Perhaps simple white or cream or white subway tile:)

You can do contrasting grout if you want more going on - not too harsh a contrast, you don't want it to look busy:

Before you change the backsplash maybe first install under cabinet lighting. This will brighten up the existing backsplash quite a bit.

Gustaruygers- I already have the under cabinet lighting but despite that backsplash looks pale.

I wish i had a bigger budget to change the cabinets colors to white (also I am scared of staining it with turmeric and chill powder) but for now I guess I'll go with your suggestions of white/cream tiles.

Thanks for sending suggestions and pictures!

Area rug over shaggy carpet in living room?

Hi everyone! Here is a weird question- I have a shaggy carpet in family room. While I like my off white leather sofa.. I would really want a colored carpet to intensify the whole look.

( please ignore the current area carpet under the ottoman- it's a test by my husband)

Can I put a area rug over the shaggy carpet?

Yes, your backsplash doesn't go with anything in your kitchen. I would choose subway-shape tiles which match one of the light colors in your granite.
Runner rugs in one of the darker colors in the granite would be comfortable to stand on and would give some contrast to the floor area. I always have rugs in the kitchen.