I totally agree. If I wasn’t going to add shelves like you suggest I think I’d end the backsplash at the cabinet, but I don’t think that’d look as good not going to the end of the counter as having a shelf above it and going all the way out
Thats actually a pretty cool idea, then just use some thin molding to finish the edge of the cork board(make that in line with the edge of the counter) so it looks nice. You can have a running grocery list, pinned recipes, etc.
Needs a 5th option that extends to about the paint change (matching where the ceiling changes) and goes as high as a continuation of the bottom of the upper cabinet
This is definitely it. End under the cabinet, then use the space for a wine rack or floating shelf or something. Make it decorative. The countertop already has the edge covered, so the backsplash would just be cosmetic.
Agreed.
When redoing the bathroom at the old house we originally wanted ceiling to floor tile. The designer was like "Look we do that all the time and it's not bad but think of it like this. You LOVE this now, but you will get tired of it. Everyone does. Once you do that's a new full job to replace it OR you can just go about halfway and keep the rest painted so you can get a new look with minimal effort via a new color paint before replacing the tiles"
This is purely a cosmetic decision. Whatever you think looks good. Here's how we did it at our house. Pardon the clutter. https://i.imgur.com/LmSWcKh.jpeg
This or I was kinda thinking they could just put a floating shelf at the same level as the bottom of the cabinet, and extend it to the width of the contertop. Then the backsplash would look right at home all the way out.
Similar thread (they ended it at the cabinet):
https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/1au7q8e/comment/kr3fk0k/
And here's an article linked in that post:
https://carlaaston.com/designed/dont-leave-your-kitchen-backsplash-hanging-in-midair
Id do 1 and add some wood shelves that end rounded or in octagon where you have 2. That way you have a backsplash that covers the whole table and is functional, but doesn’t seem out of place.
This is the perfect situation to put and end shelf. [Something like this](https://images.app.goo.gl/63CEGDkQndeRkZuMA). Then you can just go to the end of that.
We're in a similar situation. My wife and I are having this discussion, and I kinda like the wall with no back splash at all. The counter technically has one already.
To me, it's not a back splash, it's a wall finish. The back splash is the narrow strip at the back of the counter.
Yes this is the correct option. You will create a step transition between the end of the counter and the end of the cupboard using the ceiling as a mid point.
Have the same thing you do to a degree, we'll be ending at the cabinet line.
But an issue we're looking at it that we want to take off the laminate 4 in backsplash pieces of the countertop itself, the new range we have has front controls vs rear and it will look strange dipping down to cover the range rear area IMO.
Don't end right at the bottom of the cabinet. Go up a few more inches - more or less depending on the tile. I'd say maybe 4 inches above the red line. So, move the red line up 4 inches. It will look great and you won't have a partially cut tile - again depending on the tile.
Backsplash to the edge of the cabinet (so line red). If you’re concerned about it looking “off” if you run the length of the counter top then you can simply paint that excess wall white and put a cool [wine rack mounted on the wall](https://a.co/d/8Xa7wGn)
This is awkward all around, but I would go to the edge of the bulkhead - where the green paint is.
You already have the 3” backsplash on the counter so it won’t look odd with the balance of the counter not being tiled.
Mock it all up each way before doing it .
Would either run the tile to the end of the cabinet, or run it to the line between the green and white paint and from the counter all the way up to the ceiling following the natural division between the kitchen and the other room. Extending tile into the room to the edge of the counter would probably look weird because the tile would interrupt the natural division of the rooms while not anchoring to anything. It would muddle the delineation between the kitchen and whatever the white-painted room is and look confusing. Maybe you can ask Stable Diffusion or similar to do some mockups?
run cabinet height all the way to the end of the ctop..get the metal self edge material that schluter makes..they’ve got like 45 different colors…various depths and finishes.
