Your backsplash is beautiful! I wish I had been creative like that with mine! I am not sure about the grout, I think I might just do a grout that blends in. You already see the definition in the tiles due to the herringbone pattern, I don't think you need darker grout. IMO I wouldn't want to do anything to take away from the tile and the pattern.

Without reading your comments, I first thought you should do dark grey. So, I think it is a good idea!! With the cabinet stain, ORB pulls and black counter, it might make your space look more.... vintage. Is that what you want?

BTW, that is a very beautiful BS choice. Well done.

Well, vintage was the original idea because this is a remodel of our family farm's kitchen that my in-laws for several generations have lived in. Now we have lived here for 20 years and it was time to replace the 65 year old cupboards. We have college kids and they hated to see the old stuff go so I tried to keep the spirit of the place. The counters are soapstone, the knobs are the black iron that Amerock makes. The exposed hinges match. The wood is cherry.

Thanks for both of your comments. Score 1 to 1.

Here is a link that might be useful: My intro to my remodel project

I was hoping that was your intent...... :) I think a blending-in color would look very nice, but a dark grey would look more vintage/lived in. You can't go wrong with either choice.... they will just have different effects.

enduring, I cannot wait to see your completed (grouted) backsplash, and completed kitchen for that matter! I just read your linked thread how did I miss that--or did I post when it first appeared and miss seeing that I did, too?? LOL). LOVE the stories about your home and the progression of your reno, and I absolutely love how your kitchen looks so far.

Have a happy night!

enduring, how about maing a sample board with the dark grout? White is definitely out, but even with gray there are so many variables. You are working so hard on instaling this backsplsh that I would hate to see you unhappy with it when your grout it.

Hi thanks for the kind words epressler, lolauren, cat_mom, & ellendi. It has much longer than I had projected to remodel this kitchen, oh well (I am secretly starting to plan a modest remodel of my bath off the kitchen). My husband loves the almost finished new kitchen. He is so kind.

ellendi, thats a great idea, I guess I have enough practice now & so I should have no trouble setting up a sample board.

It looks fantastic already! I suspect that a light grout will reduce the impact of the pattern. The first photo you posted is probably a good proxy for how it would look with darker grout. I think the definition it would provide would be great.

I vote for a medium/dark gray. I don't see a very dark harsh gray, but definitely one with color that is not too light.
When I look at the pic that shows some of the bs in shadow, I like the definition it has in the shadowed area more.
You did a lot of great work making the herringbone pattern, so I'd highlight how special that is. You should be proud ;)