Hello Leanne - are you favouring practicality over aesthetics or do you want something eyecatching? Coloured glass is a favourite with me as it is uber easy to clean and comes in any colour. Zellige tiles could be a lovely contrast to the sleek look of the kitchen. Antique mirror tiles are fun - but would get a distressed option as you could get distracted by the reflections if too clear. Marble makes for a real statement - see photo. Hope this helps

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Thanks Nicki, yes I found exactly that with the mirrored stuff - I’d have to get Uber distressed or would just be distracted by reflections all the time. Marble would be lovely but the quartz worktop is marble effect (see photo) so unfortunately that wouldn’t work. I’m most bothered about aesthetics if I’m honest with this bit. so tricky to get it right!

The image I posted has the same - marble effect quartz worktop - quite quiet like yours. So a really beautiful veined piece of real marble can look amazing.

Otherwise - how about these tile options

glossy and handmade zellige tiles or a herringbone design

Or some terrazzo? Is budget an issue?

I rather like geometric or patterned tiles. Here’s some ideas. I know patterns aren’t for everyone.

Oh, I love the zellige tiles and also Sonia’s first pic. I might use one of those with my all white cabinets and worktop. Thanks!

Do you already have an upstand there? If so, I wouldn't have anything else. I don't think upstand and tiles look right together.

Thanks everyone, the colourful terrazzo looks cool actually and Ellie yes there’s an upstand (it’s a big kitchen with a separate section under the window where the sink is so upstand was kind of the only practical option but I do get what you’re saying- it’s the reason I’ve been looking at single sheets of mirrored glass and such like rather than just tiles) Definitely all food for thought really appreciate everyone’s input thanks so much

I would just put a clear glass splashback behind the hob to protect the wall. Having said that it would have looked better fitted before the upstand as it looks better mounted direct on the worktop. By having a clear glass splashback it will let the wall colour show through so each time you emulsion it will give the effect of that colour through the splashback.

The units you have chosen represent a contemporary finish and I think you need to maintain this, so nothing fancy.