I like it and wouldn't mess with it.

Leave it! The backsplash brings the cabinets and counters together.

another vote for leaving it. You'll get used to the contrast and it won't bother you. It's just that it's new.

Looks great!

Looks fine. Just leave it.

Nope, it looks great. Patterns compete when they are the same size. Your door panels are a much larger size, and the countertops are small, or uniform enough that they do compete with the backsplash. Very pretty!!

Is the row below the hood laid wrong?

It looks like all tile are at 1/3 offset, except for the row below the hood?

Chispa. They are all correct, even the very thin cuts where the tile meets the bottom of the hood. I have a great tile setter. Thanks for checking.

Looks great! I like the contrast too!

It is just fine .

Thanks everybody! I am getting used to it as Lisa mentioned. Also thanks ShadyWillowFarm for a more detailed comment. I'm guessing you mean the countertop does NOT compete with the backsplash. It seems to be a consensus and will certainly make my life easier!

Like it

Everyone agrees which rarely happens, you nailed it. Very nice.

It looks fantastic. Don't change a thing! Well done.

looks great!

I love it as-is!

I love it as it stands and think that you need the definition since the floor and counter have so little. Great job!

Looks awesome and it will soften quickly. Have you thought of going to the ceiling behind your vent?

Very nice tile job, and the grout is perfect with the tile color! Enjoy your new kitchen.

Looks really good now relax :)

It looks awesome, don"t change the grout! AWESOME JOB!! LOVE IT!

i think the grout looks great, but the way some tiles are offset at 1/3 and the others are centered looks strange to me

Your current grout looks great, as does the rest of your lovely kitchen.

I see what chispa is talking about. That would bug me, a lot. There are two rows where the offset is not consistent with the others. The first one is just above the bottoms of the upper cabinets (above the range), and the second one is the top row of full tiles below the hood.

If you don't know what we're talking about, then never mind and enjoy your kitchen! (Some people are more OCD about layout/spacing than others, and I am far to the OCD end of the spectrum. Regardless of what we notice, your backsplash is gorgeous.)

Live as is as it looks good. I do think you need to address the tile meeting the counter. Needs some caulk. Also look at the corner in which the two sides meet. It is missing the grout.

It’s beautiful! Leave it be. Enjoy your wonderful space. Best wishes.

The view further back really helps - keep the lighter grout. It works better with the floor than if the grout matched the backsplash tile. It gives the backsplash life.

Agreed, it looks great! You’ve probably been staring at it too long and doubting your decision. We tend to do that when something’s our own because we’ve invested time, energy and money into it. Step back, soak it in and enjoy :)

bikertoni. Yes, the sealing and caulking will happen in a few days. Corners get caulk. Thanks

salex and sunshine_31, I saw what you are saying just before I read this, but let's just call them bigger steps. Thanks

It looks wonderful. Don’t change a thing!

Renata, you are right about that!