First you choose counter then backspalsh and IMO backsplash and wall color ar the last choices you make. Waht is the stuff on the walls and backside of the island? Waht are the floors they all have something to do with the counter choice . Why did you not take the cabinets to the ceiling?

I think you need to find something warmer for the countertop. Nothing you show seems to relate to the cabinets very well. For your own benefit, take a cabinet door into the showroom where you're looking at counter material so you can see them next to each other. The lighting in showrooms is rarely like what anyone has at home, so if you think you see a slab you like, ask them to move it outside so you can see it in natural light. And rethink the black backsplash. Maple with black was more commonly done 20+ years ago. It will turn your kitchen into a cave, and the contrast of a light countertop and a black splash isn't a good look. The best look would be to use the counter material also for the backsplash, but if that's out of budget, a light, neutral tile in a color found in the counter would also look good.

If the opening on the righthand side is for a fridge, is the fridge door able to open without hitting the wall- assumimg it has a righthand hinge?

neither work… what color is floor.. black backsplash made of what material? cambria has a visualizer, try using that..

What is making you go with black for your splash? Do you have an inspiration pic? Tell us more about the logic behind that choice and we can help you better with countertops. The look you are putting tofether sounds really dated, but if it is what you like, that is all that matters.

Maple really darkens over time.

in your kitchen i would stick with simple white or very light counter AND splash along the wall areas. the island in your space would be best to command some attention with pendants/ stools / and a contrasting top. I'd go that route because the cabinets are all the same tone and fairly basic ....there is no window , so light surfaces w under cab lighting will be happily received once you get the effect of that. Then "play" a little more w a different top on the island. those two counter picks arent good looking enough for the great island you will want..... and black for anything is not a good pick along your perimeter .

if BLACK has to be in your space here's honed soapstone..use it on island / I'd head back to the stoneyard tho'

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this is a more durable look for the perimeter w the light counter and splash.....your space is generously sized...you really can have island top with a lot of interest.

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Who installs cabinets without the drywall being completed and at least primed????

The vision in case I didn’t make it clear. Doesn’t feel dated at all. I’m looking for simple and clean. I love the suggestion for soapstone, I will look into that. Cambria is a great suggestion too. Thank you all.

Your vision is not maple. Maple ambers a whole lot more. And none of your choices are actually white.

I like the inspiration pic you posted. One of the reasons the dark grey matte backsplash works here is because the cabinets have a grey undertone to the finish. And, the black island ties in the dark undertone of the cabinet and the dark grey backsplash.

Your cabinets are very different from the one in the pic. They have a yellow undertone, that will become more pronounced with time. So yes, you can stick a matte dark charcoal backsplash here, but I suspect it will not have the desired impact you are seeking and the end result could look dated.

I know everyone says pick counters first and then backsplash, but I think there are instances where it is ok to look at them together. These pics have cabinets that I think are more akin to yours. (Hard to be sure with color on monitors varying.)

Thank you Kendrah, this has been extremely helpful! I see what you mean about the undertone and I was honestly hoping when I ordered them they wouldn’t have the yellow tone. But, we are here now and working with what I have! I appreciate the pictures as well, this helps a lot