it shouldn't be. but you don't want to go too cool to where the white leans on the blue/green side.

Try Oxford White (or are you getting factory painted?)

Here's your black pearl,

and these white cabs would be fine. I like how they brought in black accents to work w/the black countertops

Thank you, Beth. The cabinets will be factory painted. They have a bright white (like a paper white) which is my preference. The other whites have a gray undertone or a yellow undertone.

I had bright white cabinets and honed black pearl countertops in my last home, and absolutely loved that kitchen! I’m slowly changing my present kitchen into the same, still have to re-do the granite.

This is my current backsplash preference. I’m open to suggestions! 😊

I like the tumbled carrara.

you could prob find it in a subway if you like. I also like the idea of doing a bit of natural wood like shown here (or some shelving) to warm up all that black and white

this is nice w/the sconces and the cutting boards

If you do a matte enhancing sealer on it and it will deepen the colors

do you like a zellige tile w/a bit of color?

this would be pretty w/the black pearl and the white cabs

Thank you so much, Beth. I love the color but I’m not comfortable with the commitment. LOL. So I prefer to add color with accessories, artwork, etc.

Would a polished backsplash look OK with the leathered granite or stick with a matte finish?

@4Heidesign - Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement!

Were your white cabinets bright, bright...as in no undertone?

I think you could do either. But I think the tumbled marble option would look better