Photos?

The backsplash on the bottom is what we were considering.

Closer pic.

I don't think that tile is a good choice, so many other options out there. You don't have to rush the backsplash. You really can add it any time later.

It looks fine with the cabinets, but I'm not convinced that it's playing well with the counters, which seem more gray (green?). Maybe it's a better match in person.

Another option is to stick with a solid color but bring in an interesting texture or pattern.

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There are solids that aren't Dreaded Subway -- hexes and tear shapes and many others.

Personally, I would like to wait until we can afford the marble. I feel like it looks more clean to have the materials match. My husband is not wanting me to wait, so trying to just please him. The picture definitely does not show the true colors as it is in person.

that's a tough counter because it really only has gray and black running through. I'd work with the cabinets with white …...you can get a shape if you don't want subway. Try a dark gray grout . I think a larger plain white subway with the grout showing would just let the counters be.....I don't see marble as clean/simple enough up against the gray and black. I do like the counter .