Keep all the trim consistent, 2" sounds small with 7 1/2" base but hard to say without images

a 4" trim would look better.

The subway tile has little to do with what size window trim you have.

I have 3.5" trim around windows and 7.5" baseboards. I have 10ft to 12 ft ceilings. I would keep the trim consistent, unless you can't see any of the other windows from your kitchen area.

thanks all!

@dewayne that is what we wanted but got talked out of this for our home given the climate - not sure if that is true or not LOL but we went with what our window guy and builder suggested! Thank you!

This is how we're going to trim out our windows, and we're in Northern Minnesota. We're also trying to get as close as we can to a passive house so the walls will be a foot thick.

the space from range hood to RO of window to upper cabinets is 10"

I don't understand what that means.

We need to see the planand IMO 10" is planty large enough to do 4" trim and some tile but I need pics post here in a comment .

I can get a pic when I get it from our cabinet draws. @res2architect the measurement from the range hood to the rough opening of the window is 10'' - and then 10'' on the other side of the window to the upper cabinets we will have. i'm sure would make more sense with a picture- my apologies lol

@superiornewbie that window looks sharp!

I am confused over the climate having much to do with window trim.

@patrciacolwellconsulting a lot of confusion happening LOL a dry wall return was not recommended in Chicago where we are building as it can create cracks and such from moisture and would require upkeep etc. whether this is wrong or not we took our builder and window guys word for it and decided to stick with trim. does that clarify?

This has been my experience.

I'm originally from Chicago and drywall returns are typically frowned on by Irish carpenters who are pervasive in Chicago and want to clad everything in wood. There are plenty of drywall contractors who can construct drywall returns that last.

Chicago is a region of immigrants. The drywallers are Latino, the carpenters are often Irish, and the stone guys are Polish or Mexican. The stone guys used to be predominately Italian but that time has passed. It's just the way it works in Chicago.

@BeverlyFLADeziner - our builder is actually irish. we love the look of drywall return. we have that in our current home where we live in San Diego. thanks for your experience it all makes sense.

If you are concetned with upper cabinets and a hood I have to assume you will be covering the entire wall with tile rather than using it as a "backsplash".

Measurements should be to the window opening rather than the rough opening.

How high are the windows above the counter?

I have to agree this is just the drywall guy not wanting to do this so IMO push or get another guy I would not want to have something I did not want just becuase some guy does not want to do it.

@res2architect we are in SD, building afar, so I only have RO as of right now. I need to get the measurements above the counter. Yes it would be the wall not just backsplash correct. @patriciacolwellconsulting i agree but we are also just putting trust in the builders and their say so but obviously learning a lot along the way with this process and what to push for! thanks a lot!

The choice will depend on the relationship of windows, cabinets and hood of which we know very little or nothing.

The OP has started a new thread titled "Window/Casing/Upper Cab Dilemma" and provided a drawing.

thanks res2architect. Should have posted here!