I'd recommend sticking with your existing backsplash and just painting the remainder. But I like to keep things simple :)

Absolutely NO on this amalfi! Extrememly busy w/your granite, and also extremely dated.

Let me show you some better ideas.

Since you've already torn up that wall, remove the 4" backsplash you already have. you don't want to tile on top of it.

score the caulking w/a razor knife. top and bottom.

carefully pry off the wall

now you can tile.

Are your cabs white?

are you doing any hardware?

any of these colors will work.

do a larger subway tile. say a 2X8, 2x10, 3x12 size.

this size tile, but not in the green

and the gold hardware would look nice

Lt to Rt, cloe tile in cream, glazed brick (CleTile) in a bronze, and Bedrosians Makoto tile in beige

Cloe in White

Tilebar has the Portmore Tile in a very similar shape/color.

This is pretty. Tilebar. nabi subway in Sea wind.

Tilebar, Manchester Dove Gray 3x12

Floor/Decor 3x9 glass tile in Ivory

Consider bringing in a runner in a neutral, warm sisal or jute rug

Good News! You already have a backsplash! The 4” piece on your new counter is a backsplash, you wouldn’t tile above that. If you wanted to tile, you would need to remove that 4” piece… patch up your walls, fresh coat of paint and enjoy your new kitchen!!

Hi Beth. I thought about removing the 4" backsplash, but seeing as how I already just paid for the countertop I don't know how I feel about that. I think I rather leave it for now. Still deciding on hardware as well, maybe I should just keep this simple and go with painting like the others said, but I really wanted to get a nice design in there between the 4" backsplash and the cabinets.

it comes w/the countertop and was included w/your cost. (when they cut your slab, that backsplash was the remnant pieces. It was going to go in the trash if you didn't want it. not a big deal. To buy that granite backsplash is about $60. I know because I've bought a 9' piece for that cost. (it was 6" tho)

After spending everything on that kitchen, this is what you want? really?

or this. which looks better? (ignore the wood cabs. )

NO

NO

Yes. You say you want a nice design? then do something like this.

sell it on craigslist if you want, or save it for the shower and use it on the curb or the niche inset.

But you don't tile on top of it. If you really don't want to remove it, then patch your drywall and paint.

It's tile or the 4" piece, not both.

see? this is how it should look
similar granite colors to yours

busy granite, but a diff color. of course you wouldn't use this blue, but you could use a cream or bronze glass tile. this is a 3x12

BTW, here's your busy glass tile. horrible w/busy granite

(And why you don't tile on top of the 4" piece!)

If you like that random glass bar tile, then do it in a solid color

Look at pictures of updated kitchens. you won't find any w/that 4" piece and tile. there's a reason why. You asked for our advice!

You can also wallpaper. You can actually do anything you want! See Kitchen Magic

Things go in cycles. All tile, 4" backsplash, 2" backsplash, backsplash with tile, backsplash without tile, as you can see at the link. I personally don't care for tile backsplashes, but lots of people love them :) . Good luck with whatever you choose!

Is it the outdoors light or the interior light, but your lower cabinets look a different color than the upper cabinets which have a distinct greyish greenish cast.

Would you want to think about maybe changing or adding to the lighting in your room before you make a decision on your new backsplash.

I usually don't care for busy counters but yours is reminiscent of fudge swirl ice cream made with really good quality vanilla.

Are you able to add a hood vent over your stove?

pick one of those glossy ones Beth shows from tilebar. the room is shadowy it seems. Is your lighting all up to date. Maybe it just doesnt get a lot of UV and its a walled in kitchen. hard to tell. I'd go for a glazed tile in a light color. Mother of pearl is a pretty look w that sheen I think you need. Get some nickel or chrome hardware.

If you don‘t remove existing backsplash, don't stack another one on top.

Hi Drew,
My new bathroom vanity came with the 4” backsplash but I decided not to use it and only do tile. I didn’t really want to waste the material so I had it cut down for shelves and purchased some industrial steel brackets from Etsy. Yes, I probably spent more doing this than what it was worth, but it was a nice way to repurpose the material versus wasting it.

I would remove the 4" backsplash and then tile to the counter. Beth H. is right, that additional piece is not charged to you. Plus, Tanya gave a great idea for repurposing the thin slab for shelves.

I would do a 1x6 porcelain tile to add subtle interest:

For less of a "pattern" match the grout to the tile color.

The only issue with removing the granite splash is if the fabricator wasn’t great with scribing to wall imperfections - and if you are left with a gap that’s wider than the thickness of the tile you select. So best to do the removal of the granite splash and assess. If it’s a tight install then full steam ahead with the tile splash of your choosing. You might have to look at a thicker encaustic like tile if there are gaps to be mindful of.