I would use the gray color from the counter to do the backspalsh . Make sure all your lighting is the same in the space and right now wait until you have the new light fixture I lkke lEDs 4000K for kitchen lighting, in fact I use it everywhere in my house . it keeps colors true so make these kind of decisions a bit easier . I think the blinds on that window are very heavy looking what do you need them for ? I agree some color in the space would be nice but before choosing that I would need to see the areas surrounding this one.

I'm almost always a fan of white subway tile but in your kitchen there is already so much white that introducing color in your backsplash might be helpful. I wouldn't suggest a multicolored, small tile look. That is a trend best left behind. Something with a bit of color and perhaps texture might be nice. Good luck!

I would paint over the gray walls and take a look with fresh eyes. Right now they dominate this small space and you are trying to pick a backsplash that works...the flooring is already so much gray. I would add color and life to the tile and curtains ;)

What color would you paint the walls?

I would look at larger mosaics that bring in all the colors: cream, white and gray. There are some stone mosaics that do that. The tiles themselves are 2-6” wide. I have seen them in hex, subway, and arabesque.

Should I add canned lighting?

people often browse and create a mood board w elements they find they like. then see what works and which changes make the most sense for you. You have the nice two long walls.....what colors or textures or art do you like on walls/ then think about corresponding window hardware or new treatments which is more of an investment so you have to think that over a bit. . backsplash can come a bit later when you get things personalized a little more. shown here is more color for accent walls just adjacent to kitchen so the personalization can take place and leave the kitchen in your basic tones. One of the sets of windows has shutters which means no fabric hanging or draping .... the other has a cellular shade with top down for flexible use. A mood board helps people know what you like so people can offer more....right now no one knows what you like/dislike.

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Almost any color goes with gray and white, but I agree with the comment that you would do better with a different wall color. If this room opens to another room you will need to take into consideration the colors in that room. Go to a tile store and bring home several different tiles to look at in your kitchen. Once you have narrowed down your selection, sometimes it helps to buy more so you can see a bigger sample. Once you decide on the backsplash then think about a different wall color. There are a thousand different paint colors so you decide that last.

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After seeing some of the visuals offered here, I definitely agree that changing up the wall color would be a great idea. I am surprised at how much I like that pale warm yellow that herbflavor showed. That looks so appealing to me. I also really liked the blue green. If you weren't planning on repainting, think about adding in some contrasting colors even just for accessories on the countertop. Right now you have it very gray and white only.

If it were me, i would paint the walls a lot lighter color to reduce the contrast between the walls and the upper cabs (the current contrast emphasizes the shortness of the cabs now) - i think it will help the whole space feel airer - i would also add in some texture like woven blinds, wood cutting boards, etc. to warm it up ETA - love a yellow kitchen 🤩

There are hundreds of colors that you can use in your kitchen with the countertops, cabinets and flooring choice. The questions are, what colors will work with the other colors in your home and what colors you love.

If you love teal green and have pillows and art with teal green in your living room you may not want to make your kitchen walls a muted olive green even if you like some of the pictures with muted olive greens and khaki colors.

Colors should flow from one room to the next, repeating some colors from each room in the next room, creating a feeling of harmony.

Below are some examples of whole home color palettes. They may not be your favorite colors, but they give you an idea of how the colors in each room relate somehow to the colors in the other rooms.

Thank you, my entire house is the same gray color with white trim. In my other spaces I've added wood and gold accessories and some plants.

We get so accustomed to pictures of staged homes that we forget that staging is about depersonalizing a space. Decorating your home is all about personalizing the space. Putting your own stamp on it.

Safe and neutral will always be missing something - your personality.

What colors do you love. Do you wear a wardrobe of all gray and white or do you wear colors?

When you walk through a department store or through Bed Bath and Beyond are you drawn to the clothing and furniture and art that is all gray, or do you see that bright red scarf or the blue towels or the green botanical bedspread and smile?

Does the gray and white palette with a touch of wood and gold accessories represent who you are?

Paint the walls white to match your cabinets, then go with a pretty blue or green tiled backsplash. It will look great with your new counters and feel very fresh. Some examples:

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