I actually like the white brick look you already have. lol The dark matches but is too drab and moody for my taste. The lighter does not look right either.

Yes maybe neither is quite right. I’m wanting a warm tone that is lighter and tonal. The current backsplash is painted with limewash and the sealer hasn’t worked very well so every time splatters get on it I have to repaint it. So I’m looking for something to replace it.

These are inspiration photos - 3 of them have the same counter top as I do (mont Blanc quartzite) with the same paint color, hardware. The lighter tile is the same color (or extremely close- I have samples of that one too and it’s basically the same exact color). They look great in the photos but somehow not quite the same in my lighting…. But this is the look I’m going for.

Both look a little dingy. Your second photo looks very white. Go that way. I want to see something a little higher style like a whiter tile that goes with the cabinets but in chevron pattern. It will make a nice backdrop for all your off-white accessories.

I think the lighter one is too cool and clashes. But the darker is just meh. I would keep looking. I think a larger size or a square would be nice

I love the darker. I think it’s beautiful

What are the countertops? They are beautiful as well.

Thanks! They are Mont Blanc quartzite

i'd pick the darker tile w a lighter grout than the color of the tile .

if the sheen is about like this: [first pic] , I think it will be great....and 2nd pic shows lighter grout lifts the feel when the tile is in a gray family. Your cabs have detail / the simple color tile blending w counter is all you need..... and the tile has nice characteristics.

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