Because you chose glossy tile I would only do up to the lower shelf otherwise I think it may be too much. I think (from the picture) the tile leans towards gray which the other elements are not

all the way to the ceiling! Make a statement.

The brighter the better. remember, Color, Texture, Pattern SHINE!

@jck910 I should have clarified that next summer I plan to reface/repaint my oak cabinets to white tops and light grey bottoms. Not sure if that would make a difference in your input. 🙂

wouldn't change my thoughts.

Also my countertops are Pental Misterio and sink is Blanco metallic grey.

If you're planning on re-doing the cabinets next summer, I would wait until then to do the backplash. You may find what you choose now doesn't look good with what you end up with.

This is the look I’m going for. That’s the backsplash I’ve selected. Just not in the budget this year to reface the cabinets.

I like what you selected however I am in agreement with mxk3, wait till you can do everything at once. With regards to the surface to tile, I think either would look nice.

That style backsplash was way overdone the last 12+ years ... we are now seeing people on this forum ripping them out and going with something less busy. I would also suggest that you wait.

Appreciate everyone’s input!

Yes, wait. The backsplash is the last thing you do and your thoughts may change significantly after your cabinets are painted and you also have more time to consider the options. Not to mention, costs for all things construction related (products, labor, etc) are elevated right now (may or may not change in a year), and pros are very busy so you'd likely have a wait anyway if you are hiring a professional to install. Backsplashes aren't necessary. They are the icing so wait until it's time to frost the cake.