Light shades of colors are well known as the trick to make a small room to be more spacious.
Light color granite with cherry cabinets.
A room style that options cherry cupboards tend to exude sophistication and class.
Light colored granite also come in different patterns and most work well with the fine graining of cherry wood.
So i would think about fixing the cabinet color before you go any further.
My kitchen is a bit dim right now until i can get some new lighting fixtures installed so i could use a light countertop to make the kitchen look a bit brighter.
It seems like a good way to try to brighten up the kitchen a bit.
And then your only real choice given what you have now is a white ish back splash.
I thought your made an excellent point my stating that light colored granite would look best with cherry cabinets.
As you can see this small kitchen looks more spacious with light cherry cabinet and light brown floorings.
The granite counter color you decide on to coordinate with cherry cupboards can alter you to drag room style components along in an exceedingly winning means.
The gray countertops match the metal color which makes this room has a good color combination.
When choosing for the right type of light colored granite to go with cherry cabinets select those that have a veining pattern that is similar to marble because these do not have a busy pattern that is too heavy for the eyes.
From the quarries of sao paolo brazil and named after a martyr in the christian church santa cecilia is among the most popular granites.
Santa cecilia granite is light yellow with dark brown speckling and hints of honey and burgundy color.