I would try either a cream color tiles or a gentle pink. You can order sample to check if the suits the kitchen. I think pink would give you the retro/scandi style you like.

Ooooo I really like the idea of a light pink, Casa Colori! But I think it may be a step to far for my other half who - let's face it - hasn't had much of a say so far! ;-) I may need to find some middle ground here... I'm also not stuck on making it retro/scandi as long as it goes with that theme and isn't overly modern.

:-D I know what you mean. You are lucky because grey goes well with all colors. You could try also http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod44688/belleza-wheat-tile.html; http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod40510/chic-cream.html or a nice gentle blue like this one http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod47011/attingham-powder-blue-tile.html

I hope it helps

Hello,

Sounds to me as you've been having a bit of a time of it recently but hopefully it will soon be over. One of our popular tiles at the moment is called Boston. It's matt and has a lovely sheen to it, the colours are really soft and the size is also good. If you are keen to have tiles, which after all are easy to keep clean, it might be one worth considering.

Hope that helps Karen

Reed Harris Tiles - beautiful tiles! Do you stock outside of the UK?

Be bold, with grey units you could really add some drama by adding some funky patterned black and white tiles. It would really give your kitchen some punch.

search google for scandi retro colours there's an amazing yellow that would work well with your cabinets! and a blue .. show us progress pix ? please ?

If budgets allow you could cut a bespoke piece of stone, marble would add interesting natural details and some wow factor, a limestone would give a block of colour if preferred. Or you could try sintered stone if you are looking for a lower maintenance option.

As for your issues with cutting and corners. I haven't photos and I can't google a similar pic right now, but I've seen a beautiful design decision for backsplash made of tiles which are difficult to cut: it just didn't go to the very corner. They stopped at about hand from the corner, and their edges were emphasized, and that zigzag shape was repeated in the kitchen interior by shelves placement and roman curtain pattern. The corner itself was just painted with the same paint as the wall next to it.

what about mosaics?

http://www.dtstone.co.uk/heligon-limestone-mosaïc-floor-and-wall-tiles.html

or travertine in 200 mm x 100 mm:

http://www.dtstone.co.uk/ionian-tumbled-travertine-floor-tiles.html

Lush kitchen by the way! What about these soft scandi look ...http://www.tilemountain.co.uk/floor-tiles/p/skyros-delft-grey-wall-and-floor-tile-2434.html or maybe just have them behind the cooker. You can get others that may pick up a hint of the floor colour too.

we often use a painted glass splash back made to order. it can go quite well if you use a contrast to the worktop you are using and have some neat led lighting under the cabinet as well.

I have to say I would avoid tiles if possible. The tiles are alright but the grouting is a pain. It is always the same - over time the grout discolours unevenly. I got marble and had it cut exactly to size. One piece does the entire left side of the kitchen. It is 3 on the right (longer and differing heights due to cooker hob) and one on the end wall. Fitting was not easy as the walls are not flat and I did it alone so sadly one joint does show a bit but the others but up so tight that you can't get a piece of paper in between. With your grey cabinets marble might not be quite what you are looking for but acrylic, glass or stainless steel would look good. Your cabinets are so uniform in finish that one piece splash back seems like it would continue the theme.

i think glass would work well too or there is also an acrylic panel called akril which looks like glass but can be cut on site and would work out cheaper for you . i hope this helps

I like the idea of something like Acril as mentioned by Daniel Woods Kitchens above. Large pieces with no grout to worry about. There is also a picture kicking around somewhere with grey cabinets and a bright orange splash back. So a splash back offering a splash of colour! Nice.

Tiles are one way to introduce some pops of colour in your kitchen. If you are worried about the grout discolouring, use epoxy grout which is more resilient to liquid staining. Also, if you use a coloured grout, discolouration will be less noticeable. If you choose textured tiles with rectilinear edges, grout lines are almost invisible.

Using tiles can look more traditional compared to glass or stainless steel. The problem with stainless steel is keeping it looking good. Drip marks and grease are instantly noticeable. Glass is less obvious when splashed. They are both more industrial and modern looking.

What about using the same material that makes up your worktop as the splashback? Most manufacturers of manmade worktops also do an 11mm thick splashback and upstand.

I would just get the kitchen top people to add a small edge the same as the worktop about 1.5"/2" high all around where worktop goes. Keep clean lines. Have a glass splash back above cooker in the same colour as your wall paint. I know you say you don't like a painted wall but it will look more Scandi if you do! Keep it simple and plain, you've got there so far don't go patterned or colour keep on track! Look at the Scandi style kitchens on Houzz to help you keep the look. The light oak floor will look fab too. Don't rush decisions.

I would also recommend glass. You can get it in pretty much any colour your want and it looks great and is easy to keep clean.

Antiqued mirror is also lovely but pricey.

Where is your lovely grey kitchen from please?

Oooh, this looks amazing with the grey cabinets. https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/full-refurbishment-and-extension-of-victorian-family-home-contemporary-kitchen-london-phvw-vp~17072939