Sorry, I prefer a the less busy look of a nonframed BS behind the range.

I prefer the simpler ones above without a framed area to. But if there is one I do like the same tile in a herringbone best rather than the smaller tiles. It also seems kind of crazy to put extra grout behind the stove to me with the tiny tiles!

Both look great. I slightly prefer the herringbone. I definitely think a framed area over the range is nicer than without.

I'd also skip the framed area. i think it distracts from the classy look of the already variegated marble.

I am sorry, but I thought the framed look was popular 5-10 years ago, and has lost popularity because (a) people want a less-busy look behind the range, and (b) extra nooks and crannies of framed look mean more grout to clean when things splatter behind the range.

If you want to highlight the backsplash behind the range, perhaps consider using your countertop material as a slab for just behind the range (solves the cleaning-grout issue), or a stainless steel backsplash for behind the range. You can buy the stainless steel backsplash in a pattern like quilted if you want some pattern interest there. Easy to clean too.

Some options are created by how much color is in the individual tiles and what size they are. You can see some of that in the pics above. Seal the grout or better use epoxy grout.

What size range & hood? What kind of marble? Can you post pics of the range area?

Interesting about no framed area above range, I assumed it was expected but it could be a nice cleaner look. Range and hood are 48 inches. Here's a picture:

Great cabs! I would not add any more detail (e.g., framed backsplash) that would detract from them.

I like the tile in the third pic, but I would do the whole splash that way, not an inset.

Glad to see i'm not alone - with so many others agreeing that the framed look is distracting and not attractive. I've never liked this look and surprised to see people are still doing it so frequently. I think it is one of those trends that people are going to regret in hindsight.

If you must do it, do as simple as possible. Use the same tile as the main backsplash, and do as minimal a border as possible. I don't like the excessive frame in a couple of the pics above, and i really don't like the contrasted tile in the last pic above. The first couple pics are okay looking, but not nearly as striking as a simple backsplash without the inset.

Were you planning to do it only because you thought it was expected, or because you really like the look? IMO, they are definitely not expected, and I agree with the others that say it looks it might be a passing trend. I view like travertine tile backsplashes... I loved the look when I first saw it and would've done it back then, but I wouldn't do it now.

But, my tastes seem to change often. I thought I really wanted a skinny mosaic tile backsplash when I first started looking earlier this year... and now I can't imagine having it.