I think it will be better once the hood and pot filler are installed but I think it will still appear busy. I agree that you should see how you feel after a year.

I would leave it as well. It will be better with the hood and pot filler as Lili said.

Grout will also tone it down.

I think the tile is beautiful. When you stand back and see the whole room, it does not look as busy as you think. The color of the grout can also play a big role--so play around with different colors to see. The hood and the pot filler will also hide more of it, thus toning the impact down.

If you really don't like it, paint it.

https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/tile/paint-tile/

I would do a sample board of the tile grouted so that you can see if the pattern will settle down enough for your taste. Will there be wood trim around the windows or shelving in the corner?

You don’t have a lot going on in your kitchen, it’s pretty neutral, so I personally think the patterns adds to the room. I agree with making a grout sample board, as a matching grout can be a more subtle finished tile than contrasting. And having a professional paint them later is always an option, and faster, cleaner, and less expensive than replacing them.

@theresa21 yes shelving in corner and white marble around the windows

Sorry, it’s not my taste, but I don’t gravitate to herringbone patterns. It will look softer grouted if you keep it monochromatic, kind of like confetti maybe? Or tickertape?

Removing tile sounds horrible. Maybe look into what is involved with that and assess the risk to your cabinets and countertop.

You could also consider window treatments to soften it, although that could be a fire hazard. Wood valences might be an option if you want to cover up more of it.

I think it looks really nice. It’s unique which is also a bonus IMO . Once the tile is grouted it will look even better. Please post pics when everything is done.

Matching grout to the off white tile will help, but pattern will always appear busy. The vent hood will also help. I’d leave it for now. Once all is finished you may really like it. Tearing it out sounds like a big deal unless you absolutely hate it. Maybe give it some time. Personally, I’d skip the pot filler.

I don't think it's that bad. ( i might have gone w/this all marble version instead of yours

also notice how the warm wood shelving breaks it up a bit. )

Your hood will make a huge diff. right now, the tile hits you in the face.

I mocked up a few photos for you to see below.

here's a kitchen similar to yours w/the hood and items on the countertop.

Here's another full tile wall w/a very nice vent hood. love the contrast.

I think yours will look similar once you get everything finished.

I'd also bring in some wood items on the countertop to add some warmth and break up the design.

greenery is also good.

check out the photoshop: (enlarge it on a computer to get a bigger look)

Gave you a white vent hood to match your cabs
As a suggestion, I'd do some counter chairs something like this:

gave you some boards back in the corner, and the island.

the stools you have currently have is too dark. that spot in front of the panel looks like a black holes.

You can already see how the accessories and the chairs draw the eyes away from the bossy backsplash. Once the hood is in, it will be even better.

AND, bring in a lighter runner

I don't normally recommend bright white grout, but for yours I would. It will help 'lighten' the look

BTW, don't know what kind of hood style you're doing, but I'd match your white cabs and do some wood trim (same color as your floor) As you can see, the backsplash is really toned down. (I hope you're trimming out your windows w/casing? that will also lend a finished look)

one with lighter wood like the chairs: (lighter island decor)

here's a contrasting one to match the island

if you want stools, try something w/lighter legs so you can actually see them against the dark panel

I really hope you aren't doing a SS hood like this chimney style 0:

The colors work with everything else in the kitchen. It is just a busy pattern, which you either like or don't. I think grout that matches the white/gray background color will tone it down a bit.

If you wanted to replace it, but still want some pattern, I would look at this tile collection. It has pattern, but has a much more muted overall look.

https://www.jeffreycourt.com/chapters/park-place/

NEVER buy tile without seeing it in person! Best if you can see a larger grouted sample board and/or buy a few sheets, or several tile pieces, before placing your full order.

I think you'll like it after other items are installed. @Beth H. : knows her stuff about tile so go with her suggestion on grout. I'm with hubby on this one, wait a year. I'll bet you love it by then.

Renovation is lovely!

I like it in this setting. The tile adds interest to what is otherwise…the typical, boring white-on-white kitchen.

From afar, it does not appear too busy.

Btw, I love the patterns the light fixtures make on the ceiling! Very pretty!

Thank you all, extremely helpful!!

You have a beautiful kitchen, I agree the hood and corner shelves will change it quite a bit and I hope you are throwing in a pop of color!

The best time to remove tile is right now, before the thinset is fully cured. It might not even damage the drywall if you do it now. You will for certain damage the drywall, and have more effort, if you remove it after a year.

To do something that has the spirit of that, without all of the contrast, look at Daltile's Starcastle line. It's a beautiful stained glass, with milky swirls and some iridescence. https://www.daltile.com/products/Mosaic/Starcastle/Milky-Way

@Beth H. :gave you great visuals of what the backsplash could look like with a white hood, wood shelves and bar stools. I think it will liven up the kitchen when grouted. Pulling it down can be a huge expense and mess.

If you really, really hate it and are crying yourself to sleep every night, then pull them down.

If you're doubting yourself, hold off.

It can end up being a huge (in a good way) showstopper. I am a fan of herringbone and think you will like it when it's grouted and not in an empty kitchen.

I would at least want to see it grouted before deciding to tear it out.

I honestly think once everything is finished, it look will look great!

I think it will look very nice once you have everything in place. Try not to worry too much. Almost everyone goes through some doubt during a renovation.