Hi,

I would consider finding a backsplash tile that brings in all the colors you have in your kitchen: cream, cherry (orange or copper) and warm grays.

I'm just attaching some photos of tiles I found on Houzz. The style and patterns might not be what you want necessarily, but I'm just showing them for a possible color combination.

Good luck and have fun!

Be careful you don't date your kitchen. The tiles you are showing have been out for over 5 years now. Perhaps a classic subway tile in white? That way in 10 yrs if its dated also it wont cost a fortune to redo

I like the second choice tile in plastic because it has varied tones that bring together the kitchen, but it is a bit dark for me. Something a little lighter. Penny rounds are a nice alternative to trendy narrow backsplash featured above and subway tile- which I adore- but gets suggested quite a bit.

How about brick? Or even stainless steel?

Hi, your cream counter and cherry cabinets are on the warm side. Choose a backsplash that is a warm tone too, such as cream. The grey walls are what is throwing it off to me. Perhaps paint , which is the least expensive remedy, a warmer tone. Lovely kitchen.

I just took a look at your floor, which appears beige on my screen. If so I would definitely paint a warmer tone on your walls.

I agree Charleee, I find most tile dates itself so fast. That's why I was thinking don't spend too much on what ever you pick

English, I think that 90% of your big ticket and ALL of your permanent items should be timeless. The fads should be limited to items easily replaced.

I am clueless regarding the proper tile selection, but the gray painted walls seem wrong for this beautiful space.

I spent 50,000. on my kitchen and I am already thinking it looks dated and its only been 8 yrs(My quartz counters though appear to be timeless so far, fingers crossed) We are also looking at what to replace the tiles with

English, the thing is - if YOU love it, really, really LOVE it, it's timeless. I laid 1" mosaic white tile for my countertop because I love that look. I also love the ability to take a hot pan off the stove or out of the oven and just set it down on the dang counter. I'm not about to spend big $$$ so I can be soooooooooo careful where I put things or touch things for that matter! To me that's just insane, if I have that kind of money I'd put it into a wall oven that doesn't register a power failure if I touch it in the wrong place.

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If you do decide on a backsplash think about removing the 4 inch backsplash of counter material that's on your wall now. In such a small area do you really want to chop in into two distinct parts? Which looks best?

or this?

Subway tiles have been around for nearly a century or more. I don't think it's going anywhere anytime soon.

Dawn, you're 100% right. Subway tiles have been around for nearly a century or more, in subways, covered with graffiti and chewed gum! And in pink (and yellow!) bathrooms with black pencil tile trim.

But as in a kitchen backsplash I think they're a fad, or a trend, much like the Power Rangers or Furby's.

Them's are fightin' words charleee... *All hail the white subway tile* ;)) We shall see who has the last tile standing? I have had mine for 10 years while the Power Ranger and Furby have come and gone. To infinity and beyond......

Oh I never meant them as fighting words! It's just my opinion, that's all. Sorry!

Agree with Charleee on this one. There is no such thing as "timeless!" If trends did not change, design would become pretty boring. Choose a backsplash that you love and one that complements your counters, cabinets and flooring. Never forget the flooring.

English Painter, your kitchen is gorgeous. I get what your saying about mosaic glass tiles, though. I had them installed in my outdoor kitchen several years ago, and they are already feeling dated to me. We spent a lot on them, so it's not so easy for us to simply rip them out and replace.

I just do not understand why if there are literally thousands of stunningly beautiful tiles available why would someone choose a 3" X 6" white tile? And why a backsplash has become a required element?

why does anyone choose a white blouse?

Point to Margo!

I never choose a white blouse....always off-white....:)

To accessorize with colour and not to get caught with dusty rose, hunter green ect when the colour moves on. White is always a classic

I don't even own a white blouse! Or off-white for that matter! I'm r-e-t-i-r-e-d!

I only buy white blouses not cream! And I adore my 15 year old white subway tile!

I agree that when doing a full backsplash, the 4 inch stone trim piece has got to go! Also, try a non-porous product, rather than that very porous travertine--which will just catch grease and dirt. Besides which--travertine is pretty dated and dirty looking. As to the white vs cream--if your other material has warm undertones, then stark white will look too--well, stark! Go with white for cool undertones and cream or ivory with warm undertones.

Yes, a white blouse can make your teeth look yellow. Always wear a yellow blouse so your teeth will look white. It is true for subway tiles, too.

Check out my recent posts - I just did my backsplash and was looking at the same tiles as you for a different looking kitchen. Ultimately I realized that the more smaller, narrow, and busy tiles didn't work for a smaller kitchen because too busy. I think he tiles you have look good, and because your counter is streamlined you could put a little more detail but because kitchen is smaller, and the cabinets already a different color, I would make it too complicated. This is a crazy thought but what about a grey color with some variance, like those tiles that look like wood? With your grey floor it might be unique and unifying.

Or maybe a small line of mosaic to unify black grey and cherry? Here are some photos - the kitchens look different but you get the idea. I think grey glass with some texture would look good - reflective so makes kitchen look bigger, more texture so gives your darker kitchen a focal point

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