Great looking kitchen! Will the backsplash go all the way across or is your oven/microwave filling in that area?

If you want a classic look that will never go out of style, go with cream subway tile. I would not use white because it would be too bright for the floor. Whatever you do, make sure it works with your floor or you will be unhappy.

a clear & carrera marble subway tile indeed.

Perhaps a glass subway tile? It gives a modern update to a classic look and comes in many different colors to choose from. Please let us know if we can help you get a few samples to compare.

You can't go wrong with glass subway tiles. I also like the idea of cream subway tiles but I would add two rows of glass mosaic tiles in a color matching your accents. By choosing such a small area to add color, you get the impact but it will be really easy to change out when your taste changes.

If you change a small area of tile, you still need to change all of the tile. Right? Or am I missing something.

Your backsplash area isn't huge. It won't cost much to change it if you ever tire of it. Luckily, backsplash is the cheapest part of a kitchen remodel.

Have fun with whatever you choose. Your kitchen looks really well done.

The glass tiles can be removed and replaced with another mosaic tile in the same size. I do agree however, it is not very expensive to replace the entire backsplash anyway especially if using subway tile.

Check this tile out. It has creme, red/brown and silver. I found it at Home Depot of all places. I think it would look good with your colors. It's a 1x2.

I do have a microwave and oven in the empty space in the middle. InterioRe-Styling I am really liking the example you gave me! also, I never thought about taking the floor into consideration - thanks so much for the advice on color Addison Design! All great inputs from everyone!

What do you think of these examples in the pictures?

wow - they all look great. I didnt think I would like the botom one, but when I looked at it up close, I really liked it!

Remember when you add lines at the top and bottom of your backsplash, you are shrinking the visible space between the cabinets and the counter. Not such an issue when you have high cabinets or a long run. Your run is a bit smaller and I would stick with very sleek lines.

Just my unprofessional opinion. And you know what they say about those. LOL

I would go with something simple (and not too yellowy) because you have pinky-beige floor tile. Carrara would look great.

My husband thought this was our kitchen. Nonetheless, I have chosen a glass mosaic tile for the small area. To add a bolder pop of color all of my accent pieces are a deep red including a few small . I plan on carrying the same color scheme into the attached dining area which is small.

... meant to say small appliances - coffee maker and toaster....