I don't care for grout lines, so I would skip the gray grout. Lovely kitchen. White subway sounds like a fine choice. If it were me, Imwould probably look for an interesting shape, like a star and cross pattern, or some such from Fireclay or Heath.

Very pretty kitchen. Your doing a good job and I like what your thinking for the backsplash.

Not too simple imo.

you have all that view and light from the windows. I'd go w a colored tile. A nice green with the pale cabinet shade would complement nicely and add some interest. You dont have to fear overdoing it w a color/ it's not a lot of area....stick w a straightforward subway shape though.

Gorgeous kitchen, I think you should find something totally different than subway. Something elegant and fun. Something unique with a graceful twist.

Something like this but white tiles.

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I would want to add interest, either in shape or color...or both. Pretty kitchen already, now make it gorgeous!

Hi! Your kitchen is beautiful! Subway tile offers a longtime and classy design. If you're seeking more from the tile, laying it in different patterns may add some dimension to the backsplash. For example, herringbone is a fun yet elegant way to lay the tile. Some other options for subway tile variations are stacked, geometric, or step ladder! Best of luck!

Thank you all so much for taking the time to comment. I would love to step out of my box and go with a patterned tile but I’m afraid I will make a mistake and not like it. I guess I feel like subway tile is the safest option. Ugh!!!! Maybe I will get some sample and post pics for opinions. Our tile guy is coming in 5 weeks so I’ve got to get my mind made up.

Only you know what you are comfortable with, that's why asking a stranger's opinion is just that...an opinion. Get samples, give yourself enough options and don't settle until you know that you have found the right one.

Zalco, pardon my ignorance, but I did not know that you can install subway tile without a grout line. Do they interlock or something?? I’ll have to YouTube that.

Amoore, Zalco probably means to go with a matching grout rather than the gray one mentioned...but I don't think that you chose your tile color yet, just the shape.

Lucky9988 thanks for the clarification. I think I will stick with a colored grout line because of stains. I cook a lot and get splatters on the backsplash. The last thing I want to deal with are stained grout lines. I have 3 small children and no time for extra fuss 😊

Your kitchen looks amazing, I personally kept mine simple and classic with a 3 x 6 bright white subway tile with a 1/16th inch grout line. I used Artic White Grout, Fusion Pro from Custom Building Products. A one component grout which is stain proof, and it really is stain proof as I used this in a tiled shower two years ago, and it is absolutely perfect, considering it is used daily.

Thank you 101 that is great to know. I will check out that grout for sure. I would rather have white.

I also used Fusion Pro for my kitchen backsplash grout (light gray). It's fantastic, everything wipes off easily, no stains at all. I used the same on our entry tile, and after 2 years no problems. If you are doing any of this by yourself, educate yourself well on Fusion Pro, it's not like regular grout.

Thank you lucky998877. I will talk to our installer about it. Sounds like an awesome product.