Second on a white subway!

YES for white! It is much easier to use color elsewhere, and where it can be changed whenever you want.

The whole wall would be nice. Go all around the window. That's not too much more and it will unify the whole space.

thanks all - any thoughts on this tile + color? Also, would you recommend a glass tile?

You could do that, but I think the advice for white is good.

I like the idea of glass tile - white subway tile is so overdone and cheap looking. I would definitely go all around the window and backsplash.

beautiful kitchen, white tile, I like leelees picture, no sidewall by ovens

I wouldn't go too dark on the backsplash, could make the area feel like a cave if there isn't sufficient lighting.

I like the idea of Carrara Marble Italian subway tiles. I would definitely go all around the window / entire wall.

Oh what a great opportunity! I will give you some ideas.

Your kitchen is great, but it needs a "wake-up" call! This is the perfect place for something really unique and beautiful to put the icing on the cake of your kitchen. Take a look at these examples. I think something a bit different and kind of outstanding is the way to go.

This is a Carrera marble "fish-scale" look. You could do the grout in a light grey. Of course, you would have to select colors that work with your cabinetry.

This tile would be gorgeous and interesting and fun. I would go all the way up wall too. There are some really interesting tiles like this out there too that would be really nice. Since you went all "safe" on countertop and cabinets, it may be time to bust out with something unique and interesting. These are timeless looks and not the same ole same ole, so just depends on what you want to do. Hope this inspires you to something new and interesting. BTW, the small thin glass type tiles are really out of style. But I hope you enjoy the rest of your project. This is your final phase. Have fun!

White herringbone would look great in your kitchen

Below are a few great ideas, from our designs, for a backsplash in your new kitchen.