I don't see the subway tile, can you post a closer picture?

It looks like it is stacked stone under and around where the hood is going to be and subway on either side under the cabinets....if this is correct I vote 2. Make it all stacked stone.

I'd like to see a larger picture. Also, from what I can see, the hood isn't in yet. That will make it a focal point.

All stacked stone

Thanks for all the input! Attached is a bigger pic. Let me know if that helps. Also attached is the copper hood that will be going in soon. Thanks all!

The last one doesn't look like it worked...

Oh, I see now, but they look like they blend with each other quite well. It looks pretty good in the pictures. Is it weird in person?

Nice kitchen, by the way.

I just feel like they're so similar in profile that it almost looks like a mismatch. If the stacked was more rough then it would be better but their profiles are so similar. I like the tone of the subway but I like the finish of the stacked stone. And thank you for the compliment! I will post when it's completed ... AND CLEAN! Haha

Before you do anything else have a look at metallic finished tiles. They are available in lots of finishes and can be installed on top of existing tile. By selecting a decorative rosette or acanthus leaf tile and placing them in a few locations you can have alot more oomph. For instance, take a rectanglular copper tile and install one every 12-18" roughly 6" above the counter top all the way around the room. Try a group in a symetrical layout just above the cooktop.

Stacked stone looks better !

I'd like to see the backsplash stay consistent across all walls to keep it clean and chic. It's beautiful stacked stone!

I agree that the stacked stone looks better!

My design."....background tells me that the stacked stone should
Also on be the backsplash

Hi. I was in a hurry yesterday and neglected to tell you why I would choose the stacked stone:

-using both is not working, as there is only a slight differentiation from a distance, causing the eye to detect something off-balance, not a design change.

-the subway tile is very busy. It has both cream and gray and the grout lines, and overwhelms the granite.

-the stacked stone has mainly the cream color, so is not fighting with the granite.

Cabinets: I would either move them up to the ceiling or add crown at the top (probably easier to add crown at the top, rather then moving them up and then having to add trim for the appliances to fit also).

That small of space above the cabinets, especially with the dark paint just does not give you a clean look AND it is a dusting nightmare.

Beautiful kitchen.

I voted for the stacked stone as well

Thanks so much everyone. CDR Designs, thank you, your comment pushed me over the fence. Switching to stacked throughout. We did add crown, although it's not as big as we would have wished and the paint color is being changed to Functional Gray from it's current 75% Gauntlet Gray so it will be a bit more warm and less dark. We are also installing beams in the kitchen which is why we left the space at the top. I think you're spot on with your ideas. Thank you again! Will post pix of the finished product.

Paint is better choice.



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Thanks for the input everyone! I'm SO much happier with it. Paint hasn't been changed yet but it's coming in the next days.

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Yes, much better than that chopped up look!

Looks great!

Final photo! Thanks for all your help. Just awaiting pendants now and we are moving the micro/oven from above counter to below.

Open, as usual, to any easily changeable ideas to improve the space :)