I understand what you're saying. I feel once you get your appliances in that will break it up a bit for you. Only one other expensive option of a do over...see how it works for a while before making that decision. Can always do at a later date. Beautiful kitchen!

It may not be what you intended but it does look beautiful. Honestly I think it does look great! Keep moving ahead. You are going to have a very nice looking space.

It just seems like a crisis now because there is nothing else to focus on. When everything else gets in? You really won't notice that it's darker than intended ...hang in there! It's a beautiful design and looks great with the cabinets. You are on your way to glorious :)!

You can paint that grout a lighter color, even white. I have done it and it works beautifully. They make grout sticks for that purpose, but I just painted mine with then white latex paint, immediately washing the tile as I went along to avoid getting paint on the tile. It was perfect. You could then seal it as well.

I think it looks great as is!! Beautiful cabinets and finishes. I think we all get a little OCD about our choices when we are investing so much $$ in our homes, we want every detail to be perfect...to me this looks awesome as is!

I think the contrast looks great...maybe a happy accident?

I agree, it is beautiful. Add accessories, etc to your counters and you won't concentrate on the color of the grout. We'd love to see pictures after you accessorize!,

As with many of the other reviews, I really like the way it looks & would not change it. It makes the marble shape really pop!

It's perfect, enjoy it. I love it : )

I think it looks fab!

I see plenty of dark grout on houzz, looks great. I've used the grout stain from Home Depot too, takes forever but is an option.