I put in handmade subway tiles in a herringbone pattern in my first kitchen, 15 years ago. I still adore it. Something like that could look great here. Or maybe a zellige?

Pick after countertops are installed. Then you will see how busy or not, the countertop actually is.

Are you adventurous for color & pattern? I’m loving the hand painted and encaustic types these days

So many options to choose ❤️

Soft grey gloss square or subway tile if you want to keep it calm.

Hi Jen,

Just shared an idea book with you that has some options. beautiful choices first your kitchen.

For your countertop, have you seen the full slab?

I would leave final back splash decisions until you have the floors cabinets and counters installed.

Also what is the overall look you are going for in the house/ kitchen? This also has an impact on the back splash choice.

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There are lots of different kinds of sbuway tiles these days; textured, matte, glossy, different sizes. The textured ones kinda sorta look handmade. Your countertops have a lot of pattern. I'd be careful with pattern on the backsplashes unless you went with the same slab on the backsplash. I like your choices to far and am sure it'll look great.