I would love to see the whole wall covered with the backsplash. What are you using?

I haven't selected the backsplash yet. Giallo Fiorito granite countertop is being installed today. The floor will be wood. Open to suggestions!

Here's some tile to the ceiling:

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That seems most common, because hoods and tile are very popular right now. :) Here are some shorter/more limited solutions:

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The main problem with going around the windows in your circumstance is, where would you stop?

also, if you then wish to change it out, it is a much bigger job.

I personally love the tiles that form pics (darn brain does not remember it)

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I also love some of the more unusual choices and they can be very reasonable.

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Thanks Natalie...I just ordered samples. I want to go simple so that the granite and stove/hood are the standouts....so like this idea!!!

Yes, I agree. Tile all the way up. It will raise the ceilings even higher and will make your kitchen look larger. The only suggestion I have is, consider a smaller mosaic as an option for the backsplash. It will be a pain cutting tiny pieces to fit around the window if you are using a large individual piece backsplash.

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I think the bianco will be perfect!

nancyho - All above are great ideas. Backsplashes can be expensive so you want to be sure you make the right call. We can let you see what YOUR choices will look like in YOUR kitchen before you decide!

Example..

Before

After?

Good luck!

The granite was put in today.

Looks Great! Make sure to post photos once the samples arrive. Have fun... :))

Nancy---could you upload a photo of the ceiling slope and wall? Thanks.

Never mind-, we crossed posts. Ok, that does not look right.

It looks quite high on the left. Honestly, I would have him redo it. That is your focal wall. Right now the room is still in progress---once finished that dip is going to become very prevaliant. Have you taken a level to it? Sorry, but I think it should be corrected. :))

I used to have cabinets there partway up to the ceiling. So I'm guessing that they hid this problem. he's going to discuss with his plasterer. U r right. I shouldn't just settle.....

I've decided that a matte finish for tile is better given the windows and reflections and have one more option to share. It's a darker taupe color that will pull that color from the granite. My floors are to be heart pine. Hardware and faucet will be oil rubbed bronze. Do you think this darker color will work or is it too dark?

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Are those the samples you ordered?They look so different than the two I posted. ORB looks good. Is there a chance you could take a photo of all the tiles up against the wall?

The dove looks darker in the photo than to my eye. It is,I think, too close to the cabinet color.

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Nancy, could you take a photo of the dove tile exactly like this photo? Thanks.

Also, the long one on the far right, is that the dove? Photo of it too please...

The long one on the far right is porcelain...the first I'd posted.

Hi Nancy, I would stay away from the dove as it is too close to the cabinet colour. I agree with Natalie that they should redo the ceiling. It is way off... here is a pic of my kitchen with the tile to the ceiling. If they cannot fix the ceiling, perhaps they can take the box on that wall and do a 45 degree angle straight to the top. At least that way, you don't have the box with the very apparent wrong slope. Good luck with everything, Susan oops! sorry I thought I had a pic showing more of the kitchen where the tile goes to the ceiling.

Nancy, I like both of those and the darkest tile. It's difficult to see this time of day---but if you could post more in better light tomorrow and if at all possible-your floor too-that would be super.

Thanks Natalie. I will post in better light tomorrow. In the meantime here is my floor sample.

Here is another perspective that shows the floor sample and tile near the sink. The reclaimed heart pine is not yet installed.

Hi Nancy---

Could you post photos of the gray/taupe tiles? It doesn't have to be a close-up. Thanks.

Here are a few photos of the grey/taupe tile

These two tiles---not the dark ones.

Thanks Natalie. I was leaning towards the dark one. In some light the dove is too close to the Cabinet color. If I could find something in between the two I think I'd be really happy.

Decided to go in a new direction after another sleepless night. Durango Waterfall. Love it!!

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Excellent!

Looks pretty good Nancy! As long as it's not reading gold/yellow you're good. Check it with your floor too. :))

Go all the way to the ceiling with the backsplash behind the range. Something vertical would add interest and be striking. Very nice color scheme.

Thanks all for weighing in. With my wood floor and granite/cabinets, this final tile selection works great! Will post pics once done. Won't b tiling up to the ceiling but will pick a paint color that works well.

Looking forward to seeing photos... Good Luck!

Here is the nearly final kitchen. I am awaiting replacement backsplash tile which may or may not be installed up to the ceiling. With the challenges I'd had with the tile installation I may wait to do that final step.