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Reflections Interior Designs Hi, gosh, that's frustrating when that happens isn't it? My thought is to try Shaker Beige from Benjamin Moore, that will tie in the counter top nicely. Will you be tiling the back splash?
Jil
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Castle Rock Construction I would install a glass tile back splash that has yellow with red accent tiles

Castle Rock Construction A couple of examples http://homeposh.com/glass-tiles-for-backsplash-in-the-kitchen/red-yellow-white-bijou-glass-mosaic-tiles-for-backsplash/ http://www.mosaicartsupply.com/stained-glass-mosaic-tile-red-yellow.aspx

mitziegail Yes, very frustrating! The backsplash is linear glass/tile. The colors are tan, brown, some medium gray, and cream. We like bold colors so I'm willing to use whatever colors we need to. I love a red kitchen, I painted my last kitchen wine red. Will that help with the pink issue?

mitziegail Those are both super fun! Thanks for the suggestions! Here's what my backsplash looks like

Reflections Interior Designs Usually I select a 'quieter' backsplash for my client's kitchens - especially since your countertop is fairly busy. My thought is to select a more muted large subway tile. Most of my clients have a lot of items on their counters and want a cleaner look. That being said, if you'd already purchased the tile, Shaker beige will still work with this. I wouldn't suggest red, that will just play up the pink aspect.

If you love red, perhaps find another place to use that. Purchase a large piece of poster board and paint it up in a sample colour and hold it vertically and see how it looks with the counter top.

Your kitchen will be beautiful when you are finished!

Jil
Reflections Interior Designs

mitziegail Thanks, Jil! I love the poster board idea, that's definitely better than a color swatch. Unfortunately the builder only gave us a few options to choose from. We didn't get to really customize our house. Next time though :)

Castle Rock Construction The quantity & the color of the light in your kitchen will make a difference of the color of your counter top. Using a backsplash with red accents should make the countertop read more red than pink. The backsplash that you have selected is very nice and would look great. But I don't think it will help you're issue. Play with the light in your kitchen and paint some different colors on your back splash and see if it changes the look and if you find a color you like. Find a tile backsplash that has the some tones and colors. paint is cheap!

Castle Rock Construction Apologize for the bad grammar it's late.....

Reflections Interior Designs You sound like you have great taste and I'm sure what you select will be beautiful!
Jil, wwwReflectionsInteriorDesigns.com

sharpkl Do you think you could see the granite as a light terra cotta? Since you have such bright light right now it may tone down as you introduce window coverings wall color etc. bring some fabric with terra cotta in and see if it blends nicely for an idea. I would definitely bring backsplash colors home to look at rather than picking out in store. The lighting is so different. I once bought carpeting in a store thinking it was pale beige and in my house it looked yellow. That taught me the biggest lesson. Always view at the place it will be installed.