Honestly for this i think it s best to redo the upper cabinet.
Tile backsplash end of cabinet.
Seems easy enough on the sink wall the corner and ledge solve any potential mismatch between upper cabinet and lower cabinet width beautifully.
It destroys the aesthetics of a functional living space.
This will keep everything supported until the thinset dries.
Following your recommendations the backsplash should end at the edge of the upper cabinets in both locations.
In this space by jill cordner interior design the tile continues to the end of the counter as ending at the upper cabinet would be far too early.
I ended up choosing to end it with the cabinets when i held the tiles up each way i thought it looked a little silly going out to the end of the countertop.
If folks want to do that it s almost better aesthetically to go all the way up to the ceiling.
Beyond settling on the right appliances cabinetry or color palette choosing a backsplash is equally important to your design scheme.
In this space by jill cordner interior design the tile continues to the end of the counter as ending at the upper cabinet would be far too early.
Else it will look like a square of tile floating on the wall.
If the backsplash is being installed on a floor cabinet the first course of tiles can be supported directly at the floor and additional courses will rest on top of that first course using tile spacers.
Sagemodern in this kitchen by sagemodern the tile continues all the way to the corner and up to the height of the upper shelves so that from a distance the line of the upper cabinets is unbroken.
It depends on the color of the backsplash tile if the backsplash will look obtrusive sticking out into wallspace then i prefer it to end with the cabinet.
The upper cabinet isn t taken far enough down the wall ultimately causing you to end up with the awkward situation of countertop needing a splash in a rather long segment with no uppers to run the backsplash into.
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That is a big rule violation for the seasoned interior designer.
I recently tiled my backsplash and ran into the same problem not knowing which way to end the tile.
However on the stove wall left side i am a little conflicted.
However for upper cabinets this is not an option.
It s a moment to experiment with different tile materials eye catching patterns and sophisticated hues plus it s the perfect opportunity to showcase your design style regardless of where you might fall on the cooking spectrum.
But many home builders have it because most contractors don t know where to end kitchen backsplash tile installations.