Very pretty and a refreshing change of pace!

Maybe consider some middle ground as the dark granite shows every finger print once installed. And the dark color just gobbles up light in the room.

My opinion - if designers think all the colors work together- and you like it -go for it!
Counter top is beautiful! As well as your backsplash! ( but I am not a designer) . Even if it’s trendy or overused - I have had darker counters and cabinets and find my white and bright refreshing!
Like the details you are adding for backsplash!

Why do you want a cream colored backsplash with that combination? Have you tried a white backsplash?

The cabinetry is Swiss Coffee and the tile is not too creamy but more off white.

I’m curious- what is your flooring (it looks like the floors are covered in your photo)?

We are using leathered Azul Aran granite in our kitchen renovation. Fingerprints will not show on leathered dark granite.

We haven’t installed the flooring yet but are looking at Garrison Chestnut

It’s very pretty, and would look great with your other choices! It’s good that you have samples, including a large sample of the granite, to look at in your kitchen at different times of the day. Don’t rush your decision and make sure you are comfortable with your choices.

Always wait on your backsplash choices until everything is installed, including flooring. I know it appears to look great w/all your sample pieces, but things have a way of changing once it's installed.

(are you sure that isn't Uba Tuba? it's an older granite choice that has lost favor over the years)

I think the Taj is a better selection from what I can see.

I'd also think again about doing all of the accent tile and liners. But again, wait until the countertop is in.

We had a real dilemma with having to do things backwards, when a previously installed counter was demolished , due to water damaged cabinetry and flooring in December, but the custom ordered backsplash was not installed yet. So, we basically had to work around our tile, which was the Sonoma creamy crackle. We chose the color of the cabinets to coordinate with the tile and found the hardwood that we really liked.
I am not working with a designer, So I am trying to pull everything together by selecting the new countertop.
I’m still looking at other options in color, like Enchanted Forest

Beth, you’re right about the name! I couldn’t figure out to correct the typo!
I appreciate your input very much

ekbush, slabs vary greatly. Never choose a countertop without first viewing the entire slab. I can't tell you how many people write to this forum over how disappointed they are w/their choice because they chose from a tiny sample.

that Forest one looks to be on the cooler end, which is fine, but not w/your latte colored tile. you can't change colors w/Sonoma? If you could lose that latte color, the Forest choice would work just fine.

if not,

what about quartz that works w/your tile?

this granite is Giallo Ornamental. one of the older granites, but the coloring works w/your tile

I came across this quartzite at my tile store. it's CieloBlue (polished) and would also compliment your tile

Just my two cents of living with dark granite for 6+ years - it sucks the life out of your kitchen if it’s in any way limited in lighting (natural or other). It shows smudges and streaks, yet hides spots of dried on crap. I used to have a medium, kind of boring beige Golden Leaf granite- but it was an excellent blend of hiding crumbs yet still being able to see to clean. My black is terribly ugly and dated - Butterfly Verde. Ackkkk. If you love yours, go for it!

After researching about the dark ubatuba granite, I’m rethinking...
Here is a Victoria Falls quartzite shown with our tile and floor samples, which we like very much and is similar to the Taj Mahal.

I recently installed Victoria Falls quartzite honed to a satin finish. I love it! Polished was too glitzy for my house, but it may great in yours. Honed to matte finish stained and showed every fingerprint. The satin finish is subdued and very forgiving... no stains, no etching, and easy to clean. I have white cabinets and oak floors that match the rest of the house. I can add a photo of my kitchen if you think it would help with your decision. Best wishes!

dgsts would love to see your photo!

My kitchen isn't finished and these are not the best photos. I am having difficulty choosing a backsplash, but that is due to my typical inability to make a decision. I am also not thrilled with the wall color. I may repaint when the backsplash is in. Let me know if you want other photos. I will do my best to help.

The original kitchen had white painted cabinets with "grandma's" yellow and maroon tile. It was painful to let go of that bit of history,

dsgts,,Your kitchen looks very nice.love the cabinets, but am curious as to why you didn't do one more upper to the left of the range. that open spot there looks off a bit.

Beth, I agonized over that aspect. It was a choice between balancing the cabinets above the range and crowding the space next to the doorway. We planned for adding open shelves left of the range for more balance if needed. It is a smallish kitchen (11' x 13') and I am more comfortable with some open space.

I have relied upon many of your comments and references in my remodel and am very grateful for your contributions. At this point, all I can ask is that you trust that it feels better for me to have the open space. I believe it will be vastly improved when I find appropriate art work for that area. IMO, the kitchen is lacking in color (i.e., looks a little like yesterday's leftover oatmeal).

i think some shelves or artwork would be fine in the spot.

How would handle the tile layout? I'd still take it to the end of the countertop. but, you'll need a shelf that's even w/the bottom of the upper cabs or else your tiling is going to be difficult (unless you decide to do that entire wall up to the ceiling!)

this pic shows a similar issue. you could do yours just like this:

or, you could do the tile like they've done here. see how it juts downward to the left of the hood?

which direction were you leaning for tile? Do you like a gray elongated picket?

I love the wood under window.

I agree. The walnut slab under the window is one of my favorite pieces of the kitchen. Urban Lumber in Pacheco fabricated this for me. He was not only competent, but one of the most charming individuals I encountered in my remodel.

I am completely stymied over the backsplash. White subway tiles seem most appropriate, but the color of cabinets changes drastically throughout the day. They appear cream or grey hourly - rarely matching the tile. I would love to know the perfect selection. Matching whites is a nightmare. I may go with a grey that works with the countertops, but it is one of my least favorite colors. Suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Since this is not my post, I hope your reply will benefit the original poster or please suggest that I open a new inquiry,

ds, why don't you post a few pics in a new post of your own and we can all chime in w/some selections for you.

Thanks! I will.