Is that stone coming off or going on? What do you think of this back splash it ties all the colors together:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_354404-93840-20-625_0__?productId=3477537&Ntt=back+splash&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dback%2Bsplash&facetInfo=

If the stone is staying, and from the 3 choices shown, I would choose the far right/beige-like glass tile...What does your floor look like?

If the stone stays then continue stone around as backsplash..it is the only option...and it will look good.

I think I recall this kitchen from a prior dilemma and the stone is new? I am just hoping it will continue into that blank spot.
I like the tile in this discussion for you in less of a true white and more of a light tone from the stone (potentially with a more crackled or fired/handmade look). From what I can see the glass mosaics may be busy with the stone. I like the elongated subway of this backsplash.
http://houzz.com/discussions/502046

The stone is staying, I didn't really like any of the three samples I ordered so I'm looking for better suggestions. The floor is a dark wood with maybe a little bit of reddish tint to it

If you don't want the stone as backsplash don't introduce another texture, have the granite supplier cut a piece of your existing counter material to fit in as backsplash

What about stainless or that Formica that has stainless look. You need something light and getting a true match with the cabinets could tricky. The slickness of stainless would be easy to clean and not compete with the stone or countertops.

I love subway tiles!!! They are populAr and work for a modern kitchen very well

Does anybody have any color ideas for me?

You have so much going on why not a simple bead board, classy but simple.

Did you rip the stone out from under the cabinet? I am just trying to understand why it seems to have a gap in it.

I think Sam has a good idea.

It's just not finished yet. We wanted to wait till we got the countertop till we finished the rock there.

We would prob have to turn it to run horizontal but think this is to much going on? I can't seem to find a good plain colored one to go. Nothing matches our cabinets and if its close like the light color in the rock it looks like I tried matching and failed.

I agree Sheila...too much going on....something very simple...like subway tile maybe?

So this maybe?

I think that would look a lot better than the glass one. It also looks like a matte finish/more like your stone.

A lot going on and it feels darker in the room so pull in your reflective stones in silver or stainless along with lime stone in Washed bisk off white to soften your combination a place to have your eyes rest

I think you want the stone as a feature wall- so something very simple and solid so it doesn't distract would be better- can you color match your counters or get the same material to do the back splash in?

I do like that subway tile you just posted too! But would like to see it next to stone-

I think this is just a matter of personal preference, but I'd like a ceramic subway tile so your backsplash has a little bit of shine and you don't have two different types of stones going on. Then your stone wall is the star, but the backsplash is still a little different.
Kind of like this kitchen but instead of stone they have brick

Try a faux copper backsplash, it would compliment the stone and cabinets!


http://www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/categories/Faux-Tin/Faux-Tin-Backsplash-Rolls/

This looks good...judyg found it..By Oakley Home Builders

Six inch Terra cotta tiles would bridge the gap between the concrete and the stone. Match the counter with a smoke finish.

This work??

How about stainless tiles turned on the diagonal so they are diamond pattern? You do have a lot going on in there so I wouldn't add another rectangle. Maybe a remnant from a granite distributor, maybe black or grey in high gloss?

@Sheila...IMO a very plain subway tile would look good..in a cream color/lightest color pulled from your stone. Does the stone you just posted have color in it? It looks like it on my screen.

The answer to your last photo is here. https://www.houzz.com/discussions/backsplash-work-with-rock-wall-dsvw-vd~531793
Subway tile is too shiny for this counter and stone.

IMO the backsplash should not add texture, grout lines, etc. Simplify the backsplash color to blend with counter or cabinets color in a solid. Tile could add yet another pattern on top of the stone, What material is your countertop?

No I don't like that tile now that I see it next to the rock wall- I think carrying the counter material up is the best solution if possible.

Try a terra cotta subway tile-

I remember this kitchen. I like the picture Sam posted with the brick wall and subway tile. I also liked the idea of beadboard painted the wall color. I thought the darkest tile in the third picture of this original post had some hope of working too, but you'd really have to check that out at all times of day to make sure the tone worked with the stone wall and countertop in both natural and artificial light.

Oh, and of course continuing the stone wall as a backsplash or using the countertop material as a backsplash both work.

You have it in the next to last option you posted above. Looks like the color of your cabinets, will let the stone wall be the star and yet it will be easy to clean.

I agree with letting the stone wall be the "star" and to not put in a backsplash that is busy or competitive with the stone wall.

Keeping with the more natural look of the room, a "clay" tile would be more harmonious.

I agree with Barbara. You have a lot going on with the stone wall...either continue it in backsplash or continue with a solid backsplash the same as your countertop. No more grout lines...too busy.