The chevron pattern will compete with the movement in the stone just like the current backsplash is. Go for the glossy brick pattern, and use a grout similar to the tile.

Plain basic subway so the countertop is the star

Plain white,n no chevron and don't do the side splash.

Not that tile for either. All the edges will be pronounced and you'll once again have a busy backsplash

I like the white subway, take some time and find the right stuff, as others have said the countertop is the star, backsplash supporting actor.

Thank you so much Angel 18432, I didn't really think of that. When I moved into the house, the sides had backsplash so we just followed their lead. After reading your comment, I see that the majority of people do not do the sides.

We think just a plain white subway tile would most likely be the best option.

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you might consider a sidesplash if its the corner where your mixer lives. i wish i had done that! i get cake batter on the side (painted) as easily as the back.... just a thought. and if the walls are a low contrast color to the tile you choose, it wont look in your face as much as your current choice does on the side.

So glad you're taking down the first one. Yay YOU! My vote would be subway tile. The sidesplash area looks odd to me. Is there any way at all you could subway tile that entire sidewall? i think i'd really like that.....

Nancy, you must be a newbie. This is a Feb 2018 question. Pls read date before posting comments.