Ledger stone NO ever for a backsplash for sure why not wait until your counter and everything else is in place make sure all the lighting is leds 4000K then wory about backsplash. BTW accent tile behind the stove is a dated look and only works in huge tuscan kitchens preferably in Tuscany.IMO none of the above work.

"IMO none of the above work"

Can you point me in the right direction? Cream subway? ? something else.

Nancy -- I saw your post in the other forum but deleted the thread to do this one with both forums. Thank you for the input -- seems that is now two strikes out for me.

I agree. Wait until the counters are installed. I would probably do a simple cream color tile.

Although I am not a professional, I have to agree with @Patricia Colwell Consulting. The ledger stone would be difficult to clean, and to my eye, looks too busy with a patterned granite countertop anyway. With that green countertop, I would go with a solid-colored subway tile, or similar. I can't tell you what color would work best, but I don't think you want anything patterned.

with those cabinets and that countertop, you've got to have a basic, solid tile.

Doesn't have to be subway, but it shouldn't be a small mosaic, ledger stone, travertine, or any thing similar. BTW, here's a green stone w/green glass in a linear bar mosaic sheet. granite is Peacock, just to give you an idea of how this style would work. You like it? a ledger panel would look worse.

here's your granite w/a soft green tile. I think you should go this route.

Tilebar actually has some nice green ceramic and glass tiles that would look nice w/your cab and stone color. they have 5 Samples for $5.

https://www.tilebar.com/shop-by-colors-now/green.html

https://www.tilebar.com/stacy-garcia-maddox-frame-mineral-green-4x8-matte-ceramic-tile.html

Nabi subway in the green

Loft 2x8 polished in SeaFoam green. (they also have an Adriatic mist and Aspen

top right is Portmore green, and it comes in subway

https://www.tilebar.com/portmore-green-3x8-glazed-ceramic-tile.html

Cadenza Tildewater (they also have a bunch of other colors)

https://www.tilebar.com/cadenza-tidewater.html

they have this soft sage/gray tile called Newport, 2x10. (I think home depot carries it as Ivy Hill) you could see if this color works, but the size is good

https://www.tilebar.com/seaport-chameleon-2x10-polished-ceramic-tile.html

they have this Jade color in an elongated picket.

this 4x4 seems to be the right color and is on sale

https://www.tilebar.com/jamaica-verde-4x4-polished-ceramic-mosaic.html

again, order samples so you can see how the colors work

Don't finalize the tile choice until your countertops have been installed. This way you can see how the light works w/everything in your kitchen.

Some of these tiles may be too green, or too blue, or even too gray. Just grab some samples and have them on hand.

Lots of pretty choices above! Would have to see the tile with the granite, but on my monitor the ones that are on the bluer side look really nice (the Jade elongated picket, the Cadenza Tidewater, and the Seafoam green). Nice!

Wait until the counters are installed. A simple cream or white subway tile will work fine.

So, I guess the stone is out then...

Beth -- I put those Tilebar choices in my cart this afternoon before you even replied! I am glad to know I'm at least going in the right direction with the light or dark green. I also have a couple other colors of the Lancaster and Cadenza tiles. My hesitation is too much green -- I want the counters to stand out, but I'll definitely get the samples and try.

I wonder if I should just have the drywall repaired and paint the backsplash area - ? I think I'd rather look at soft cream paint on the wall than shiny cream subway tile (I'm sorry -- I just can't give it the love...I just...can't....maybe a matte cream subway? I can try...) What do you think about painting the wall and doing a feature wall behind the stove? (It was river rock before). Again, trying to keep with the aesthetic of the rest of the house is what's throwing me for the biggest loop.

This is a big help -- thanks you guys and please keep the ideas coming!

if all you want is something behind the stove, then get an extra piece of the granite run up the wall and do your 4" piece everywhere else. then just paint the wall your creamy color.

Basically like this.

Either option will be fine.

I think if you did an actual "accent", it might look a little dated. All depends on what you choose.

I'd wait until the counters go in before you make a final decision. It can look completely diff than what you have pictured in your head

also look at Seneca and Sonoma tiles. they have earthier options of glazing

look at the Aloe one here

https://senecatiles.com/senecasatins/

this is really pretty, works w/the granite AND goes w/your hickory cabinets. I think I like this best!!

Seneca Bricks in Aloe

actually, it looks amazing w/the cabs. just not sure how it will look against granite color until you get your slab installed.

they also have these two blends under their quick ship (you don't have to get the blends. you can adjust it or just get the one color)

https://senecatiles.com/quick-ship-program/

I had thought of the granite behind the stove, but I'm really not a fan of the look. That soft green glass tile is beautiful. I'll check out the Seneca and Sonoma tiles, too -- that aloe is nice! One of the tile showrooms I visited carries Seneca, I would think they carry Sonoma too -- was going to go back there again anyway since I need to go back to the drawing board, it seems.

The counters are due in this week the last I heard - agreed will look a whole heck of a lot different in here once they're in. Maybe, just maybe, with the expanse of green granite I can embrace cream tiles -- wouldn't be the first time I've had to eat my words LOL!

If you do an accent tile behind the stove, run it from top to bottom for a more contemporary look. Don't do a picture frame outline. Use pencil trim on each side. I have seen this look in a lot of new high-end homes.

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mxk please come back and post an updated pic once the countertops are in.

hell, I've been waiting one year to decide on my tiles! I've just primed the wall while I've waited.

You could just do the same w/yours. paint it a creamy white and live w/the countertops until you've sampled a million tiles (like I have, lol)