I would suggest finishing the window and door trim first. See how that looks when complete. I suspect the wall color (although nice) is adding confusion because it doesn't effortlessly flow with white elements among the otherwise earthy palette. I could see white walls/white trim/white splash, colorful runner rug as an easy solution.

Great kitchen!

Can you post pics taken during the day, so we can get a better sense of the colors/finishes? The photos above are very dark, and I suspect they're not accurately representing the space.

Agree on painting the window and door trim first. While the wall color is beautiful, I think it's a little too dark, especially with the darker countertops. A warmer white with a simple white subway tile (which fits the farmhouse style) would help.

Unfortunately, that wall color is way too dark in a kitchen with a wooden ceiling, wooden floor, and dark countertops. However, if you're wedded to the color, here's a similar kitchen and wall color to help you figure out backsplash. This one has dark gray tile. The difference, though, is open shelving, which lightens the sink area somewhat. Do note that all trim is wood.

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Similar kitchen (though no wooden ceiling) with different wall colors:

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Consider repainting the walls, either in the palest buttercream to pick up the gold from the countertop or the palest gray on the paint deck from which you chose the current paint. Then come back for advice about backsplash. Also, as you can see, keeping all the wood stained the same color is so harmonious. I really like your kitchen a lot, though I prefer a lighter kitchen. You can go both ways.

I used a cream tile with my wood cabinets. I was initially going to go with white, but realized it was too stark against my particular wood tone. This is not my kitchen, but similar color - and here with a dark countertop:

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Another one:

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I do have white trim in my wood kitchen. The cream and white work fine together.

I really like the gray on your walls. I think it highlights the wood.

What if you get the white tiles you like and get a white paint to match? I don't think you'll be able to tell it is not the same as other rooms.

We agree that the color on the walls is too dark, especially with the pictures taken during the day. We think white or cream subway tiles might be wonderful depending on what color the trim is on the windows and doors. If you think it might clash once the windows and doors are painted, why not try going for the lightest grey tile and and seeing if you will like that? It will give you a little bit of grey but won't be too dark.

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your kitchen is beautiful, rustic/ craftsmen style, just lovely.

i would paint over the "sharkskin gray" with an dark earthy green and pull that beautiful view inside. then paint trim a warm white or stain it the color of your cabs.

i just don't think that gray is doing the cabs/floor any favors. those floors are gorgeous. your room is reading warm & earthy. i would stay with that palette.

Benjamin Moore colors suggestions:

sterling forest #518 Trailing Vines #1505 Mountain Moss #2141-30

Mediterranean Olive # 2141-10

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SW: Secret Garden#6181 Olive Grove #7734

if u keep the wall color, paint trim a warm white and go with the lightest shade of gray b/s. try Fireclay tile. i would do a rustic tile, nothing "perfect".