Some inspiration, all the pics have your countertop. I like the first pic, also love glass tiles. Lovely kitchen you have

Thank you very much B. The grey glass is nice on the last photo!

I have a marble backsplash so I'm a little biased but I think it would be perfect with your cabinets and appliances, and floor. It's a classic look. Glass tiles are a more modern application, but there are quite a few dilemmas on houzz regarding glass tiles, so I would shy away from that option. Just my opinion.

go with the marble the one on top so it doesn't look like it is trying to match timeless and lovely

Thank you rocketcat & Sabrina!

Sabrina, all the marble tiles shown actually come together in packs of 8. So some have a much lighter tone and some are definitely more grey. Maybe I'll go source some marble tiles that don't vary from tile to tile & are more uniform.

I think what you are looking at is calacutta which is always beautiful. I think you are ok since your counters don't seem to have a lot of movement.

Marble definitely!!!

Looks like Carrera to me!

The herringbone marble would be fabulous with your counters.

Marble is a natural stone, variation in color and movement are common. I think you'd enjoy the movement.

Leelee, I absolutely love the herringbone pattern (and with just about anything! Haha). I think this could be a good option, as long as it doesn't look too weird set up against the Quartz (fingers crossed)!

I agree with Blen, glass tiles are lovely. Kudos to hubby for vetoing subway tiles - 2 stars for him. Consider a glass tile mosaic with just a touch of brown to tie in your floors.

New Contender in the mix. Marble herringbone from Tile Bar (in the middle).

Also got 4 samples (polished and honed) from Builder depot (?) but they're not doing it for me.

We've got cabinets and counters, so backsplash decision making is in full effect! ;)

I vote for herringbone, especially the one leelee posted, with a good mix of lighter tiles in the pattern!

Curious as to why you choose that floor? I would have thought a grey washed hardwood over med brown walnut/hickory to complement the new kitchen.

The herringbone is too busy for such a small amount of backsplash. Try a fun boarder around the perimeter (adds interest) too much of one color is too monochromatic and boring, add stacked slats of carrera and calacatta backsplash.

Boring is not a bad thing.

Tqtqtbw, I agree. And If I could find a marble similar to that photo I would be extra happy!

Serra Design Inc, the floor was there before the kitchen renovation, or before the ideas even becoming a reality. And it actually has more grey in it than shows in the photo. It works with our starter home budget and actually looks great in person (in my opinion ;) since it carries thru different areas and has enough brown and grey to pull both in. I've seen the look of a stripe thru the marble, just not sure what color or material I would choose if I were to lean that way. Beautiful photo of that kitchen by the way, thanks for the inspiration.

Gustaviatex, agreed ;) i think as our family grows and I have a bit of a busier life with little kids and life in general, I'm finding myself drawn to clean, crisp, and calm. Which is apparently meaning white! I can add color in the accessories :)

Love the installed counter! The face/edge seems especially thick...are the counters actually that thick or is it just the edge treatment? How thick is it? Looks really nice!

did you put under cabinet lighting that is really essential

I personally would go with a solid light grey. Whites are hard to match, and LG Minuet is suppose to mimic Carrara marble. I think if you put the "fake" right next to the real thing, it will look like you attempted to match but couldn't. Just my opinion.

Why not do something totally different? Add some color with hand glazed tiles (check out Fireclay Tile's website) or hand painted terracotta or encaustic tiles from Tabarka? They have some wonderful (not boring) tiles that you will not see everywhere!

I like the floor I think it is timeless and adds warmth. Have you thought about antique mirror it looks so pretty and adds a sparkle to the kitchen without adding another design element.

Rocketcat, it's a miter edge, so it's just the edge that is that thick. I did a 2 inch edge, for a nice, substantial look.

Sabrina, thanks so much for the comments about the floor. I'm happy with them! As far as backsplash, I think we're looking to stick with something simple and classic, that can also be open to possible re-sale or renters in the future!

Diana Beir, I actually ordered some samples from Fire Clay! Wonderful company, and their colors were lovely! We have one of the light greys in the (growing!) pile of possibilities!

Good luck Sarah and let us know what you choose!

Can you tell me what cabinet color did you use? I'm considering Minuet countertops and I'm currently trying to choose a "white" cabinet color. Thank you.

Sarah, your kitchen turned out beautiful!! I have to thank you for returning to your thread and providing updates as you went through the process, it really makes a difference to those who are reading these threads and trying to make decisions!!

do same as counter top. looks clean.