I can see you like colour by the accessories but seem scared of it - I would go for either a stainless steel and pink splashback or pink around where splashes are likely like this photo:

You can certainly get splashbacks in pastels - I saw duck egg blue the other day. If you have underlighting under the wall units it really sets that off.

Or you can go with splashback only below cabinets.

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Cream metro tile with cream walls

Gray walls

marble herringbone tile with gray walls

I agree with forzaitalia I think metro tiles will really suit your kitchen/style in eau de nil, duck egg or sage. You could tile as per pic or or up to the cupboards etc. How deep is the window reveal as that may be better tiled as you don't really want the tiles to finish with an edge. Handmade metro tiles are nice giving added texture etc. Or Laura Ashley do some artisan ones which may be the ones forzaitalia is referring to. We removed tiles recently which we understand to be 25 years old and the grout was in perfect condition so I assume it had been sealed. Some of the expoxy grouts are meant to be stain, waterproof etc which sound the same as the grout reed harris tiles mentioned somits wirth looking into

Lol! If I do a google search for that image it comes up with eBay London metro celery green gloss brick wall tiles 10x20. Those are no longer available with that seller but if you do that search on eBay there are a few sellers who seem to be stocking the same ones. It doesn't sound as if handmade ones are for you! I do like some of the samples you have too

I don't think it will be bland if you go for a lighter/darker shade of the cream if you're not sure on the green/blue. Maybe add more blue /green with a Roman blind, a pattern might be good for a shabby chic look and could include pink/lavender. You could hang it outside of the recess at the same height as the units. The window is a fair distance from the hob so hopefully it would survive well! I like your canisters but maybe change those to add colour?

I m crazy about light gray walls and gray splash back. :-)))

Paula! Keep us updated please!

Hi Paula,

A light coloured metro tile or similar would really finish your kitchen off and is a great way to add a subtle hint of colour. Duck egg blue or mint, like others have mentioned, would work really well here. Or alternatively, if you're worried about getting tired of the colour, cream is always a classic and you can then add colour in using accessories and change this up as you wish.

Our Diamante tiles come in a range of soft pastels and cream too - https://www.houzz.co.uk/projects/2526025/diamante