i think the cooler metal hardware breaks up what technically may be a warmer white cabinet front. so the issue you bring up isnt as much as you think. what backsplashes have you looked at? Do you have an inspiration pic for your final desire? I would think a wide range of choices would work.

color? pattern?

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Maybe you need to post more images, but it looks to me like you have a 2” quartz backsplash already. Is that accurate?

Thank you. chispa is right - that is the shadow, not the backsplash. I have reviewed all the older posts and gone to lots of stores, but as of now have not had luck on the backsplash tiles. any recommendations would be appreciatedrecited. Thanks!

Ok.

There’s a fine line between understated and plain. From what little we can see you might want to consider adding some visual interest in the backsplash. You can do this in several ways.

First, you can use an unusual material like sheet glass, metal, or ceramic tile that resembles another material, like bead board. Second, you could use color, although you seem reluctant to do that. Third, you can choose a tile with texture, either visual texture like glaze variability, or actual 3D texture like ruffles or grooves. This third option might be a great choice for you. The tiles below give you examples of a waffle texture, and glaze variability. The third option introduces visual texture by using the same glaze in different sheens, matte and gloss.

Give some thought as to which direction might work best for you, and I’m happy to give you more specific recommendations. Also, consider adding more images of the space.

"been to lots of stores" Where are your samples brought home? Even if you had really specefic ideas the " bringing home into the space " has to happen. Some folks find the first idea is spot on...sometimes once you see tiles in your space the impression and choices change.