Can we get a view further back? I notice that your cabinets are different heights.

I think #4 would be the best option.

I should have added the cabinets will be the same height after the remodel. Currently there is a 36 and 30. There will be 33 inch cabinets to allow for standard

height between counter and cabinet.

You will nit, be doing the four inch tight?

I would tile under the cabinets, and tile across like it is now.

“There will be 33 inch cabinets to allow for standard height between counter and cabinet.”

How tall are your ceilings? 36” or 39” tall cabinets are preferred for 8’ ceilings. Why are you choosing 33”?

Thank you, all for your feedback. The reason for the 33 inch cabinet is that I have 8 ft ceilings and a 8 inch cove soffit that needs to stay in place. JuneKnow - I am aware this is not optimal design. we are getting new quartz countertops and all new cabinets to answer the question above. 33 inches gives me 18 inches between the bottom of the cabinet and the counter. I am adding whole new run of cabinets on the other side of the kitchen.

here is a pic with more

perspective.

I‘m probably alone on this, but I think the tiling-up-to-the-ceiling thing has gotten out of control. I would remove the current 4” backsplash, and tile a little above the bottoms of the cabinet, same stopping height ( red mark ) on both sides. No window trim. No tile on the sill, unless it gets wet. Crude diagram to follow:

"tiling all the way to the ceiling"? flopsy, it's another 14", and probably an additional 8 tiles. hardly out of control.

this isn't the least bit out of control. looks perfectly fine. Mike, yours would have less space above window, but it would look just like this.

With this tiny window space, stopping halfway will only call attention to the small area by cutting it in half. Like this one. It immediately cuts the look in half. would have looked better all the way up

You could get a nice pendant light though.

or, get larger window casing that completely covers the side to side wall space, and paint the tiny strip of wall you'll have above the molding. Just like this:

If you like the no molding look and half tile, do it like this:

this one left a tiny sliver of wall. if you plan on doing a window treatment, then don't bother tiling

Like I said, no right or wrong. pick the one you like

if we went the tie all the way up route, would you wrap it inside the window sill or stop at the edge of the opening? I was thinking of trimming out the inside of the window like this pic:

trimming it out w/window casing? I like that and I like tile.

you like this look? just use window casing for the inside, and a similar window trim like they used here. it's nice and clean looking

cool little light too. (it's a bit low!)

i like the schoolhouse lights.

I do like this! Thank you, Very clean and classic which is what we are going for.

I may have missed it, but are you planning to get a larger sink and center it under the window?
I would have the backsplash go from the counter to the upper cabinets. No 4” backsplash.
Do you need a shade or other window treatment for sun control or privacy? Does a neighbor’s window face your kitchen window?

Yes, the sink will be very clear to centered and 28 inches. 6 inches bigger than current. The window looks into back yard. No neighbor issues. The 4 inch has been my concern as well. I go back and forth. My wife likes.

Mike- Certainly tile to the ceiling if you like. My “out of control” comment referred to an opinion that not every kitchen needs an entire wall of tile. That would not apply to the small area described in your post. Good luck with your project.