The darker speck color in a nice large format glass tile . Why gold hardware?

What is the style of the kitchen?

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If you are just trying to pull your kitchen together prior to install, wait on the backsplash. That is always done last. Get the cabinets and countertops in, then pick a backsplash.

So many questions….Sorry… one more thing… what color white are the cabinets???? Are sure this counter works well with the white color of the cabinets????

These are my photos. Its a small kitchen but I needed to work within the existing layout due to budget and space. It’s not a large home.

The cabinets are Ikea Axstad and they do match the counters. One of the displays within the store even used the combination.

The pulls are more of a brass than gold I suppose and I chose the color simply because I like it. I will share that I did actually buy additional pulls in black and pewter and put them away so that down the road I can easily change them out.

I’m really happy with how it came out. You should have seen it before. I will try to find a photo from when I bought the home, it was awful.

I just feel it just looks unfinished without a backsplash. I want to choose something that its going to pop but also not something so trendy that in a few years time will look dated.

Any advice is very much appreciated.

I really like your terrazzo - looking counters, and you don't want to compete with them.

A simple backsplash in the color of your cabinet or in glass would look really nice.

To me, the countertop is quite neutral. I think I’d find a really fun colored tile. It’s a tiny space, so cost shouldn’t be prohibitive.

I would go simple backsplash as suggested above. Add color by adding a window treatment

I also have a small island for additional storage and for eating. Sits 3-4 comfortably. I usually keep 2 stools but my nephew was here this morning and he’s four so he gets a special metal stool for easy cleanup lol

Also included are photos of what was here when I bought the home. I knew when I bought it that it was something I couldnt live with. I will be adding a window treatment over the sink but wanted to select the backsplash first. I’d like to continue it over the window anove the sink as well.

I’ve been torn between the varying responses so far as well. Do I keep it simple? Or do I go bold in the smaller space?

And I have no fantasy of a backsplash making the kitchen look bigger. I wasn’t trying to suggest that in anyway. I’m well aware of the size and frankly it’s perfect for me at this stage in my life. Just looking for some tile inspiration to bring my beautiful counters and cabinets together. I’ve been browsing in stores and online and it can get overwhelming.

nice blue textured patio door moveable panel?? heck... Id pick up on the blue for some tile.very pretty. always build upon what you have...just bring in samples.

Great job! I wondered about this contoured look from Tilebar. I was wondering if the shadows might mirror the tone on tone nougat effect while the white itself might mirror the cabinets, and pull it together.

here are various levels of homage to blue..from just a cool gray grout w white tile to other interesting layers patterns and textures . cool gray w white obviously imparts bluish feel so you can coordinate w textured patio panel without an actual blue tile if you hesitate re that. the correct gray also works -not my fave. so many nice tiles . your kitchen is partly open.....still- not big- so I'd put something in.....really worth a search .

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For backsplash: tile with a subtle variation in color like white zellige tile that reflects light differently would be nice and timeless. See attached. Def take tile to ceiling near window if you can. Alternately use white tile in a pattern like herringbone as others advised.

Beyond the above, I feel like you have opps to maximize functionality and storage down the road. Consider a counter depth fridge, making the wall next to fridge shorter and adding a peninsula where fridge used to be. That will keep things open but will remove that doorway that really serves no purpose. To me, that doorway is wasted space. You’re badly in need of storage so I would have added more base cabinets where your fridge used to be and maybe even a small beverage fridge on the peninsula or on the island so you can free up space in your primary fridge. Food for thought.

I agree with @herbflavor about bringing in some color and texture. It's a small area, so you're not going to overwhelm the space or break the bank. A glazed brick would be awsome, or hand-painted terra cotta, crackle, or even the zelige tiles mentioned above. Plain and simple is ok, but your cabinets, countertop and floor are already plain/neutral, so you can afford some interest.

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Thank you

getting rid of the doorway is cost prohibitive. I looked into eliminating the wall entirely and pitting in a beam but decided against it. you cant really see but a peninsula where that wall is would creep into my living space too far and block a hallway.

The previous owners had the fridge against the wall where that opening is and a cabinet where the fridge is currently but it was really tight and boxed the room in. I gained storage by taking the cabinets to the ceiling and adding the small island. There is also a pantry closet in the hall for overflow if I needed.

I’m not really understanding where you are referring to move the fridge to? The slider and bay window are pros because of all the natural light but a con when it comes to wall space. I have the same issue in the living area. So many windows.

You've already done the work, so moving the fridge now would be very disruptive. I'd leave it as is, and concentrate on your original question, which was the backsplash.