I like your "L" the best, followed by the "bracket." I'd rule out the rectangle.

If you're changing out your countertop, the new one will not have the two-inch backsplash I presume. In case you're in a dilemma, I'd advise you to avoid it and have the backsplash meet the counter at an L. I like the first option the best.

What are you using on the wall? It's not tile, right?

Are you able to remove the 2 inch granite backsplash and put the tile all the way down to the counter? It looks strange with the gap around the range (it wasn't made for a slide in range).

In answer to your question, Rectangle but bring it all the way up to the bottom of the hood. Yes it will be a few inches up the side of the wall cabinet.

If you are using that wall panel product please make sure it's heat resistant!

@rebasheba I do not plan to have the 2inches of vertical countertop removed ( you referred to this as backsplash, I know this is a backsplash it just hardly functions as one to me because my walls get messy lol). The gap around the range would be filled with the backsplash I have selected. I plan to put my backsplash right above the existing countertop ( I plan to have the granite laminate replaced with a much whiter stone finish laminate ). Thank you for the heat resistant comment, I completely forgot about checking for that luckily the board is, I went back to check the ad I bought it from. Ideally I’d like to replace my countertops but don’t want to at the moment.

@Skippack Tile & Stone this is a PVC beadboard accent wall panel. It is not tile. I would’ve liked tile but my dad and I do not know how to cut or have the right tools for it. I’ve seen peel and stick tiles but they’re kinda expensive compared to this board option I found.

@Amy Glasscock I loved your comment ! Found it very helpful. I didn’t realize this was a backsplash, I always thought it was like a “countertop lip” lol. I don’t find it very helpful since when I’m cooking a lot of splashes of food land on my matte very extremely light grey walls. That’s why I want more backsplash, I would also like my kitchen to look more contemporary. I really liked your layout, I would do it that way if my walls wouldn’t get splashed with grease spots.

If you are going to "tile" the rest of the space, I think your first photo is the best layout. I like Amy's suggestion if you don't add anymore tile.

Good luck!

@Karebear Briscoe glad it was helpful! I guess before everyone was putting backsplash tiles on their kitchen walls, this was necessary to cover the sometimes uneven gap between the countertop and the wall. Now that people are putting tiles on the walls you don't need them because the tiles and the caulk cover it. I think the solution to not having tiles (or other backsplash material) on the wall would be to have a wipeable paint on the wall.

All the cabinet pulls are not put up yet, will be getting a new faucet too. Countertops are getting refinished to an almost white color with a bit of texture. Wooden hood range is yet to be mounted ( will be same color as cabinets )

Finished the first cut.

@Amy Glasscock if you HAD to pick one of the layouts I made which would be least offensive ?? not really a fan of glossy paints, but shiny tiles or glossy countertops are fine

@Karebear Briscoe I would probably choose the "L".

We might recommend removing the 2" backsplash already there, but it looks like the "L" would work the best.

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@Michelle Yorke Interior Design LLC if I did remove the 2”back splash, would you recommend I take my backsplash to be flush with the top of the cabinets ?