Yes I would definitely consider a darker outlet cover, I actually wanted to have someone paint outlet covers to blend in but they were really expensive. Thanks for the site. I will check it out, just not sure what color to go with.

I have these same glass tiles only in grey I was very disappointed also and I also have white outlets sticking out from the tile. However I'm changing my outlets to help them disappear, my kitchen is all white except the quartz is while and grey!! I used yellow as my accent color, it's gorgeous!! You can use green or a burnt orange with give it a boost!!

I agree about the outlet covers, but fortunately you can buy different types at Home Depot for about $5 each. Here's a link to some oil rubbed bronze ones that would look nice.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-National-Hardware-1-Gang-Wall-Plate-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze-V8002-SGL-OUTLETPLATE-OR/203734980

As far as colors to bring into the room to make the tile seem like green, try tomato red.

Mafiawife, just curious so what color did your grey glass tiles end up looking like?

Also, if I used a green for an accent color, any suggestions on what shade? I am not too bold with color and like warmth, simple, like a sage green may be? Or a soft green?

I think I need to get them custom painted to get them to disappear so I have to find someone. i had found someone but they wanted over $400 for 5 outlet covers. Thanks

Hi- I like the splash, the outlets definitely need to be camouflaged. Now what I'm picking up is that your cabs have a peachy undertone and that is why the green tones of the splash really stand out. I think painting the walls one to two shades lighter than the color of your cabinets will tone down the green of the glass. Good Luck!

Thanks, cabinets are really a true antique white, the way the light is shining on cabinets in photo is not accurate to their true color. I already changed the paint color once to something lighter and very neutral so thanks! I totally agree about camouflaging outlets, just have to find a source who can paint custom ones to blend in nicely. I am starting to live with the backsplash although not even in the kitchen yet bc still not operational. I so badly still want to tear it out to be a simple, single color subway tile, but I'm not going to win on this one. And I like clean counters so there won't be a whole lot on them.

Your backsplash is beautiful. It's just the outlets. I would experiment with some spray paint colors on inexpensive plastic outlet covers. Love your kitchen!

I think your color palette, with backsplash, are warm and beautiful. The only thing that doesn't belong are the outlets. I would switch out the old style outlets with brown Decora outlets, and with brown, or bronze, outlet covers.

What did you mean by them being really expensive? Do you mean to install? Outlets are cheap, like really cheap. Decora's are about $7.50, but the older style that you have installed are no more than $1.50 a piece.

Thank you everyone. To clarify what I meant by expensive, I meant to have someone do custom painted outlet covers that would match the backsplash, it was going to be about $400 to have someone custom paint so color 5 outlet covers, They are glass so I understand that makes it harder. But I am going to research someone else, I saw on Houzz someone named Switchplate Lady, and her work looks amazing but she is not local to where I live.

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I see your sink is stainless. Are your appliances too? If so try stainless for the outlet covers. I think that would blend in more than orb which will just replace white squares with black. Thats what I used with my backsplash (more of a marble mix) and with the sheen of stainless and reflection from lights they are pretty unobtrusive.

I suggest that you get a fan deck from your local paint store. Find the closest paint color to your backsplash, then use that paint color to paint plastic or wooden switchplate covers to blend in with the backsplash. I agree with hayleydaniels as to an accent color, even though you feel you don't like bold color. A tomato red would be a great contrast to the backsplash and make that khaki color look deliberate. It would also take away attention from the backsplash and add personality to your kitchen. Take a risk, it is only a small investment! I would also paint the back of the glass-front cabinet tomato red. If you don't want to paint the cabinet, you could cut foam core board to size and paint it, or cover it in wallpaper or fabric to add further interest. Good luck with your decorating!

Get outlet covers that match your handles and kitchen sink hardware....it would go perfectly

My appliances are stainless and hardware and faucet are oil rubbed bronze. So I will see how stainless looks but I still want to try and find someone to custom paint so it blends in completely vs. standing out and looking so prominent. thank you.

What setting material did you use during installation?

Spray paint them!! Cost $5!

I am not crafty at all and will have to hire someone to paint outlet covers.

Cinar Interiors,

Can you tell me a bit more about options that may have been used for install? I think thin set but am not certain.

You can get a color from Lowes that's called nickel but looks brown in practice (Pass & Seymour is the brand). I think changing the outlets (including receptacles) to that line would be cheaper and easier than all the paint and other options.

Consider this for a moment before you call me crazy. I would paint the walls BM nightfall. I think it would look fabulous with your cabinets/hardware and back splash.

Lutron has a good selection of switch plates and outlets in colors with satin finish. They also have metal ones. I got sea glass color for my backsplash and limestone for my stacked stone wet bar. So its not just the plate its the plug part and/or switch.

Ask your electrician to change the recepticles (the actual plugs) to a dark color. Or go to Home Depot, pick out the color yourself, and have the electrician change the plugs to that color.

i wouldn't paint the plugs.

Beth, if the installer used a gray thinset it can alter the color of the glass making it darker.