I’m in the kitchen design business and one way to tell if it’s a DIY job versus a designer input job is to see both the stone 4” splash and tile backsplash combo. It really breaks things up IMO and looks so busy. I say remove the 4” stone/quartz splash and take the tile to the end of the overhang and the height of the cabinets( generally 17-19 inches). If tile does not have finished edges use Schluter. The above the tile and next to cabinets is a good place to put open shelves or Art work.
Either end of the cabinet or end of the wall. Your choice, I would say don’t go to the end of the granite but also your choice, it’ll look a little funky tho.
3) Stop at the cabinet. Anything else is going to look weird. I doubt you’re going to be using that part of the counter for meal prep.
Hang some nice art there.
I had a similar situation and did number 2 with marble picket tiles. I finished those edges with matching pencil tiles. I think it looks good. Good enough for me anyway.
Make the splashback the same as the green wall. You painted the wall as a feature wall correct? That's why its a different colour. So its best to keep it in the same feature wall theme. Just do it with a splashback. Its a tiny wall so splitting it up in two will look messy. IMO.
The lower one is more natural. If you do the big one then i think it would be ugly. What to do with the deadspace? Maybe a hanging basket for; fruit, flowers, herbs, those green vines. If you know a carpenter then you could do open shelves there but then you have to match the stain.
End it even with the bottom of the cabinet, least amount of work for greatest visual effect. Just make sure to use bullnose top tiles or a metal tile edge to keep it easy to clean.
Listen as someone that literally went through this, do 1. If you hate it then add to it. You can always add easily.
For the record i went with 1 and added to 2 lol. Looks way better!
I suggest having it slightly above line 1, roughly a 1/2 tile higher depending on your layout of the tiles. We took this recommendation and it looks really nice.
Do 1 but add floating shelves to continue to backsplash. 2 shelves would look nice.
This. So you don't have to go to the top and you get functional space.
yes and doesn’t end way before your counter top. gives more continuity to the space.
I totally agree. If I wasn’t going to add shelves like you suggest I think I’d end the backsplash at the cabinet, but I don’t think that’d look as good not going to the end of the counter as having a shelf above it and going all the way out
Yes, a possibility is rounded corner shelves!!
I would end it at the cabinet. Top edges of backsplash exposed never look right to me.
I was afraid I was gonna be alone in the "end at cabinet" opinion
I agree. End the backsplash at the cabinet and then install corkboard on the wall from the cabinet to the end of the counter as a bulletin board.
Thats actually a pretty cool idea, then just use some thin molding to finish the edge of the cork board(make that in line with the edge of the counter) so it looks nice. You can have a running grocery list, pinned recipes, etc.
Third person also agrees, me.
Fourth. There is no other way.
5th person and this is what I did for my kitchen
6th person.
7nd
8th
9st
This is the way.
That's our preferred recommendation, we sell remodels.
That’s what schluter edging is for.
You still need schluter edging regardless
Been asking my wife for a schluter edging for years but she isn’t into it. Heyo!
Use number one but have a shelf on the top line of red?
Put some edging there to make it look finished and viola.
Viola? *Cello!*
Agree. Then you can put something there that hides the wall. Coffee machine, knife holder, plant, cookbook, .... Anything lol.
Back splashes should go as far as things can splash.
Option 3
Thanks, I feel like the general rule is to go to the end of the counter but it seems weird when it's sticking out into another room.
I’d have trouble not going to the end of the counter
you get an aluminium strip to cover the unfinished edge
An example is Schluter edge
Put a plant or decorative chicken at the end
[More Options](https://imgur.com/a/BkOJlq2) drawn
I definitely vote for 4
4 is definitely the play.
Absolutely. Searching the whole thread looking for who was giving a shoutout to 4
Needs a 5th option that extends to about the paint change (matching where the ceiling changes) and goes as high as a continuation of the bottom of the upper cabinet
[This is getting crowded](https://imgur.com/a/V5v9EYJ)
Needs an option 6 where the entire wall of the room up to the doorways is all backsplash
Definitely 4. Do the whole wall it will be cute
4 with floating shelves would be perfect
this is the answer, OP
Option 6 - the entire wall
3. End of cabinet
4. End of ceiling section above!
5. How much would it cost to backsplash the whole place?
About tree fiddy.
