oops..., first two pic are mallorica tile against countertop

Tomorrow post new photos as I'm hoping the daylight will give better lighting and will give us a better idea of what it looks like. As of right now it looks really taupe. And I do understand you wanting something more interesting than just ol' white. I'm also thinking that the size isn't right. It appears you'll end up with 2 1/2 tiles going upwards from the counter. Whereas a smaller tile won't be as noticeable. So you may want to measure that out and see if that is what happens. I'm guessing the 4" white lip is from the previous counter and not your new counter?

Thank you that's what I was worried about!
Yes, the white is from the previous counter..I wanted the tile to start from the bottom of counter..I'll get more pics in the a.m.
Thank you!

Might not be the best. Maybe a straightforward plain subway in traditional size would be my pick. . What that essentially means is play it safe this time. It’s an artistic tile and I don’t see the sensibility in your space for it. Not a criticism at all . There are rich ceramic whites or try a hint of color / just make a very simple statement . That tile is complex . Fun color or pattern in floor runner or other touches .

I'd try and switch out those lights to some nice under counter LED's in a 4000K bulb temp. those are going to give you the most natural color.

right now, all I see is a yellowish/green cast to the tiles (however, they should work fine once you get your lighting worked out

so i decided to not go with the mallorca tile..and stick with basic ceramic tile..should i do something glossy or matte being that i have a shiny quartz counter?

any suggestions appreciated!

none of those. you don't want fake marble on the backsplash. too 'bathroom' looking.

Plus, it just doesn't go w/the look of the quartz.

if all you want is a nice white tile, look at the Ivy Hill Newport from Home Depot or Wayfair.

or, go w/the white picket tile like this one. Glossy or matte is fine. either one looks fine

Lowes has this one in dolomite

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Anatolia-Tile-Bianco-Dolomite-Picket-12-in-x-12-in-Polished-Marble-Look-Wall-Tile/1001042662

if you want a matte one, look here. they're on sale

https://discountglasstilestore.com/kite-4-x-12-matte-white-porcelain-tile-collection-4-89-per-square-foot/

In fact, look here for their other backsplash tiles. maybe a Gray glass subway tile?

https://discountglasstilestore.com/backsplashsubwaytile

or something in this color? these would look great w/the countertop

the green might be nice and less stark w black appliances. maybe a shade lighter if avail in similar type tile. Then bring in color w floor mats/counter top accesories . Lookin good!!!!!

Thank you all for the suggestions. I'm so happy i did not go with the Mallorca. I ended up getting glossy white ceramic tile similar to your pics and recommendations , 3x6 which is simple pretty and a whole lot cheaper:p. thanks again!

plain old 3x6 white subway tile? lol. yes it's cheap. but you don't have a lot of space to do.

you didn't want to spring for anything less common than the 3x6 subways?? Some nice glass tile? only $7 a sq foot. not that expensive.

just don't forget to purchase some bullnose tiles so you can finish off the edge of your splash.

you want the vertical end (or shorter end) with a bullnose. (unless you don't have any 'open' edges to worry about. if you're going to tile that one side wall on the left, you will need some bullnose edges. or some type of pencil liner or metal edging.

I'm so indecisive! lol maybe i will rethink the glass tiles. i was trying to play it safe😆

lmao. why? it's tile. no need to play it safe. it's not like you're doing something really funky.

with your reddish floors, I actually think that sage ceramic tile would loo nice. these are also cheap.

or, look at some of the 2x12 glass tiles. they have some grays or blues you might like.

lay them out in a stacked pattern for a more transitional look. (which would compliment the quartz)

But please, switch out that light over the sink!! it's killing me!

yes i will switch out that darn light next ! lol. loving all your suggestions thank you!

last question,.would a 2 x 10 go in this color? i couldn't find any 2x12s at my store...

that's the one I posted for you to try! The White looks like this. yes, 2x10 is perfect.

however, don't know about gray. bring home a few tiles to see how they look

This is the one they call Gray. it's more of a mushroom color.

Tilebar.com also carries them. $7.99

and so does Wayfair. here are all of the colors

https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdx/ivy-hill-tile-newport-polished-2-x-10-ceramic-subway-tile-sost3418.html?&experiencetype=2&selectedvertical=3

yup I chose them from ur earlier suggestion but couldn't find the 2×12..so ill go with the 2x10. thank you for making this process clearer for me!

Beth, do yo know of a tile that looks like Ivy Hill Newport but works with Alabaster? Something a touch off white?

From Floor and Decor

Bingo! Thank you Bev! I ordered samples. Any idea what to do about pencil trims?