Remove the 4" backsplash if you want tile instead. Adding tile above an existing 4" backsplash often looks like the owner was trying to save money.

Leave the splash and don't do tile if you want to keep it simple and inexpensive. Or remove the splash and do tile up to the bottom of the cabinets, if you want to spend about 2-3K.

As other said, either keep the granite and no tile, or remove the granite backsplash and add tile up to the bottom of the cabinets.

^^^Agree with above comments. Tile with a 4” splash is not a good look.

Yeah, tile or the 4” granite granite, not both. But here’s the thing - your kitchen looks fine. I might replace the backsplash because I love tile, but there really is no need.

For me the priority would be replacing the micro-hood because i love to cook and I don’t like a smelly hot kitchen in the summer, but that’s me. If the priority for you is the splash, then i guess do that.

If you do decide to tile, the sample you have up looks way too white with your granite.

Agree - do the existing 4” or full tile from top to cupboard bottom. I hadn’t noticed the tile sample against wall. I agree with maggieq that it’s way too white. It’s also way too busy with the granite pattern if the layout on that sample is what’s being considered. If the subway tile is being considered, match the color to the lightest color in granite - the background tone. And, use all one size tile in a simple layout.

I would remove the 4” backsplash and take a piece of it to the tile store to see samples. The countertop is the busy boss so keep it simple like a bone white subway. Your sample on the left is too busy. Beautiful cabinets!

Why do you want to add tile? If you do, then you would remove the current backsplash. No tile above the cabinets. If you want to keep it inexpensive, no need to add tile.

“The countertop is the busy boss…”

Yes, the pattern in the counters should be the focus. Either just paint above the 4” splash, or remove it and add a simple cream colored tile…no pattern. You don’t want the tile competing with the granite. You also have some pattern in the cabinet grain, so keep it simple and ”calm.”

Thanks everyone. North idaho cabin so subway tile seemed a little too formal and rigid. Not organic enough for the space. No room to remove the micro but I’d love to! I’ll remove the granite backsplash for sure! Just thought it might be interesting to keep it if the new tile was basic enough.

I would keep the granite backsplash, and paint the wall above it. I see no reason to take a chance on damaging the countertop, when the existing splash is removed. Thats not a chance I would take, since it looks just fine the way it is.

You already have a 4" backsplash. You either keep it and add no other tile, or you remove it and add a new splash. Using both means you have two backsplashes and looks like a mistake.

I think it looks great as is. The counters are the star of the show and look fantastic with the cabinets. This is a summer cabinet that looks warm and inviting. Tiling in the space under the cabinets is going to make it look more sleek and hard. I just don't see the reason to mess with success.