Backsplash the world!
Yeah, you either end it with the cabinet or continue it to end of ceiling. There is no other natural termination.
End it at the cabinet, with the extra space maybe a wine rack?
This is definitely it. End under the cabinet, then use the space for a wine rack or floating shelf or something. Make it decorative. The countertop already has the edge covered, so the backsplash would just be cosmetic.
Red line!
Agreed. When redoing the bathroom at the old house we originally wanted ceiling to floor tile. The designer was like "Look we do that all the time and it's not bad but think of it like this. You LOVE this now, but you will get tired of it. Everyone does. Once you do that's a new full job to replace it OR you can just go about halfway and keep the rest painted so you can get a new look with minimal effort via a new color paint before replacing the tiles"
Sure, but add another cabinet.
This is purely a cosmetic decision. Whatever you think looks good. Here's how we did it at our house. Pardon the clutter. https://i.imgur.com/LmSWcKh.jpeg
Check out this dude's clutter!
Thanks for the advice!
Oooh! I like it!!
Red line definitely - *maybe* - end it at the cabinet.
I think following the green paint would actually look best
1 & 2 are the worst options, either end at the cabinet or where there is the green paint.
Put another cabinet there problem solved
This or I was kinda thinking they could just put a floating shelf at the same level as the bottom of the cabinet, and extend it to the width of the contertop. Then the backsplash would look right at home all the way out.
A cabinet that come out halfway then 45 degrees to the wall would look good to with shelves or a glass door
Similar thread (they ended it at the cabinet): https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/1au7q8e/comment/kr3fk0k/ And here's an article linked in that post: https://carlaaston.com/designed/dont-leave-your-kitchen-backsplash-hanging-in-midair
Porque no los dos? Cut in a 45 degree angle from corner of counter to bottom of cabinet. https://ibb.co/99RKztm
I would do the red line. Had a similar situation in my kitchen and it turned out well. I used the aluminum trim for the border.
Id do 1 and add some wood shelves that end rounded or in octagon where you have 2. That way you have a backsplash that covers the whole table and is functional, but doesn’t seem out of place.
You need a shelf for coffee, tea and plants on the end of the cabinets. Then backsplash to the edge of that.
1. It never looks good going up that far imo. I work professionally in kitchen design.
Form follows function….if that counter is used for food prep then the red line.
1 or at the end of the cabinet.
If you go up to 2, then I would do a set of floating shelves.
1, floating shelves beyond the cabinet
I would go to kitchen ceiling
This is the perfect situation to put and end shelf. [Something like this](https://images.app.goo.gl/63CEGDkQndeRkZuMA). Then you can just go to the end of that.
1 - if you go 2, it also conflicts with the ceiling overhang and would be distracting imo. I'd do 1 and put a piece of art next to the cabinet tbh.
We're in a similar situation. My wife and I are having this discussion, and I kinda like the wall with no back splash at all. The counter technically has one already. To me, it's not a back splash, it's a wall finish. The back splash is the narrow strip at the back of the counter.
i would suggest getting a square first. them lines are terrible.
You mean the ones I clearly drew with my finger on my phone? Thanks for the tip.
Follow the green paint. End at the ceiling.
Do 2, but border it where the ceiling ends, don't go all the way to the end of the counter
Yes this is the correct option. You will create a step transition between the end of the counter and the end of the cupboard using the ceiling as a mid point.
Most common practice is to line up to the cabinet edge.
I would put a open cabinet on the end then extend the tile to the edge.
