I agree with Lyn’s comments. It’s definitely NOT a mistake to omit the 4” backsplash.

Showing us a picture of where your stove sits would be helpful.

If i understand correctly, you were wanting only a 4 ” backsplash fot the rest of the kitchen?

Yes, run the tile down to the counter. That’s the more updated look.

Here is a pic of the wall with the stove. i am planning to tile from the counter up to the bottom of the cabinets on this wall. On the left side by the toaster, should i tile all the way to the edge of the window? or stop where the counter ends? It’s about 1” difference.

Backsplash runs with the counter.

Agreed, the backsplash should run the length of the counter.

A ribbed backsplash in akitchen IMO will be a nightmare to clean. But the tile goes as mentioned.

Lovely kitchen! if you could add one more shelf to that corner, it would feel more balanced on that wall.

You could try running the backsplash all under the cabinets, to the end of the countertops, and along with window and around the open shelves.

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It's actually a good thing you didn't get the 4" backsplash if you're wanting to add another backsplash. The backsplash should end with the counter and perhaps you could even go up the wall and around the window.

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