I think it looks great as is. But if you keep it, they should give you a partial refund.

Let the vent hood be the star. And, yes, accent tile behind the range is dated.

What does the countertop look like? I don't particularly care for that same color accent behind the stove. It would have looked nice if all of it was herringbone.

Once you have your stuff on the countertop , you probably won't even notice that you don't have it.

@Debbi Washburn this is the counter. Dont mind the old backsplash 🤣

It looks great as-is. Save your money and move on. If you think it looks a bit plain (it doesn't), it's going to look much better after this space is finished and your stuff is put back in.

If you still think it looks plain after that, install some kind of utensil holder there. the bar could be attached to the cabinets on either side if you didn't want to drill holes in the tile (the cabinet wood can be patched if you decide to take it down).

I think I would leave it as is and use a nice white grout in there.

right now i see wavy, uneven lines in the tile that's there. is that an illusion?

put up a laser level, or get a 6 foot level and see if it's straight.

maybe it's just this photo.

if you gave them the diagram, and they quoted you a price to have that done (which would have cost you hundreds of dollars more for the time spent doing it) then why wasn't it done?

Did you ask what happened and if they're going to deduct some money from the price?

have you paid them in full yet?

is this what you wanted? how wide is your stovetop?

the design looks better when you have a wider area like this one

Personally, I would have chosen a diff tile than a 3x6. a longer 2x10, 2.5x8, would have looked much better.

this is a 2x8. looks so much nicer, and done all the way across.

If indeed these tiles are laid wonky, have it taken out and do another tile.

do the entire thing in the herringbone, not just behind the stove.

smaller chevron w/varied colors of marble.

if you prefer the 3x6, it too can be done in a herringbone along the entire wall.

and no, it's not dated. herringbone has been around for hundreds of years. but do the entire wall, not an accent.

if you go w/the regular design, and have to redo it, pick a more interesting tile

This is the cloe tile shown w/your accent you like. at least it's better looking than the plain white. these are about a 2x8" size tile.

I think this marble chevron would look beautiful in your kitchen. if you have redo, do the longer tiles, or pick this one!

Exactly ! Beth says it best!