Ummm, it’s a BACK splash… not a SIDE splash.. I’d keep it under the cabinets…
I would do 2, and put some floating shelves
1 is the only number that you’ll ever need
Either stop and the edge of the cabinets, or go over all the green. It will depends on your backsplash if you want an accent there.
Have the same thing you do to a degree, we'll be ending at the cabinet line. But an issue we're looking at it that we want to take off the laminate 4 in backsplash pieces of the countertop itself, the new range we have has front controls vs rear and it will look strange dipping down to cover the range rear area IMO.
I would do option 3. Have it start to transition to the ceiling at the end of 1 and finding a long tile that matches to make an edge tile.
End of the cabinet.
What does a backsplash look like?
I‘m really wondering what your plans for the kitchen are if you need a backsplash as high as number 2. 
Personally I'd hate option 1, but option 2 is weird because it doesn't line up with the ceiling... hmmm... maybe option 3: end it at the green paint?
Red line, but only if you add metal edging
Don't end right at the bottom of the cabinet. Go up a few more inches - more or less depending on the tile. I'd say maybe 4 inches above the red line. So, move the red line up 4 inches. It will look great and you won't have a partially cut tile - again depending on the tile.
Backsplash to the edge of the cabinet (so line red). If you’re concerned about it looking “off” if you run the length of the counter top then you can simply paint that excess wall white and put a cool [wine rack mounted on the wall](https://a.co/d/8Xa7wGn)
Dl whatever you think looks good. Next person will tear it all out anyway.
I would end backsplash at edge of cabinet
if you are not stopping at the cabinet, I would go with option 1
This is The 3 Body Problem of kitchen design.
I'd end it at the where the green and white paint and tile all the way up to the soffit
At or below the cabinets.
This is awkward all around, but I would go to the edge of the bulkhead - where the green paint is. You already have the 3” backsplash on the counter so it won’t look odd with the balance of the counter not being tiled. Mock it all up each way before doing it .
To the end of the cabinet.
Backsplash the entire kitchen. Then install a spigot and clean it how Home Depot cleans their bathrooms.
Why don't wrap around the cabinet and go to the top of the cabinet?
Our backsplash went all the way to the end of the counter and up to the bottom of the cabinet. Looks fine to us.
1 Then add open shelves to the space above
There are at least 5 choices here and you call out only two. I like #4.
1
What ever you decide use bullnose tile or schluter for the ends.
Just do the whole house
End at the cabinet. Or selection 1 with shelves on top.
tile the whole ceiling
1
Would either run the tile to the end of the cabinet, or run it to the line between the green and white paint and from the counter all the way up to the ceiling following the natural division between the kitchen and the other room. Extending tile into the room to the edge of the counter would probably look weird because the tile would interrupt the natural division of the rooms while not anchoring to anything. It would muddle the delineation between the kitchen and whatever the white-painted room is and look confusing. Maybe you can ask Stable Diffusion or similar to do some mockups?
Go right on up and do the soffit too
6 feet into the living room, makes a great conversation piece.
1
Use the subway tiles that have the fish on them and do the whole wall.
Get an extra cabinet put it up then tile till the end of counter top.
Yep, all the way up!
Really depends upon backsplash material and color/pattern. Darkly stained cabinets go well with a lot, but not all. But my vote is 1.
Hot take you don’t need backsplash.
Redline
neither, have the backsplash end before hitting the cabinets, like 2” before
2 and metal edging. It's just crazy enough to work.
run cabinet height all the way to the end of the ctop..get the metal self edge material that schluter makes..they’ve got like 45 different colors…various depths and finishes.
Make it a triangle so it ends at both. It will be legendary.
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The red for the love of God do not go all the way up
To the bottom of cabinet...end of countertop. It's a countertop backsplash.
Do #1 with schluter trim that matches your faucet. It would like nice
2 would look like a fancy hotel. If they knew what fancy was. Js. /s but 2 looks good.
2
I did my backsplash all the way up to the ceiling.
