I agree! Go for what you love. Down the track at resale time, if you feel it's too dated then, there are many splash back materials that can be applied right over top of tile. Is it just the area behind the cook top that will be tiled? I think anything will feel like "too much" at first if you've become accustomed to how it currently is. It's like when you paint a room. It can feel overwhelming at first until you begin to put furniture and decor back in place. A simple way to trial colours is to tack up some wrapping paper, fabric, contact paper (backing left on) or whatever you find that has a colour you think could work. Try use things with different sheen/gloss. Even paint a board and prop it there. Leave for a few hours and see what does and doesn't work for you.

Do you have any pics of the space you're updating? The only advice I have is to make sure you have lots of windex on hand! I have a coloured glass splashback and notice EVERYTHING! Dried water droplets, oil sprays etc. The light from my balcony shines right into the kitchen though, so you may not have this issue!

Sadly as tiles are considered a fashion item by the manufacturers you would be very lucky to source the same tile so long after it was made, and been in fashion. Having the luck to source that tile as new-old stock would be the same sort of luck you need to win Tattslotto. Most mainstream tile suppliers will not carry stock like that as it is not currently fashionable. I can point you in the direction of a niche Melbourne supplier who I regularly use for clients who are renovating their 1960s and 1970s home and who want to use tiles that are appropriate for their original homes. While these tiles are very similar handmade tiles to yours, they are not exactly the same. https://www.urbanedgeceramics.com.au/component/igallery/brands/fifth-element-handmade-tiles/fe-clay-brick?Itemid=108 Best of luck, they are great quality tiles, and will last forever. Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

Hey everyone, Has anyone seen tiles like this around sydney? I have had no luck Size i am after is 750x750 Cheers