white subway tile. you and everyone else. you know, they have zillions of really pretty tile out there, you don't have to pick the one thing that EVERYONE else is using. just sayin'

as for the lights. two or three,,,should be separate.

Look here on Houzz under shopping, lighting, Island pendants

I have at least 300 more,,,let me know what you like.

subway tile....is getting a little trite.....please do something else! or mix the subway tiles with something creative!

I'm leaning towards two larger pendants maybe like this but I'm worried this style may be a trend.

I like the idea of a backsplash with a bit of neutral colour.

Hello. You have very beautiful kitchen. I think, such backsplash has to approach your kitchen