now you're going to try and match the white cabs, the white countertop (both different shades of white ) with another shade of white tile? You might not be happy w/those choices either. white glass tile usually has tones of blue or green that occurs naturally in the glass itself. what tile is it?

I kind of like the tile that's up there. the very pale blue tone is a nice accent between the white. can we see a bigger pic w/most of the kitchen, showing the splash?

I'll get a better one when I get home.

Including a wall color, you will have 7 different tones in the room. Too many...

you could replace the knobs and pulls with brushed stainless; that would tie in the backsplash, and the stainless appliances.

I would repaint the cabinets the gray of the veining in the granite.

I like the far right subway tile. Maybe a light gray grout?

I like your backsplash, what about painting the wall the same color as either the cabinets or the backsplash

The knobs are going to be replaced. I was going to do polished nickel like the faucet.

I Like the color !!!

I like it, too, by the way! :)

I think the backsplash is nice. I'd change the knobs.

What about a grey subway, to match the island and the veining in the countertop? Of the three you show, I would choose the first.

I think the glass tile looks great. And your cabinets look beautiful. Maybe you should live with for a little while...If your still not happy then make the change.

beautiful kitchen. I like the tile and think it plays well w/the SS stove. brings in the same gray/blue tones. I also think it looks good w/the dark wood on the lowers.

I think what would really help is if you painted the walls in the kitchen more of a blue toned gray instead of the brown tone gray you currently have.

Try a sample of a bluer gray paint and your nickel hardware and I bet that brings everything together. Give it a chance before you rip it out. we would tell you if it was horrible ;)

BM Sweet Innocence.

Any of these shades on the wall will bring in your backsplash.

I would use glass tiles but create a bigger contrast with a taupe color

i think the tile is a happy accident, and i'd run with it. it has some real personality.

Love the tile. Looks great with the stainless. I like the prior ideas of changing knobs to match hardware and changing wall color to a blue/grey tone. Good luck!!!

I would leave the tile and paint the walls Aleutian from SW (at Lowes). (It is a gorgeous blue that I found by accident trying to cover an unfortunate shade of gray without bothering to prime.). But I love blues!!:)

I agree with Beth and others. What you currently have looks good. I like the paint color Beth suggested. Paint up some sample boards and take more pics

The glass tiles have a look that is also seen from behind, the adhesion material will also be highlighted through them. I noticed you have a cool looking counter top!

Ken

I'm crazy about your quartz countertops. I've been going through the same thing with our quartz countertops. I've been LIVING on HOUZZ & PINTEREST for almost a year now, and I've learned that diversity is the key in your kitchen. Like, for example, it's OK to combine polished nickel & polished chrome,
i.e. A polished chrome faucet and polished nickel cab knobs are perfectly OK. Your backsplash is actually PERFECT in my opinion. The grout should be DeLorean Gray, your cabinet knobs should be 3" polished chrome pulls, and you migh consider a polished chrome/nickel hanging Pendant light or 3 light island type Pendant. Send pics & hang on there!

I agree with some other posters that you can make the tile work(wall color, cabinet hardware change for example) and you won't then end up with a boring kitchen.

All great ideas. Thank you! Will be swapping out hardware and painting, adding new lighting as well. Will post more pics when I'm done!

We have stark white upper and lower cabinets, a gray based granite with gold, silver, and purple veining, acacia wood flooring, and gray glass subway tiles, that look...green. Sigh. Even with being "uncluttered" counter people, there is enough on the counters to draw attention away from the tile. And accessories have gold, silver, purple and green, to bring it all together. It works. DH loves it. So I'll live with it.

What about extending your quartz countertops all the way up instead of subway tile?

That's what I wanted to do originally. The cost is pretty hefty. If all else fails and I'm still not in love that is the plan.

I would personally go with bricks but if you have to choose white, I would go with the center one as that works the best!

I'm going to dissent from the majority of opinions here and say I don't think the tile is working at all. But, I wonder if it is an error on part of the tile installers. Did they use gray cement or white to adhere the tile to the wall? For this type of glass tile, they should have used white. If they used gray, that is what is causing the discoloration.

Edit: Warm gray glass tiles, like the ones katiatheriault posted earlier in the thread would look amazing in your kitchen.

I would love to know what you went with for the finished kitchen! Please post pics!

My designer suggested white matte subway tile. I had a similar counter installed and also have white cabinets. You don't want your backsplash to compete with your gorgeous countertops!

I'll post another pic with the cabinet lighting on later today so you can really see how it looks.

Nicely done! I think your simple change of the hardware and light fixture allows each element to blend - beautiful light fixture!

i like your backsplash. Can you post where you purchased your backsplash from? does it have a slight gray undertone? Thank you

Kristie, it looks great!

pretty kitchen. I love the countertop :)

Where did you get your gorgeous chandelier from?

Ignore the folks that tell you to paint your brand new cabinets!

Chandelier came from Arhaus

Our backsplash came from our local tile center. It's white glass subway tile.

If you are still looking I would suggest our milk glass tile or our white linear glass tile. Please let me know what you think, and if you need any further assistance.

Gorgeous! That chandelier is to die for!

..love the outcome here

How are you liking the Calacutta Natura? After much deliberation, this is my first choice.

Glad to hear you are happy now with backsplash. I am having a I hate my backsplash moment. Also picked white glass - I honestly thought i was told the color would stay as is bc of white backing and proper installation.
I have a similar counter -Brittanica.

Love your kitchen!

I think keeping the bluish, grayish glass tiles is a good choice.
Different type of white would overwhelm the kitchen, making it very exhausting place to be.
I like your final choice.

I lI’ve how your kitchen turned out. I am having the same issue. I had a light blue glass tile installed and am not living it. It has not been grouted yet and I am hoping that will help. What color/brand grout did you use? I love how it looks. TIA!