Are you going to remove the short granite splash? If not, just paint. Just a personal preference of mine.

I would run the baclsplash as shown below - run it under the window frame but end a little short. Finish the end of the backsplash with molding to match.

Since you can’t remove the integrated back piece of the countertop, a backsplash on top will look kind of goofy. Now, if you were to get new countertops without that back piece, you could take the tile all the way to the door—and beyond—and then down to the floor. (In essence, you’d be creating a tile wainscot.) Whatever you do, you don’t want a stripe in the middle of the wall, nor do you want to stop short of the end of the countertop as illustrated above.

You could always tile all of the walls completely. But, again, only with a different countertop, which should be rather inexpensive since you don’t need much. In fact, you might be able to get away with using remnants of someone else’s project—at a substantial savings. Heck, you might even get the fabricator to comp you an undermount sink! In any event, good luck to you!

Spend the money where it will MEAN something. Get rid of the glaring white range. Yes, I repeat myself ..........

I agree to not tile. You already have a backsplash. Since the window and counter don't line up, it will look awkward.

Really, it is nice how it is.

Spend the money where it will MEAN something. Get rid of the glaring white range. Yes, I repeat myself ..........

Changing the color of the range won’t make any meaningful change in the kitchen other than it’ll just be a different color. It won’t have any impact on how the kitchen performs and there still won’t be a backsplash, which is what this dilemma is all about!

ANYWAY, back to your kitchen, Natalie. What is your motivation for adding a backsplash? Is there a certain look you’re trying to achieve or is it an ease of cleaning you’re after—or perhaps a little bit of both? Is this a primary kitchen or a basement kitchenette? Do you have other items in the kitchen that you’re planning on changing also? Do you have plans to sell anytime soon? Do you have a budget in mind?

You don't need to add a backsplash with your countertops as they are now. I would get a new stainless stove and change your paint color....to something brighter and more cheerful...let's move away from tans and greys....it will make a huge difference. Better lighting may also help.

If you want a backsplash then #5 is the best option....New window centered over sink.

If you paint the room a white that looks good with the window trim and the white stove the contrast will be nil between the window wall and counter top; then you could go with a black grey white farmhouse look in the kitchen and put many or long art work, salvage piece on wall between the door and the counter/sink area....disguise the area so it looks more blended.

Okay, leave a white range, when you have a stainless fridge and a stainless sink, and worry about a BACKSPLASH the will be meaningless as all you can see is a glaring white range in dark cabinetry and stainless. Okay, whatever. : ) and wrong. Money thrown away on the wrong thing. jmho

I don’t have a tile backsplash either. I do have the four inch matching backsplash. Paint is fine.

I firmly believe backsplash is an invention of the tile sellers lobby. Not necessary.

I'm not a pro--at all-- but I agree with those who said no to tile. It just doesn't look right with the lip on the backsplash. I never had tile on a backsplash until my last house, because I had the formica lip. I would honestly save my money for other things.

You have a backsplash leave it and move on the tile will never look right anyway.

Why do you want another layer of backsplash?

Forget backsplash. I vote for new wider window centred over sink! New stainless stove would be wonderful too!

I agree...spend the money where it will count. Forget the backsplash. The 4" backsplash is enough.....more is not better. A stainless steel stove would be a HUGE improvement....and if you could pipe it for gas....a JOY to use! and convection oven.....think about this....