What color are your cabinets?

A timeless style tile is subway tile. Let the counter top be the star. As stated, what is cabinet color and floor color?

I think a cream glass subway tile, regardless of your cabinets would be stunning. The glass would have just enough luminescent quality not to get swamped by the granite and yet show off the granite at its best! Just bring your sample of granite to tile store to get the right shade of cream.

Your countertop will definitely be the star of your kitchen! Choosing a kitchen focal point? Here is a great
article that might help: Kitchen
Focal Point

The maple cabinets are going to be stained a bronze walnut with a van dyke brown glaze.

We are building the home so some color choices are still open. We chose the cabinet color first then chose the granite. I would like a simple but timeless backsplash. I truly appreciate all of your GREAT ideas!

Building a home is exhausting! We have "flipped" several houses successfully but it is completely different when you are building your "forever" house! I am usually so decisive so this nervousness about making bad choices is really odd.

The article on focal points is really helpful. I really appreciate the link! I plan to share it with some friends as well!

What did you choose? We're going to go with mombasa granite countertops and a medium stained cherry cabinet. Curious to see your final product!