Can you share the photo of the wall to the left? Showing the other side of this window?

NO! too much! Just make it the same height as the existing marble backsplash. Yes, make it out of marble. No need for a back splash above the bar.

I would ignore the beam and stop the tile right where the raised bar starts.

I agree with @emilyam819, stop the tile at the end of the countertop before the raised bar. From the picture, it appears that this would create a similar reveal on the other side of the opposite window for good balance. Love your countertop and backsplash selections!

What tile have you chosen?

I would take it to the beam and just let it end naturally. Ignoring the beam will leave an awkward space that will make it more noticeable. You might consider "turning" the tile to finish it off. If you're going horizontal, make that 3" vertical. Good luck!

Reconsider having tile go to the ceiling. If your still inclined, keep it inside the counter area. Not the bar area. Just my opinion. Very pretty kitchen. Just doesn't seem the right application for tile to the ceiling.

I love your inspiration and love to-the-ceiling tile.

I dont think anyone will notice that the tile is a few inches away from the beam. However they will notice if it ends in an awkward spot on the counter. So I still say ignore the beam. Don't draw attention to it.

Add a column like molding to the wall to separate the space? I think it needs a distinct break if you want to tile the full height. You might also widen the column 3" to get rid of the gap.

My suggestion would be to tile above the stove only. If your rangehood ends at the same height as the top of the window, I would only tile between the stove and rangehood.

Your inspiration picture works with the counter to ceiling tile because the area covered is symmetrical. The area you have to work with is not symmetrical and I think because of this, it won't look like it does in the picture and you will always struggle with where to 'end' the tile.

I disagree on the symmetry - as there are no matching cabinets at the beam end of the kitchen so it is not symmetrical to look at as a whole. If you just look at the wall without considering the cupboards or benchtop - then yes, the wall on its own is symmetrical. You can draw a line through the middle of the inspiration picture and each side is laid out exactly the same - stove, windows, wall and cupboards. I think this is why the tiles work - because they are balanced on both sides.

I know this can be a tough decision as I've just had to make similar choices with my kitchen tile (and also posted a 'where to end tile' question on this board). The conclusion I came to was that if I am questioning myself now, before the tiles are even on the wall, its probably not the right decision to make. The bench to ceiling tiles are gorgeous in the inspiration picture, but if you are having trouble fitting the 'look' into your kitchen, perhaps it isn't the right look for your kitchen.

However, its your kitchen. As long as you love it each and every day that you walk into it - it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

I hate to agree because you are already at that point where it would be difficult to change your mind, but the inspiration picture uses subway tiles, which are larger and more plain than your choice so will not draw attention in the same way. The small patterned tiles you've chosen are gorgeous but may end up being way too small and busy for the entire room.

Whichever way you go, I would definitely end the tiles where the raised bar begins. I'm a Libra and find comfort in balance so this offset would bug me. I'm
guessing it bugs you a bit, too, or you wouldn't be so conflicted. :) Hire someone to build out the beam on the kitchen side to match that stopping point - shouldn't be too difficult as you don't have any trim there. It's actually a little narrow for me so I think you'd be pleased with a sturdier looking beam as well.

I hope it works out well for you, regardless the route you go....

I'm in the "less tile" camp here. There's no need for a backsplash on that part of the wall, especially since you are having so many questions on where to end it. I'd install the tile as a backsplash behind the range, going straight up to the ceiling there.

Have you also considered the problem on the other end of that wall? You already have cabinets and crown molding installed, so when you try to end the tile there it's going to be a problem. The tile in the inspiration photo works because the wall is completely bordered on both sides by an adjacent wall, AND was installed BEFORE the cabinets and crown molding.

I am going to suggest that you take the tiles to the edge of the bar top, but not all the way to the ceiling. Tile under the wall cabinets,go to the ceiling at the stove area, then the spaces at the left and right of the windows, tile those to approximately half way up the window sides. This defines the bar top as part of the space, and the beam is a non issue.

As others have recommended I would stop before the bar and just continue straight up. Do you have trim piece for the open end? When we install glass tile backsplash we usually dress it up on the cut side with a border. The glass tile cuts will be unsightly if they are not bordered on the cut side. You can use a similar tile and run the pieces vertically to dress up the side that will be open. You can install the same trim piece near the opening to the dining room.

For this space I would recommend a similar glass tile. Just pick one size that is standard and go with it for example a 2x12 or 2x6 and run it up the wall at the cut side. You might not be happy with a schluter especially if you are running it all the way up the wall. It will really stand out unless it is a white one. We use schulters for commercial jobs all the time but the expectations there are usually not as high.

Turned out gorgeous! I have the same inspiration photo but I'm having trouble finding the right tile.

It looks gorgeous wmeubanks