Hello we are in the process of doing some necessary updates to our home and are wanting to update the flooring and backslash from builder basic to something that is new but not necessarily modern, we prefer a look that will transition well and can be updated with soft furnishings and accent decor pieces. We are looking into wood look porcelain tile Emser Woodwork Portland or Marazzi American Estate, we are almost sold on that color and look of it. In my opinion a dark classic looking flooring (which will be throughout the main level) can be suited to any style. What I am interested in is what kind of backslash design will go with my flooring? WE are limited by a few things: our kitchen cabinetry can't be changed, neither can we change the counter tops. Below is the picture of our kitchen. Based on the colors we are working with I have chosen Avienda Waterville PSAVSA1215 for our accent strip and Tesoro Decorative Collection Glossy Slide tiles 4x12 in Sand color for the remainder of the back splash. what do you think? do you think 4x12 is too big and I should opt for a smaller tile? with the accent strip? The other option i liked was to have the wall covered in Quest Ivory Polished mosaic 2x2 tile and the use the Avienda Waterville PSAVSA1215 for the accent strip and then use either Emser Woodwork Portland or Marazzi American Heritage for tiles throughout the main level.

This is the Kitchen as it is now.

this is the Avienda Waterville PSAVSA1215 for the accent strip

Tesoro Decorative Collection Glossy Slide tiles 4x12 in Sand color for the remainder of the back splash

OR

Quest Ivory Polished mosaic 2x2 tile.

Please let me know your thoughts.