I think you could go either way. I do think its right to tile inside the nook. If it were me I think I would go ahead do the ceiling of the nook as well. I LOVE your tile btw!!

Thanks so much mark_rachel! The picture of the tile was taken from someone else's post. http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2700348/almost-final-reveal

If you do the recessed area, I would do the ceiling also.

Can you post a wide angle pic? I'm not sure about doing the recessed area at all.

This old GW thread has a photo of a tiled recessed window, ceiling or top included. Hope it helps you decide.

Here's the thread

smm, here you go! (we're pre-remodel!)

Are the soffits staying?

Yes, soffits are staying. I should clarify that the backsplash are going up to the bottom of the soffits, not to the actual ceiling.

I also think it would look best on the ceiling of the nook. It will add continuity to that whole area IMO. Love the tile too!

I appreciate everyone's feedback! I will post pictures once we get started (5/18).

Following; similar dilemma

Me too!!

For what it's worth, it may depend on where you get your tile, but with some handmade tile, e.g., Fireclay, you can get field tile with glazed edges. That's what I'm doing where a corner piece would feel a bit bulky.

What kind of tile are you using? I really like it!!

If tiling that nook, I'd agree with the others, ceiling too.

@owlface California Art Tile. http://www.mexicanhandcraftedtile.com

Looks great!!

That looks beautiful!

I love it!

You made great choices in your kitchen.

thanks so much!

Looks wonderful.

Love it!

Beautiful tile! Actually, it kind of reminds me of Romy's with the variegating colors of greys. Would you be willing to reveal the price per sq/ft? Also the exact color. No worries if not.

I was debating doing a tiled in window. I had trouble fining good examples after much searching. Now yours is a great example! Great job!

Looks fantastic! A close-up when you post your reveal would be nice. :)

@rebunky - the price was $17.78/sf. Each bullnose piece was $9.00 (per tile). We chose the 2 x 8.5 inch tile in "A touch of gray".

@mgmum, here's a few pics. Depending on the light, it sometimes feels like a cool gray and other times it feels warm with some taupe coming through. We chose BM Revere Pewter paint which has a very similar effect.

Just to add onto the last comment, most of the time I see the cool gray coming through if that helps!

Could we see some closeup pictures of the tiled box out window over the sink? I want to do this with my window and I've gotten nothing but stanky side eye from every person I've told but I know in my heart of hearts it would look gooooood!

Here you go :)

different angle..

Thank you!! This is perfecto!

Thank you for posting the results. It looks great! And the view: beautiful!

Agree with chicagoans