I’m no pro, but I recognize those price tags. And I’m assuming you may be going DIY. Since it’s a big box store a gem of info I learned recently is make sure whatever you pull, you pull it all from one lot number all in one batch. With a smidge over to account for whatever.

We have recently been looking at lot of houses for sale. In my area, white cabinets are a lot more popular than espresso cabinets. Both espresso cabinets and the mosaic backsplash were more popular about 10 years ago. People now seem to be concerned with backsplashes being too busy. If I were doing something for resale, I would do white cabinets and the blandest subway tile ever.

(Please note - we are not personally fans of white cabinets, but buyers seem all over them in my area.)

Agree with Jan on this one, don't tile the backsplash at all. Paint it so the next owner can select their own backsplash. Many buyers will skip over a house where they can't live with the new choices of cabinets and backsplash. They don't want to tear out a new backsplash either. As pointed out your selections have already seen their day. There is nothing wrong with a painted color on the splash rather than tile. OR continue the countertop as a full backsplash.

Look at this dramatic kitchen below with a painted backsplash and dark contemporary cabinets. One of the questions asked on the photo is about the backsplash, here is the answer from the pro that completed this kitchen:

"It is simply paint -- the Aura paint line, by Benjamin Moore.http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/paint-products/aura-waterborne-interior-paint?lang=en_US&role=H#advs=0&tab=2. And here's a Consumer Report discussion of it:http://www.consumersearch.com/interior-paint/benjamin-moore-aura. Its durable and scrubbable/washable."

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Espresso cabinets are already done and IMO were almost always cheap chinese stuff that would turn me off as a buyer right away.I do agree those backsplash choices are not what I would do a simple subway tile is a better choice or as mentioned paint and let the next owner choose a backsplash.

For resale keep it simple & neutral to appeal to the masses. I'm a real estate agent. 80 percent of the successful real estate flippers I know use white cabinets. It brightens up the room, makes a room appear bigger. It also allows more color options for countertop selections. Tile backsplash is not always necessary. Makes it easier for buyers to choose their backsplash of choice.

This formula is currently working. The past 4 white kitchens sold in days. Copy what works today. Good luck.

Agree that espresso cabinets are already dated, as are grey Pergo floors. In fact, the whole grey aesthetic. Better to choose white cabinets and natural wood floors.

I’m echoing the previous comments, no espresso. No long tubular pulls — also very taste specific, and difficult to change out if the holes aren’t standard. No speckled countertops.

Agree with the above. While I personally think espresso cabinets would be pretty, white will appeal to the most buyers. And please don’t do one color upper and one color lower cabinets (which you didn’t say but someone above suggested). While that may be a trend there are many people who would be turned off but it. Since you know you are selling I would go for the most basic, bright, pretty kitchen that appeals to the most people. As others said, let the buyer pick their own backsplash. A painted backsplash is fine. You could even give a backsplash allowance if you wanted. Pergo flooring would be a turnoff for many in my area too. Most of the houses that sell quickly for the most money here either have hardwood throughout or hardwood in the main living areas and tile in the kitchen, but that may be very market dependent. If you look at recently sold and under contract houses in your area you can get a fee if laminent is the norm or not.

For the counters you might want to think about using Corian Glacier White which you can also get at Home Depot.

The taupe is not the most appetizing color for a kitchen, I would go much lighter. I would do a light color in the whole house and the same color on the trim in a higher gloss.

You don't have to do a backsplash at all.

When you show the house do some simple kitchen staging to give some color with flowers or a plant, a basket of fruit, a dishtowel, a cutting board, those sorts of things, and the kitchen won't read too white or sterile at all.

Since it won't be your space, do not install a backsplash; let the new homeowner put their mark on the space. After all, they may hate glass!

Speaking as a buyer, I would tell my realtor to not even call me if the cabinets were not white. Also, the long tubular pulls are already dated, and the speckled counters are also something I would not buy. If you are installing quartz, try one that doesn't have the speckles. If you are doing white cabients, then you can change the color of the counters if you want. And I agree about the no-backsplash comments above. Paint the backsplash and give the buyers an allowance to choose what they want. You could leave several samples on the countertops so they could get a visual of a few of the possibilities.

These are just my opinions of course. If I were choosing materials, I'd definately have a realtor tell me exacly what to put in the kitchen and bathrooms. Whatever their buyers are currently ooing-and-aahing over is what I'd put in.

Agree with all the comments. I also would not be happy with Pergo. I would prefer a Luxury Vinyl Plank over a Pergo floor or real wood.

OP -- What did you choose and is your kitchen finished?