It's not possible to have it symmetrical around the window and also on the edges. It makes more sense in your kitchen to have the edges look right, so I think it's fine. If your grout matches the tile, you won't notice it at all. If you were planning on a darker grout, and think the sink area will bother you, just choose a lighter grout. It looks like a good tile job.

I agree with matching the grout to the tile for the reason calidesign mentioned. Another reason is you have pattern in the countertops, and matching grout will keep the backsplash from adding more pattern.

Looks to me like he matched the pattern moving up from the first row at the counter. Since it's not centered under the sink at the counter, it's not going to be symetrical at the sides. If it were symmetrical at the sides of the window, the pattern would be "off" closer to the counter. If he had started in the center of the window and moved out to both sides, it's possible your edges would have looked "off". Beautiful combination of countertop, tile and cabinets!

Consider the wall as a pattern and he followed that out; regardless of where things fall. Use a matching grout color and it will be fine.

The tile pattern should continue, as it does, around the windows, even if that means the cuts will show. Use matching grout if the cuts bother you.

Thank you everyone! I wasn’t sure if that is typical what you would see around window. I did pick a grout that matches as close as I can get. It may be slightly lighter but that’s what we were trying to do. Mostly to keep it less busy on wall bc wanted our granite we love to showcase. I hope it all turns out great!

I’m curious your thoughts as we talked about trying to match grout with tile. These were the closest I could find pictures it’s Tec grout and the options at the shop.

Do you think either would be close? Or one over the other. To me it’s so hard just comparing a sample piece of tile and grout. I know the image isn’t going to be exact either.

Lay the grout chips on the tile, then decide. The darker one looks too blue on my monitor.

I’m not in kitchen to take it on counter. But here’s a picture.

I have tile that looks nearly identical to yours. I didn't want white grout for cleaning/staining issues and went with a very very light color. It also helps show off the individual tiles a bit. With such a nice tile job yours would also look nice. My cabinets are walnut and not white but I think just a touch of color could also help break up the white and tie your backslash to the cabinets and counters. This is the best pick I have after grouting.

On my screen your most recent photo looks like a good match.

I'd use the darker one.

Does grout darken some though?

Grout only darkens if it gets dirty on a floor. Wall grout should never change.

I'd go darker. Accidents happen no matter how diligent you are about cleaning. I have a taupe grout (not epoxy) on my backsplash and it definitely has spots where it is stained One where the wall meets the counter from when the coffee pot overflowed - and another known culprit when someone sloshed a plate with spaghetti sauce. Those are both tough stains to remove from any surface. Yes,it was sealed.

Oh wow I never thought of that. Maybe I guess I could have chosen a darker tile to match it up but that’s too late.

Is it recommended to seal grout in kitchen?

Can you share your counter choice?

So we w Italy went with the slightly lighter so the tile would pop a little. Here’s a pic. I think some grout is still drying.

It looks great!!

It works perfectly.

Can you share your counter choice?

We chose Wine River granite. It can look different but luckily we found a 2nd slab that matched and they were able to get it shipped from another location.

Wine River? I have heard of White River. I’m looking for something in the taupe family.

Thanks

@steph P kitchen pic?

tip for picking the right grout. take some of your tile and arrange it on a flat surface spaced as it would be on your wall. sprinkle the dry grout between the tiles. If you like it, go with it. If you dont, try another.

Nicely done!

@steph P it looks great! I love your kitchen choices too! I would love to have had stove top with drawers under but alternatively liked having more counter space in nook so didn’t do wall oven/microwave unit.