I agree, you definitely need something calming and simple so it won't clash with the dramatic island stone. I like the way the wall looks now. Perhaps you can install a sand-blasted glass sheet as a backsplash. I think that would complement your kitchen's style.

have to sit and study what is going on between floor counters and wall cabs because its not clear. All lighting has to be known as to its effect........ under cab lighting? Is there a light fixture besides the unusual set up over the peninsula? If the lighting is not completed do that first becuase the counter looks tan/black w movement [not pink green as in your description] . the wall cabs trend grayish /pink undertone and the floor is the warmer wood. I'm suggesting .....get the lighting installed and then consider the reality of these tones together.

immediate answer would be a black backsplash...but undercab lighting first. it would pull things together better than white in my opinion. you can get a larger size tile and darker grout .

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Not a pro but I’d be tempted to bring a cab door to different showrooms to see what might work (it’s hard to see the color in the pics)

I’d also probably look at other surfaces as well like glass and brass (I saw a fantastic brass bs in a post the other day)

Thanks all. Well we like more tiles than glass tbh. color of cabinets is beige link below. @herbflavor: thanks, nothing dark as we want to extend them to wall above cooktop and it could become very dark for our liking.. . yes lights under cab are there and we will install hood above cooktop which will have light as well.. light on top of island needs to be moved or changed but later.

here is the exact color of cabinets

https://www.egger.com/en/furniture-interior-design/decors/U115_9?country=IN

What is the material on the permeter counter ? That is what i wold use for the backsplash there . That island has to be left as the star . The pink would make mecrazy on the walls but I really dislike so that is me IMO it belongs in a bedroom . But that counter has to be astandalone no backsplash to work with it except blck

Thanks @Patricia Colwell Consulting ,, the permiter counter is the same as the island, I attached the photo of it, its granite material called verde lapponia with dark green as the most promintent color with tones of beige/peach. I understand to have same or dark color as backsplash as countertop, however didn't want to make the space so dark. Was thinking beige stone look like tiles of 120x60cm format.. but then not sure!!

Visual clutter: a protruding sidexside stainless fridge, with an ice/water dispenser on the outside of the door. Certainly not in keeping with the sleek, contemporary, minimalist look you’re aiming for.

A built-in fridge with matching cabinetry doors, would be more in keeping with your desired esthetic.

@darbuka: i know but its expensive one (3-4 years old) so would wait a bit before changing to a built in one in the future

Hi @Maureen, thank you very much for your thoughtful advice — I really appreciate you taking the time to look closely at the cabinetry and granite.

If we were to explore a green tile option, our preference would likely be to extend it full height on the wall behind the cooktop (where the hood will eventually be installed) to maintain uniformity and avoid introducing another color above. We are also leaning toward a matte finish, since the granite is already quite shiny, and we’d like to balance that visually. In your experience, would that approach feel cohesive, or would you still suggest limiting it to standard backsplash height?

Another idea we’ve been considering is a warm beige stone-like tile, closer to the cabinet tone, to keep everything very calm and neutral. Do you think that could work better, or would staying within the green family create stronger cohesion?

I truly appreciate your perspective and guidance — thank you again.

Use the same as the perimeter counter top.

Suggesstion: rethink the baby pink walls. Too cutsey for the island.

Do a peel and stick wallpaper in the color of the cabinets and add lots of green to relate to the island counter.

Your thinking is correct, consider choosing tile that matches your cabinets instead of your counter tops. The only problem I can see is that the Carat Beige Maureen shows doesn’t go at all well with the counters, but that’s where you are. The cabinets are yellow, the counters are pink and green. Your tile will have to have a slightly yellow undertone. This is Fireclay Tile in Tumbleweed sandwiched between your cabinets and counters.

Beige, sure. Stone-look? Not advisable. Did you have any inspiration images for this space? Could you share them with us?

Your best bet is to try lots of tiles and buy a box of your favorites (that can be returned). Add tape to the backs to get a sense of color, shape, and height. I’m sure you’ll identify the right one soon enough. We had a strong green granite counter years ago, but didn’t spend enough time comparing/testing…always regretted the outcome.

I am able to find backsplash tile that works with the countertops - but then when I take the color of the cabinets into consideration, it causes issues for me. I even found some stone/natural look tiles that work with the cabinets. They just don't work with the countertops.

This is a tough one.

I feel like your lighting is altering the color of the countertop. Does it really look as "pink" as it does in the smaller square photo that you've shared?

