If you decide to go with a granite countertop make it the star of your kitchen and choose the right backsplash.
Backsplash for busy granite countertops.
One thing i always tell my clients is you can never go wrong with subway tile either ceramic or glass or marble depending on the granite.
Use your countertop granite as backsplash material one way to keep the selection process simple is to run your countertop material up onto the wall as the backsplash instead of choosing a tile at all.
If you want to double up on the natural stone look slate tiles are a great option for a backsplash with a granite countertop.
With your dark cabinets i believe that a cream or ivory whichever is closest to the light color in your granite in a subway tile would look really nice.
If you have a busy countertop i m looking at you granite choose a solid color backsplash tile.
If you like pattern on your backsplash choose a solid color countertop.
Some busy granite countertop backsplash ideas below are granite countertops and countertops glass travertine marble grey granite from tile backsplash and quartz countertops with this lemurian blue pack.
Don t stress yourself out trying to find patterned tile with the correct undertone to go with your stone.
I think with a really busy granite you should go with a simple backsplash.
I love the glass moda tile from julian tile.
It comes in 9 different shades so it s easy to find one that works with most granites.
This style will work especially well if you have a lighter colored granite countertop as the dark slate tiles will contrast the granite.
Or if you really want glass the honey colored subway would look good.