I agree. I think the linear accent will take away from the lantern tile.

That narrow glass mosaic is already dated. Do the arabesque tile alone.

They are not two styles that go together; which do you like more? If the Lanten pattern, then no border; if the border, then use a traditional sized subway tile.

Definitely don’t use the horizontal tile.

No to the accent tile.

I like lantern pattern on it's own.

If you want to add a little accent .......instead of the border tile.........I would try a colored grout (instead of white) to add a little more detail to the backsplash...it can be subtle or dramatic depending the color....

Matching the grout to the darker color in the countertop would be a unifying element

No accent tile.

Neither tile.

Neither but I would need to see the whole kitchen to really make a comment.

No accent tile and darker grout is too much going on...too busy. Pale grey grout is ok.

(what it looks like before grouting)

Patricia has a good point.....seeing the whole area may change the advice completely...

here is the rest of the kitchen, not finished

I'm wondering if you want something that blends the cream tone of your cabinets with the whiter tone of your counters...Beth to the rescue :)

no blue mosaic

The pic shows a relatively small area will be backsplash...in this case a more dramatic contrast in the grout could be a good thing......adding a little drama without defining or confining future decor color choices...giving the kitchen a little kick that is not overpowering to the more monochromatic feel....

One conflict that is hard to see in the pic.....is the variation in cabinet and counter color .......and if the white in the tile is also different...this may be a discordant combination...however this is an on site judgement....

If you stay with the white tiles another grout color option may be to match the cabinet color....which appears to be gray?.....

Grout color was a big decision for me with this tile and I ended up using white which I have never tired of. It's more subtle but the design is still visible and not as busy as it would be with a colored grout.

Would you mind posting a few more pictures? I'm considering a similar tile with white grout and am concerned about it getting too busy in my situation. I just love the tiles.

I will post photos later but this tile is not busy at all with white grout. It's very subtle. I think using a colored grout would make it look like wallpaper and become way too busy.

Thank you---I think I'm getting closer to a decision.

The design becomes more pronounced with different lighting throughout the day but generally it's very subtle.

I really like it! Thank you for posting again.