Can you show up a pic of the rest of the space? Just from looking at that I would extent the tile all the way up.

Post this in Kitchens & you will get a lot more input.

I agree with mark_rachel and would recommend taking it up and over the window. The visual appeal could be very striking and it would draw the eye up and around. What kind of/color backsplash were you considering?

Will the trim above the uppers on your window wall go to the ceiling? If not, I vote for mark_rachel's second suggestion. Take it to the same height as the hood.

PS Beautiful view out your window!

I am waiting for the stone to go in before deciding on the back splash. The stone is VERY bold, so I am thinking of a fairly plain tile with maybe an accent behind the cooktop. The view is why we bought the property. :-)

The trim on top of the cabinets will be very simple, the ceiling is vaulted all way around and it would have been weird to try and go to the ceiling.

I would have the counter extend into the windowsill like you say. Don't put a backsplash around the window. Have your backsplash end with the upper cabinet on the right and give the window wall trim some breathing room. It will look fine ending the backsplash at the right upper cabinet because the side walls next to the window look symmetrical.

mmilos, I really like that idea. The walls are symmetrical on either side of the window

Can't add much here, but your view is absolutely lovely!

"Don't put a backsplash around the window."

Paul, if you decide to go that route, be sure to let your fabricator know in advance so that they template accordingly. This will require a much more precise cut than most jobs because you won't have backsplash tile to cover any gaps at the wall. There's no guarantee, even with new construction, that your walls will be perfectly plumb.

We dealt with a similar issue for our hutch counter because the tile we'd selected for this areas was thinner than the majority of backsplash tiles. This wall was slightly bowed out (21 yr old home at the time) so it was a bit tricky but they did a great job. That might not have been the case if I hadn't known to tell the fabricator beforehand.

Because I need to see things visually...

#1, no tile around window, end tile at left edge of upper:

#2, tile even with bottom of uppers

#3, tile even with bottom of hood

#4, tile to ceiling

HTH!

Wow, thanks so much for doing that. Seeing it like that makes me really like option 2.

You're welcome!

Where is your sink going?

The sink is in the island so the person using it can see into the living area or out to the pool area