Hi Mallory, it sounds as though you really know what you want! That is so helpful. You don’t need a different bs for behind the range. I hear you want one, but this kind of decoration isn’t really in keeping with an industrial space.

Tile options. That said, if you want to do it anyway, and you want to do it with tile, consider using the same tile and grout in a different layout, like a herringbone inset. Or use black tile over the range. I’d use a shaped tile with white grout and a little trim to frame it out.

Other possibilities. Of course, if you really want that industrial flare, a sheet of stainless steel behind the range would be a more consistent choice than a tile design, as would be a beefy 6” counter material bs with tile behind the range only. Do you have inspiration images for the whole space? Which “industrial“ home kitchens do you like?

@eam44 thank you so much for your help! I agree that perhaps doing a different tile may not be what matches the space best. When I see your attached photos, I am second guessing if my style is in fact industrial. Perhaps it’s a bit more vintage farmhouse with a splash of industrial.

That said, what do you think about doing a herringbone brick veneer, painted white?

Well vintage farmhouse fits your pot filler style better! I was going to ask about that. Instead of painted brick veneer, I think glazed thin brick is a gorgeous material and I absolutely love it in the herringbone layout, but you will have herringbone floors, and you don’t want to overuse such a strong visual texture. This is Fireclay Tile glazed thin brick in White Mountains, a matte glaze with noticeable color variation. It runs $18/sf.

@eam44 this brick tile is amazing! Now I am contemplating not doing anything after your and @tlynn1960 comments. I am going to have to put a lot of thought into this :)

I’m glad you like it. They have, I think, three different whites. Order samples, view them in your space. I think White Mountains has the most color variability. Then contemplate! Good luck!

The other posters have given you a lot to consider. I'd like to add to your consideration and suggest you reconsider concrete countertops. A thread about them just appeared on this page; have a look. I have custom concrete countertop/integrated sinks in my bathroom, which gets less abuse than a kitchen counter will and I would not do them again. There are "concrete look" quartz products as well as granite that might give you the same/similar look (with a built up edge), but with increased durability.

@rmsaustin do you mind sharing what your experience has been? Were they cast in place? I have had them before and I was obsessed with them. But I do hear tons of bad things from others, I would love to get more details about what your issues have been.