3rd from the top with a 1/8" contrasting white grout.

The grey that is the third from the top looks lovely - its deep enough to contrast with the cabinets, and pull some tone from the counter, and it also echoes the floor.

I also like to keep things simple. My vote is for 2nd or 3rd from the top.

I love the gray-3rd from the top. It will keep the kitchen neutral while adding some nice contrast with the cabinets, and it works well with your porcelain tile floors. Beautiful kitchen!

I would take the lightest color in the granite and try to match it. You have open concept, an eye drawing backspash will come to haunt you. Keep it simple and use accessories for fun. Those you can change when you feel like it.

you definitely want to contrast the white cabinets, but you want it to contrast the countertop as well. and you don't want it the same color as the floor either: too matchy matchy. i definitely like the third from the top out of these choices, but would look at other samples too.

can you post more pictures of the countertops so we can see what colors are in the granite?

This is a thread from April 2014, a year ago. I guess they have a backsplash by now :-)

Certainly hope so! Thanks Carolins :-)

haha, i saw april 9th. didn't see the year!

Any new pics yet? If not don't feel bad. Only some of my backsplash is completed. BTW, your kitchen is gorgeous even though it's not finished.