Maybe something like this Encore tile would mimic the off white and taupe seats?

Here is a link that might be useful:

It sounds like three back splashes to me--granite, tile, and paint. Not knowing your layout, I can't picture it working.

So my first thought was, I wonder if that would be a pain to clean with nooks and crannies? And my second thought was, why not just run the granite up all of the backsplash? (Especially behind the range where a solid material would be easier to clean.) I admit though that I tend to choose fewer materials because I prefer a simpler/cleaner look.

So it is entirely possible that I'm lacking in vision and it would be awesome.

Thanks for the responses and for the link, voila. I think something like it might work as an accent just behind the range. I will definitely wait to see the effect of the stone under the window & the other small backsplash before adding another element. The full stone BS behind the coffee station was a last-minute suggestion by KD. It seemed to fit both form & function and that might be all the accent I need. A full stone BS throughout the whole space would be just too much, IMO. The open spaces beneath seem to give the cabinets some visual breathing room with so much island/counter stone.

I've always been in the "less is more" camp - almost to a fault - so I'm trying not to dismiss any ideas that might be the perfect finishing touch.