quick question...are those maple floors you have? How wide and what finish? Thanks!

I would like to see a burnt orange tile

Hm k thank you, the floors are engineered white washed oak. We have done the backsplash In a calacatta marble and we have taken it to the ceiling. We do have pot lights on either side of the Ss hood. We have also finished the top of the cabinets. Somebody asked about the colours we used. The paint is BM Thunder Great Color! And the counters are a ceasarstone Wild rice brownish tones that match al the windows. I will post pictures when we are finished

stunning!

I second the marble slab idea.... even if you are thinking that it will be more expensive- I assure you that the price for tile plus installation would still hover around the cost of a slab. If you like marble, go for it just seal it (the bullet tech sealer is best). The staining is grossly overestimated in my opinion and I have 100 square feet of Carrara Bianco in my own kitchen. A slab of 2CM Carrara will run you less than $1,000. Then you'll need to have it fabricated. However, that cost should be reduced since you really don't need any highly finished/polished edges since it will wit within that perfect alcove made by the two tall cabs. I would suggest you visit a stone yard, find a slab you like, put it on hold and then shop around for fabricators. Email them your photos and dimensions as well as what you are looking for (stone yards will typically hold them for you without a fabricator for 3-4 days so get going on this ahead of time- but you'll need the fabricator to find the actual price of the slab). If you like it it is definitely worth the money- it is timeless, easy to clean and will definitely give your lovely kitchen a super high-end look.

If you decide not to do the slab I adore that Ann Sacks Herringbone mosaic- but it will cost you more than the solid surface guaranteed. Cheapest route would be subway tiles, they would look gorgeous in a herringbone pattern, look up Sarah Richardson for a similar (but much more rustic) take on your kitchen. Good Luck! :)

and yes, it goes without saying whatever you do- It has to go from cabinet to cabinet and counter to ceiling.

You have clean modern lines, I think a stainless steel tile (cabinet to cabinet, counter to ceiling) would look sharp.

Copper sheeting would look great !

Definitely tile up to the ceiling. Before adding tile, lower the hood to the correct distance of 30 to 36" depending on your height. At the current height, you are venting the room & wasting expensive energy , but not removing cooking odors & moisture efficiently. Check your mfg. for extensions. Extensions should be easy to find. If not, have one made in sheet metal.

glass tile with silver foil strip accents, I just had mine done

You need a statement backsplash with color and pattern. A unique green backsplash with a pattern would stand out against the dark island and speaks to the green reflections flowing from the garden.

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished project. Great choice.

Go with something classic and timeless and easy to clean!

If your cabinets, floors, walls and ceiling do not have texture. Texture will bring balance to the smooth surfaces, like a mosaic geometric pattern or even a polished natural hard stone with lots of visual texture, organic. Let me know if you would like to talk about this more.... by email.

The OP has solved her dilemma. She is going with a beautiful marble tile to the ceiling.

The marble you chose is beautiful! And porous. Hot oil and acidic foods will deposit on this beautiful surface and after a while it will appear like a well cooked in Italian kitchen. Otherwise it will need a very good sealer! I would test a sample of the marble with the sealer, using hot oil and tomato sauce before using the sealer unless test results from a laboratory are provided. The sealer may darken the color of the stone after application. Also, this will likely need to be maintained to preserve it's resistance and the stones original appearance. Be educated so you can make good decisions. Enjoy :)

I love the elegant simplicity! I love the look of the basic modern furniture. Miami has had a few newer furniture places, but I am always on the look for that modern look.

Thank you DMS Associates for the tips an earlier comment suggested we use " bullet tech sealer is best" ( thank you Meli318) see their remarks. We are not using a slab but 12x 24 marble tiles. We will test the sealer first thanks for the invaluable suggestion.

One of those end comments, We've done Stained glass Backsplash, and Our Motto-"your Design is only Limited by Your Imagination", We had a request for "Dark Side of The Moon", No Picture to put up here. But anything is possible. Working on a Bamboo orchard for a small backsplash now. Glazmon Earl"E"

We just used glass and stone strips on a border around a bar area in an outdoor kitchen, they really have some pretty choices on glass and stone.

I'm only seeing part of the kitchen, can't tell what your dinning table and chairs look like, but since the range hood is in stainless still, and the other island is dark I would go with glass horizontal tile with a white, black, and silver finish all the way to the top. You just can't go half way up. It would look like it's not finished.

I love our new backsplash tile. It's glass with a subtle stripe in the background. The colors are grays and tans.

We are about to try out the high gloss acrylic as a backsplash but I am a bit concerned about cleaning over the years to come and if horrible scratching and scuffing will start to show up, whereas this won't happen with tiles. So we are going to screw the panel in(attractively I hope) in case it needs to be changed...this could be an advantage over trying to remove tiles you are bored with.....So like all these issues, I guess it needs to be weighed up! Hat

the above tile in a larger pattern would by far have the best fit for space and tile for your backsplash. lots of space will allow you to use a broader pattern to keep your eye flowing throughout your space..random rectangular tiles on a mesh is my suggestion for you with a contrasting grout color...good luck. i would love to see a post of your final project :)

2x6 grey glass subway, in staggered pattern

I vote for a focal-point "back-painted glass" backsplash, no grout lines, easy to clean, and a great pop of color! This kitchen could really use a "wow" factor and this would definitely do the trick! Up to the ceiling and side of cabinet to side. How high is that hood above the cooktop?

Tiles are a fun, and affordable way to do a splashback, this is one I did in my kitchen a few weeks ago, and it is just fine to clean....good luck...

Sorry I should say, the wave is high gloss and the flat tile is matt...

Glass subway would look great all the way to the ceiling.

If you're tired of getting new suggestions, it's possible to change the settings on a discussion to be complete and accept no new comments :-)

My personal, non professional opinion, is to choose something you won't get tired of looking at over time.

Thanks Lynn I didn't know that

Sorry spelling, Lynne

Actually, I might just be talking through my hat. Looks like you can turn off notifications, but you can't really close a discussion, yet... hey, Houzz...!

This is minimalism with minimum of construction details.
The back painted glass idea is the most minimal solution.
Also, it seems there are no baseboards.(?)
I see a lot of wall scrubbing in your future.

Can I ask what the light fixtures are/where they came from? They are lovely.

Hey, fellow Houzzers - please join me in asking the folks at Houzz to add a "Problem Solved!" button

Something with a glam look. I saw a stainless metal backsplash . Very different . Or a abalone shell look, with a iridescence look.

Groveraxle love your idea of painted glass. Where do get it?

Emily love the mother of pearl.

Good choice. To the ceiling is way to go.

Natural stone try (air stone) or river rock

We just finished a large span of 21 ft. under cabinets and behind counters in White Carrara Marble laminate. It came in sheets and all it needed was for the workers to glue it on. Easy to clean and looks classy. Any laminate that you like, though, can be used.

Thank you Katie heredia they came from u ion lighting in Toronto

Oops union lighting

As per my view copper and white back splash looks fab. For renovation or remodeling of kitchen contact your local kitchen duct cleaning professionals.
http://simmcohvac.com/residential/

Regards,
Cristina

Wow Cristina you're kitchen is gorgeous congratulations and enjoy!

Large subway with grey undertones -

In my kitchen, which has the same vibe and feel as yours, I chose a random strip travertine marble. Love it! It has character but is still classic enough to match with everything. I like to keep my bones neutral and add style through decor.