfil but I can't tell...It will look great!

Here is another thought...

Here is a link that might be useful: Glass tile