Lovely space! :) First thing: ensure all the lighting is 4000K (including undercab) so you get the truest sense of colour as it is the closest to daylight. You have a beautiful countertop ~ I'd let it be the hero. Once the lighting is in place, suggest you get as many tile samples as you can and lean them against the walls on your countertops to compare against the upper cabinets. If you're still stumped, post some follow-up pictures in this thread. Good luck - again, beautiful space!

I would use same material as counter top.

I think the zellige tiles are a great option. But cannot suggest strongly enough to wait until the rest of the space is done. Move into it. And then sample. It’s not a crazy job and it’ll be worth it to wait until everything is in it to sample and get the right color

Btw magnificent space!! Love love love!!

Thanks for all the suggestions. I think that's a great idea to wait until we're all moved in and the the furnishings are in as well, so it's a more completed space to go off of. I'll be back once we get there. Thanks so much!

That's what I am doing with our new build. I have two possibilities picked out. Our tiles will be lighter than the countertop. I cannot decided for sure until all the kitchen cabinets and granite are in place.

Delana Davis - Your kitchen is gorgeous!!! Looking forward to seeing photos of it finished.

@nhb22 Thank you and congrats on your new build! Yes, I will just start collecting samples for now and go from there. No rush to get it done now although I am looking forward to it:)

Flooring is beautiful can you tell me what it is? Home is lovely and can't wait to see it finished.

@cubby14 thank you! It’s Coretec’s LVP in the color Cairo Oak

Any updated photos? Whats your wall color? thanks!

SPECTACULAR

Your nice kitchen is really nice without a backsplash, but backspashes are needed. Keep it simple and look at Ann Sacks Arcilla 3x12 in Blanco Gloss installed in a brick pattern with matching white caulk.. I think it would complement your kitchen.

@Keith Dcil Thanks for the feedback. Lovely tile you suggested! I have a hesitation with white subway tiles because there's so much white already... which is why I was thinking along the lines of a zellige tile to add some character to the kitchen. But maybe that's not particularly necessary?

To any other readers, I'd love to hear your suggestions as well! I've attached a photo of the living area which is pretty much furnished and complete now (besides coffee table.) I would love to get this decided on soon as I feel like it will finally make the kitchen complete. Thanks!!

I like zellige and your taste. My understanding is that zellige can be tricky and requires a very skilled installer... so was giving an alt that I know is beautiful and a little less $$.

Would love to know what you installed—photos?

@yalemichmom We ended up installing Bedrosians Cloe tile, which we actually just installed this year. I sat on this project for a looong time lol

@D Davis, thank you for the fast reply and photos--it all looks gorgeous! We are using black soapstone for counters with white cabinetry (and some light walnut). We were supposed to install 4-inch Vgroove paneling above a 5.5 inch soapstone "short splash," but our contractor is unsure how to install the paneling because of a bumped out window over the sink, so he's advising tile, instead. I'm hoping a white tile with white grout will blend away with cabinetry so we can still have the short splash. It's a different look from yours, I know. I'm considering eliminating the short splash (already paid for the extra stone, though) and just running the tile directly to the counter which is more often done.