Can you find a tile that combines the colors from your cabinets and the counter? Maybe a subtle herringbone pattern with all the shades.

Hi Connie, that did cross my mind. I attached a couple pictures of herringbone pattern that may work. This has been a tough decision lol.

I don't know about that white marble or bright white. your countertops are a diff white than the cabs, so bringing in another white may look off.

You'll have to bring home samples to see how the color looks in your space.

order some from Tilebar (HD and Wayfair carry a lot of their tile under IvyHill)

try looking at some of these,,,these are all backsplash tiles

https://www.tilebar.com/browse-by-project/backsplash-tiles.html

this one is nice too.

this one may go better w/your countertop,,,hard to say.

Here's a similar kitchen w/coloring like yours so you can see. comes in a subway size too.

tilebar also has this light gray one Highwater Mist.

Dove Gray in the hex

look at the Nabi line. many colors and designs

Jewel

some of the other tilebar colors and samples. this is my marble countertop. the far left is Thunder from the Cadenza line. the one next to it is Wales Gray, also would be nice choice for a bit of blue/gray coloring.

I'd get a sample of both of those too

https://www.tilebar.com/collection/tile-mosaic-collections/cadenza.html

I think it looks pretty good, actually. Not a perfect color combo, but not glaringly bad either. It only needs a little attention on other elements to make it look intentional and awesome. Someone else posted this blog post on another thread today: https://mariakillam.com/whiteandcream/. Beth H's first two tile suggestions, with the white/cream/gray mix, are a good place to start. Wow's Fez tile is another nice mix.

Another option might be to choose a soft green or blue backsplash and countertop accessories. Having another color in the mix could take the focus, and soften the contrast between the warm and cool whites.

I suspect that theh counters will look more white with daylight bulbs.

but as for backsplash, I suggest picking a light gray that picks up the veining in the counters -- that will make the most of the pattern, and it doesn't have to pick sides on the shades of white.

The lighting for sure needs to be LED 4000K but as for the backsplash I would do a nice large format gray glass tile in a stacked pattern with matching grout I do not like real stone next to fake and once you add some collor this will seem less of an issue .

Thankfully the pot lights have a setting and they are set to 4000K. How big is large format for backsplash? Any tips for adding color. Im starting to think silver pulls would have been better to now haha!

the dark pulls are fine.

nothing larger than a 4x12 on the tile size.

i like the Wales Gray Credenza tile. the soft blue/gray would look great w/all of your elements.

and then, bring in some wood cutting boards and greenery to warm up the space

https://www.tilebar.com/cadenza-wales-gray.html

you could also do a herringbone. this design would be pretty with what you have

what about this gray/green one? It's Newport Chameleon tilebar has it too.

2.5X10 is the size. shown here w/the gold, but the black would work too. they have it in other colors. try a sample.

and here it is in tihe blue shade, Seaport.

https://www.tilebar.com/collection/tile-mosaic-collections/seaport.html

Or, if you want the gray, get that one. don't forget the elements on the countertop though. a wood cutting board really does wonders.

why not order a sample? you get 5 for $5 over at tilebar, so get that one, the Portmore, the Nabi, and a few others you ike

some other soft blue/gray tiles w/black hardware

I gave you the link for backsplash tiles. did you even look at it?

Hi Beth, I had some time to review your recommendations. I do like the Portmore white glazed, the first Nabi line tile, Wales Gray Credenza, gray/green Newport Chameleon, and this seaport (https://www.tilebar.com/seaport-chameleon-2x10-polished-ceramic-tile.html).

I really think the "Newport Chameleon" seaport tile could work... going to try and find it here.

I should have noted that I am in Canada and unfortunately Tile Bar does not ship here. I have looked up the alternate name IvyHill as you suggested on Wayfair who does ship here and found a couple similar options... but not quite the same.

actually wayfair carries that exact tile. they ship to you, yes? it's called taupe. looks like they're out.

https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/ivy-hill-tile-newport-polished-2-x-10-ceramic-brick-look-subway-tile-sost3418.html

what about Home Depot? can you get that? they also carry it, but may be out of stock. they have the blue tho

https://www.homedepot.com/p/reviews/Ivy-Hill-Tile-Newport-Taupe-2-in-x-10-in-x-11mm-Polished-Ceramic-Subway-Wall-Tile-40-pieces-5-38-sq-ft-box-EXT3RD100438/308862733/3

they also have this Moze Gray

on wayfair,, they have this one (which is Montauk Gin on tilebar)

https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/ivy-hill-tile-amagansett-4-x-4-straight-edge-ceramic-singular-tile-sost1995.html
same as your first picture but another color.

Over on Wayfair, Tilebar's Portmore is called Kingston and Nabi is called Delphi.

like this 4x6 arabesque. Delphi on Wayfair.

these colors are nice w/your kitchen.

This marble and glass one looks pretty

https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/ivy-hill-tile-mogo-2-x-5-marbleglass-herringbone-mosaic-wall-tile-sost4738.html

Artic white marble tile?

You have to bring in the decor elements to add some warmth. wood tray, cuttingboard, ceramic pot, etc.

What about this Emser tile? they have a few colors (really pretty blush color too) Passion 3x8. 2nd one is the Azul color shown in the double 90 degree herringbone pattern.

https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/emser-tile-passion-3-x-8-beveled-porcelain-tile-frsw2087.html?piid=53640730

TileGen. Natural Bianco 2" x 6" Subway Metal and Marble Mosaic Tile in Gold/White Wall Tile (10 sheets/9.7sqft.)

I love the look of this, white with a little gold

Alice, what is the name of your countertops?

Can you use the same matching solid counter material for your backsplash, and run it right up to the cabinets? I wouldn’t add a third material or pattern to the kitchen.

I agree, Beth is great ;) very helpful :) I got some of the samples I ordered in today. Still waiting for a few others. I’m leaning toward either the chevron pattern mosaic on right or the herringbone pattern.

I think you are heading in the right direction. Can you get a box of your favorite two or three (and just return). Add double sided painters tape to a set of tiles at a time and step back.

I think you could choose any of them and have them work. the first photo w/the dark tiles look a bit green?? is it the photo/lighting?

I like the soft blue grays.

if you do the white/gray chevron, it may look like this once up

This one is what your sample, 2nd from right, would look like installed:

here's the one w/MOP

And the octagon one on the far left of your sample? looks like this (this is calacatta marble)

again, notice how the wood accessory items really warm up all the cold white/gray

I adore this one from backsplash.com

they have this style too

(you have to accessorize w/something like this!^

what about a darker contrast?

do you like this clipped diamond mosaic? doesn't have a lot of gray to it. it's wite marble w/the gray dots

I like it in a vertical layout, but it also comes in a carrara or w/mirror or black dots

if you like a blue crackle, try this Bali color from Encore Cermaics in a herringbone. They have these ready to go under Quick ship

https://encoreceramics.com/product/bali-crackle-glaze/

Out of all these amazing suggestions, the light grays and slightly blue ones seem the best. A herringbone installation sounds perfect. You need to get enough tiles of each favorite and see several of them on the wall. Only you can tell which works in person. But there are SO many good ideas here!