The HD white subway tile....it does have a very slight light gray tone. I've used it with this same countertop and a soft gray grout...it really make your countertop the star.

If you are looking for a wonderful wall color to finish off your kitchen (and you can use a "is this color blue or light green?" try samples of SW Rainwashed. If you have stainless appliances the kitchen will look cool and fresh.

I agreed. Deciding a back splash is far more difficult to decide a counter top and appliances. I have been searching for one month plus and bought different samples to try on it. The tiles i like is either not suitable to use as a back splash (rough surface, not stain resistant) or too expensive. Having to cook almost every night and without a range hood that vented out ,I have to limit my choices.

glass tiles can look too busy....pick a bigger tile

I would have chosen the grey like Studio10001 at the top but my wife chose the polished basalt/unpolished basalt/stainless steel mosaic from CIOT in Concord (Basalt Linear w/Stainless Steel Mosaic). It really makes the whole kitchen 'pop' and plays nicely with the SS appliances. She sealed it with sealer from Home Depot and it's easy to clean.

Almost finished below - still have to box in above the cabinets

Why not try a wallpaper that coordinates with the other colors and shapes you have mentioned. You can run one row of subways tile along the edge of the counter-top. Or, try painted bead board. Use the type designed for bathrooms. Very simple look.

I am in the process of updating my own kitchen and also have white shaker cabinets, so I've pondered your situation for several months. My recommended backsplash for your kitchen would be white subway tiles, but tiles with bevel edges. The bevel edge is a fresh take on subway. Use a light gray grout to connect your floors to your backsplash and also pull the gray found in your tops. If you haven't selected hardware, try gunmetal finish cup handles for drawers and matching knobs for the doors. Elements have a great version. Again, the gunmetal hardware will compliment the gray floors and won't fight brushed nickel fixtures or stainless appliances.

As it's an old house, I'd probably go with beadboard. It's got the old-fashioned look to it, easy to wipe down. I'd really be careful of using any strong colors that you will get tired of in a couple of years and be stuck with.

Hi, how about glass with a sun or sky. You can be bold as it is a print and the glass over is easy to clean with a depth.

Have you considered bead-board?

This one from Lowes seems to have all the colors of your floors; only in smaller subway tile style. No need to use grout with these.

Rockstyle Silver Glazed Porcelain Tiles

http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/786098/786098011158lg.jpg

Obviously as a glass company we are going to talk glass - so why go plain perhaps - either a painted splashback in your favourite colour

I always recommend to our customers to get some sample posts and paint in on the walls first - easier to paint over it then replace it if you dont like it

Also someone mentioned the bleed through - always apply a base coat if you are considering using glass - sound crazy but there is a grey paint that is designed to block out bleed through - otherwise a white base coat

When I redid my kitchen - I chose a digitally printed image of my favourite flowers (tulips) as my splashback behind the stove and then complimented it with painted (metalic) textured glass - looks totally different with the light on it

I would consider a wood grained ceramic that is on the natural lighter-grey end of the spectrum - possibly a birch. Similar to the flooring in this picture that was posted above and this quick find. It gives warmth and texture to the space without darking up the kitchen. You may want to look into smaller planks but this is the general idea. The gray or green glass subway tiles would also be beautiful, subtle and easy to clean.

Mike JB, couldn't agree more! With that in mind...when we put on addition for my Mom, we wanted to do something very special for her. We made a photo backsplash. Yes, we used her actual photos. All but one friend commented on "resale value". Not everything is based on resale, after all, in 20 years your new kitchen will be dated. Hahaha. So do what makes you happy. You can't please all the potential next owners, so please yourself.

Oh, our contractor wanted to kill me, but he ended up having a lot of fun learning a new process and loved the outcome. As did my Mom!

Looks lovely! Congratulations!!!

Good choice. Back splash has to be functional. I am using the similar type of tiles but in light gray color. They are porcelain, very easy to clean.

Perfect! Looks really nice! So flexible with any added color scheme. :)

I am a big fan of mosaic tile backspash. I would suggest to go with onyx mosaic tile backsplash. It looks elegant and beautiful.
Ideas regarding onyx mosaic tile backsplashes here - http://www.eskandaristone.com/onyx-tile/

i would go for a BRASS backsplash. sheets of brass stuck to the wall or if the wall isn't true, glue the sheet to thin hardboard and then glue the hardboard to the wall. if you're looking for some colour i would use a rough dark yellow.

It looks lovely. You can add color with accessories. That way, when you get tired of a color you can get new accessories, rather than being stuck with a backsplash color that you no longer care for.

I like glass mosaic for backsplash. It looks beautiful and can add a sparkle in our living. “Onix” collection of glass mosaic is something which can be my first choice for this. You can browse its collection at Centura Tile dealer near you. http://bit.ly/1CT8bz1

Are you all set? If not, would be glad to help you out! I do custom mosaic back splashes. Contact me if interested. I've attached a few pictures to inspire, perhaps!

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