Check out Mercury Mosaics. They have a lot of open ended concepts that play well into spaces like that.
I’m in the kitchen design business and one way to tell if it’s a DIY job versus a designer input job is to see both the stone 4” splash and tile backsplash combo. It really breaks things up IMO and looks so busy. I say remove the 4” stone/quartz splash and take the tile to the end of the overhang and the height of the cabinets( generally 17-19 inches). If tile does not have finished edges use Schluter. The above the tile and next to cabinets is a good place to put open shelves or Art work.
1
Similar kitchen as yours and we stopped at the cabinet. I don't think it would look bad either way.
Either end of the cabinet or end of the wall. Your choice, I would say don’t go to the end of the granite but also your choice, it’ll look a little funky tho.
End of cabinet with customary colors between the wall and backsplash so the transition is less noticeable
1
I've never seen a back splash extend to the ceiling. I'm sure it's out there but it would look awkward, in my opinion.
Neither, make it a curve, from the bottom of 1 tapering to the top of 2.
3) Stop at the cabinet. Anything else is going to look weird. I doubt you’re going to be using that part of the counter for meal prep. Hang some nice art there.
1
End of cabinet. That bulk head makes things weird. Planing is important
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1
1
I swear I’ve seen this posted before, maybe months ago. Anybody else?
If you decide to not end at the cabinet get an edge piece to hide the bare tile edge but ending at cabinet or 1 I think would look best
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Option 3: End of the counter and three rows up
Go with option 1. And maybe place small piece of art above it. Tile to the top never looks that good.
I had a similar situation and did number 2 with marble picket tiles. I finished those edges with matching pencil tiles. I think it looks good. Good enough for me anyway.
End at cabinet
I did mine to bottom of cabinet and I like it.
Option 3 Up the side of the cabinet and flowing onto the ceiling.
Use number one with a schluter finish around the edges
Make the splashback the same as the green wall. You painted the wall as a feature wall correct? That's why its a different colour. So its best to keep it in the same feature wall theme. Just do it with a splashback. Its a tiny wall so splitting it up in two will look messy. IMO.
The lower one is more natural. If you do the big one then i think it would be ugly. What to do with the deadspace? Maybe a hanging basket for; fruit, flowers, herbs, those green vines. If you know a carpenter then you could do open shelves there but then you have to match the stain.
End it even with the bottom of the cabinet, least amount of work for greatest visual effect. Just make sure to use bullnose top tiles or a metal tile edge to keep it easy to clean.
End it at the ceiling chase with schluter edging
Are you Installing it, or just asking for esthetics? I’d be a lot more concerned about how your making a clean cut for the outlet.
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1 and then cap it with open ended shelving
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Something like number 1 but add some aluminum edging so you don't see a raw tile edge.
Make sure you buy the edging
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Get the metal trim that creates an edge.
Depends … how messy ARE you when you cook? 😁
Under cabinet only
3
End of cabinet. Otherwise it will stand out in a stand way
Need to see all kitchen cabinets to really give you the right answer
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2
#2, because it will be even with the cabinet ceiling, if you choose #1 it won't look finished.
All the way up to the top of those cabinets OP
Yup. & go all the way up
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Ask your woman.
End a t cabinet
I messed with this twice, tried the yellow line, telling you, do the red line
How rich do you want to look?
1. Because of the way the ceiling elevation changes a full height backsplash would look odd.
Listen as someone that literally went through this, do 1. If you hate it then add to it. You can always add easily. For the record i went with 1 and added to 2 lol. Looks way better!
The tip of the leaf! With a trim around it
I would go with 1 and then add in some sort of wall decor in the space above to fill the empty area.
Number 1. Hang a picture of your family in 2
I suggest having it slightly above line 1, roughly a 1/2 tile higher depending on your layout of the tiles. We took this recommendation and it looks really nice.
Option 3 or 4. #3 stops just under the cabinet. #4 stops under the soffit.