Hi there, I would definitely go for glass & not tiles. Glass is much easier to keep clean! As for colours, if you have French grey units you could look at a slightly iridescent silver which would compliment well. Be careful with some colours if you are going to be a bit bolder as they will reflect & alter the appearance of the French grey on the cabinets. Get some samples & look at them in different areas under the units - the corners will look darker/lighter depending on natural light & if you have recessed lighting under the units.

I think you should use white so the kitchen doesn't look choppy ,but if you still want color try this idea

Chandra, No problem. Do you have room either side of the windows for a valence? I do like the idea but it would depend on the style and design. With the shelves. I like the idea but it depends on the style of kitchen. Looking at the unit fronts I think this will be a good idea. I would probably do blinds (a little higher then needed to give the illusion of more height) and then the shelf a little higher to fill the gap. If you were my client I would need to play around with some renders to see how cluttered and heavy they would make the space look with the dark cupboards and your lighting choice. With splash back again it would depend on the style and the accessories being placed with in the space. I would keep it light though. Possibly glass to add a little reflection. Minnie is correct though - if you have an up-stand, it's probably best to paint the walls instead of a splash back. A nice big island with breakfast bar would fit the space nicely. We look forward to the finishing pics. All the best, Gina

Just something to consider. This is only a digital render but try to consider the colour and warmth or coolness of the upper cupboards against the colour and warmth or coolness of the worktop. If one reads a warmer than the other and they are equal in terms of lightness then they might clash. Cool worktops and off white warm tiles or cupboards are tricky. Additionally, any under counter lighting - get the best you can, with the highest CRI rating. LEDs vary greatly in light quality and temperature.