Verde Lapponia granite:

since it's very modern, what about a back painted glass? (I hope you're having under cabinet lighting installed. it's very dark)

Literally comes in any color. you could have your stone color matched and use that tone. or, pick out a lighter one that coordinates

you could also do a glass tile

Oh, the painted glass would look great! --non-expert

"There is an existing tile backsplash from the previous kitchen." Where? The pics you posted show a stone with a minimal veining. I would leave it and move on.

Thanks, the color of Counter worktop is "Deep forest green granite with warm peach-beige veining and dark charcoal movement"

arcy_gw: "'There is an existing tile backsplash from the previous kitchen.' Where?"

It's most visible in the first photo. There appear to be three, large porcelain tiles below the pink wall labeled "Hood".

So it's not one piece, well I still say it's pretty good as is. Large format tile like this is a great alternative when you don't have a slab.

Thanks @arcy_gw, question is which color 😌 .. im leaning towards matt beige to match the cabinets instead of dark green to match the granite counter (to not make the space dark) . i want to extend them up to the wall where eventually hood will be installed. Thoughts on color choice for large format tiles are welcome folks?

for example,

what do y'all think of:

Using AI:

or perhaps simpler beige tiles no patterns and matt:

with the greens that @Maureen proposed above:

No pattern, no texture, no color variation in the tile - my recommendation. But you do you.

Hi @wdccruise, I think pale green glass might be great. Your CoPilot image looks as good as it can, but in both images the cabinets just look so yellow. It’s just an awful color to my eye, and the way to mitigate that (see it less) is to choose a yellow beige backsplash in a similar color, maybe less saturated. It stinks, but the way to overcome a bad color choice is to add more of it - steer into the skid. To see this yourself you can try using a beige colored glass. It’ll make everything else fade into the background and the countertop pop.

Someone, presumably the OP, likes that yellow. Your green backsplash will emphasize it in a way she might love.

@eam44 not yellow its beige, perhaps the lighting (which still needs to be fixed) makes it look like yellow.

Removed earlier CoPilot-generated images. I had forgotten that the upper cabinets are Carat Beige, as shown in Maureen's comment above. I had CoPilot create a new image, asking it to make the backsplash Carat Beige. How would it look in real life with the pink and green countertop? Maybe you can buy a paint sample.

@wdccruise thanks, the color of counter worktop verde lapponia is described as: Deep forest green granite with warm peach-beige veining and dark charcoal movement

as i said still need to fix the lighting but thatll be at the end as need to combine with other electrical works.

I'd be at the shower door fabricator. No grout, Zero pink : (

Tinted GLASS.

Sorry, light it up, and go big, or stay home. That's the decision you already made.

Try an AI of that

Here's the CoPilot AI image again with the subtle green glass.

I think the textured beige tile adds some texture to the otherwise all smooth finishes and works, but the dark Gerry tile is more dramatic and adds character.Either choice would work.

I'd go for a sagey/light green something. There is too much beige for me already. Nothing shiny as the lighting throws reflections off. Don't go too dark but too light will not work either. Good luck!

NO stone look anything and that counter now drives every choice and those choices all need to be as simple as possible I woould do back painted glass custom to elimnate grout lines done in a colr to match the green in the counter not any other choice unless you can find a tile that is the exact match and have matching grout . I will say pink walls are turn off for me in any space other than abedroom.

I like the beige verigated tiles you posted 2 days ago. There's enough variation that picks up the many colors in your kitchen. However, do the lighting before you put in the black splash, because it can change it all.

How about enamel paint; gloss, satin, etc.?

Your space seems dark to me, especially being a kitchen. What about mirroring it? No competing with colors and helping the space appear bigger. Mirrors come in different tints, etc.

Sahil dual,

The following opinion is base purely on my feelings, based fm the pics of different tiles colors:

Counter top choice, indicates you've got a bit of bravery and free spirit.

- the green shade seems to say you're embracing the brave part of you.

- the beige tones seem to say you got scared, you want to play it safe; you'll just show a little wildness.

Cabinets are beige, rest of the living areas are (pink) light colored, could that be enough safety? Maybe balance it out with some moodiness.

I hope this helps, a little.

not a pro, but I like the first two AI pics you posted, both looked calm. also liked the green as a pop of colour. If I was living with it I would go with your pics of beige.

Base cabinets appear lighter than wall cabinets. They present a large vertical block of color. Perhaps you could match remaining walls/backsplash to the existing vertical block.

From a distance, I think a viewer would see two colors (base and wall cabinets). Third color (horizontal granite) would come into view as the kitchen is entered.