I think cherry glass would cheapen it. Have you considered a mirror glass, don't know if I would like to maintain it but others here swear by it. Tiles like Earp Bros suggested look good. I also like the glass mosaics but they might be a bit blingy for your room. I went back to laminate for my new kitchen and I really don't think you can beat it - it just looks so clean and uncluttered, and better still, it doesn't break the bank. Congratulations on a beautiful job.

We've just put in a white splashback - we used Davco Colour Elite Grout (in the Marble Bianco colour - I chose it as it's not a really white shade....but you might want brighter white). It's supposedly more stain resistant and water resistant than the regular Davco, and not much more expensive. Also put a spray sealer over the top of that. Decided against epoxy given price but if you can do it, and are using an experienced tiler, I'd consider epoxy for sure. You wouldn't need to seal that and it's superior stain/moisture resistant. So far even Spag Bol sauce wiped off (....only been in 3 days!). Good luck!

Hi ysteb1 I found a tile that looks like a light beach style hardwood from National Tiles. They are long (1200mm) and narrow but I think the look will be nice. They are suitable for a bathroom so going to try them out.

Susan, we installed our wonderful new kitchen just over a year ago and still we find the tiled wall/splashback the best feature. The kitchen colour is charcoal and depending on the light of the time of day it looks dark grey or blue.....so our choice of splashback had to be rather neutral. we decided on a clear glass subway tile and the most wonderful part of this is that the natural glass colour (faint green tinge) comes out and this is most complimentaryto the cabinetry colour.....