I think the arabesque shape would be fantastic with the floor pattern, and way more interesting than hex or subway. Even if you went a solid light color with matching grout, the shape of it is so cool... and there are many variations of the shape. That'd be my vote.

steph, I think I forgot to list the Walker Zanger 6th avenue,Cocoon

http://www.walkerzanger.com/collections/products.php?view=mat&mat=&view_val=&coll=6th%20Avenue&piece=Mosaic&showprices=1

you can turn them either way:

Update! I ordered a bunch of samples from tilebar. Beth, thanks for introducing me to this company. I’m most excited to see the wind chill ceramic tile and the plain hex... here is a sample of a few I ordered.

Steph, we just did our backsplash with the Montauk Sky--I'll post a picture when I get home. Also, I've seen the Wind Chill on other threads and I love it too.

Mul

Love your choices and of course Beth does a fantastic job of finding such great choices. You are going to have one gorgeous kitchen when you are finished!

My phone doesn't take very good pictures--but it's a really light subtle blue/grey color and the texture of the tiles and the pearlescent finish is awesome!

Nice!! Can't wait to see the final reveal!

Beth, someday when I redo my kitchen, I'm going to you for backsplash help. You are really good with tile, and other things too. :)

Love the blue cabinets--seeing that, I'd lean more toward a white or something very light for the backsplash but I tend to be more cautious with that sort of thing.

thank you Mrs S Wants... I'll be here if you need help! (and if you're in so cal, I can do more!)

Steph, I love the floor w/your cabinets!

This might just be me; however, I would do a backsplash that compliments the shape in the floor. I find I like the hex, rounds, flower shapes like the floor creates. It's simply repeating the shape in the floor with the backsplash.

A subway typically repeats the rectangular repetition in the wood floor.

Just food for thought. Repetitions create good rhythm. Just like repeating colors

I think the lighter backsplash colors look nice. I'm wondering too, as I look through, what a tile would look like that blends with your cabinet color? Maybe something like the photo shared above with the pot filler? Keeping those elements the same, might make for a soft transition, still not competing with your floor. The light countertops and I imagine light wall paint would balance it out. Just a thought. You'll get a better feel once everything's in!

Those cabinets seem to really take on several different hues on the monitor!

Yay! I love it. Can't wait to see it all done. Gonna be gorgeous.

Oh, that's a stunner. Fabulous choice.

Love!!! What color grout are you thinking?

that is outstanding- and really it's the best of both worlds. an elongated hexagon. perfection. what is it called?

those will be perfect Steph! love them.

Love what you selected! I hope you'll share a pic once it's completed!

It's true that hexagon is slightly busier than a regular white subway tile but it looks so much better! I think the combination of your cabinets, floor, and backsplash is amazing. So well balanced and really beautiful!

it's a classy tile. However, I would pick grout that blends with outlined edge [gray]....don't add another outline....to outline an outline could backfire.

Following!!! LOVELY!

Any updates on your kitchen, Steph? I'd love to see how it turned out!

Beeeyotiful!

Really beautiful kitchen. I LOVE the floors and the dark cabs and the backsplash too! I love it all! Well done

wow steph. I love love it! can't wait to see it finished. the floor is amaze balls! love the cabs too. I hope you're doing some champagne bronze or gold somewhere. hell, even a matte black, polished nickel or brushed nickel would look great. how versatile.

Wow, it's looking so great! I bet you're thrilled!

Thanks for sharing progress!

You've reason to be thrilled. Gorgeous!

steph,,i'm jelly! and your tile guy is a keeper! don't lose him. I bet he's happy he's done.

Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures for before/after. You've made some really gorgeous choices and obviously some high quality work has gone into this space. It looks fantastic. Well done.

The link is not working : (

Link still not working for me :(

Madreperla....she's already done! she finished her kitchen backsplash a month ago. read the comments and quit trying to sell your tiles. this is the 9th post where you're posting these pictures without any care about reading what has been done, or what the person actually wants.