I have IKEA light Ash cabinets with contemporary bushed nickel pulls, and Cambria Stone in Carlisle Gray for countertops. Need help with design tips for the backsplash. Any ideas? Can't find good pictures on the web.....

Get some Design Magazines or go to a tile shop. (not a box store) I work for a flooring store that does great custom back splash ideas...they get inspirations from kitchen & Bath design books/

would you like elegant granite backsplash ?
If you like you can take pictures of your cabinets and countertops , send me my email williamchen@fm-sinks.com I will be very glad to find suitable granite backsplash for you !

Consider a Tuscan landscape tile mural as a focal point for your kitchen
You can have any image transferred onto marble tiles

http://www.AliciaTappDesigns.com
Any image on tiles

Sounds like you have a contemporary look for your kitchen, so stick with clean lines for your backsplash. How about glass tiles (in a subway time shape) in a green or blue that will complement the gray countertop?

Valley Tin Works can install stainless steel backsplashes in patterns and finishes inspired by antique painted tin ceilings.

This would be an unusual and one of a kind backsplash.

Please visit our website at www.valleytinworks.com and check out the pictures of backsplashes there.

I like it and the background and colors make it easy to read