Rellish, did you have trouble getting matching grout and silicone? We're about to use the exact same tile in our bathroom. Also, did the tiler have any trouble due to the embossed pattern? Our builder thinks we need to install the tiles on top of the vanity as the tiles are not flat and it will be difficult to get a good, clean seal if the wall is tiled first.

Congratulations. It's a very stylish kitchen, you have. You could stick with the black and white look and use white tiles, such as small white round mosaics, for a clean look. Search for penny round tiles for ideas. Or if you'd like to add colour, reddish tones would work well. Blue-greens and teals are very popular at the moment but I think they will date. Red is a more classic choice with black and white. We used a dark purple-red glass splashback for this kitchen with Caesarstone Calacatta benches and dark brown and off white laminate. Good luck, and post pictures when you've completed the splashback. Regards Jane McDougall alsoCAN architects 1/52 Burnley Street Richmond V3121 Ph: 9421 3433 Fx: 9421 3433 Mb: 0413 332 874 www.alsocan.com.au

Hi Kate, I have to agree with you, I absolutely hate that mint green so I feel for you that it just doesn't suit your colour scheme irrespective of how much others suggest this green and blue might go together, personally I don't like blue either so I might not be much help there ha-ha I do think the suggestion of placing a mirror over the splashback could be the best option so that you don't run the risk of damaging any part of the kitchen trying to remove it and I think a mirror could look amazing, catch the light and obviously make the room look bigger too. Good luck. Barbara

Hi Two's Company - Builder says in reference to your picture: "What you are showing is something that could potentially be done. However this is bringing in another work scope item (Hardwood) into your project. A transition piece would need to be made or special ordered (I would assume) and then sanded, stained and finished to match your existing floors. All while redoing floor tiles at the same time." Is this true that it's such a big job? Or is this a piece he can purchase? Also - if we decide to go with a white marble piece - can he follow your drawing for that? I would want to make SURE the marble can be laid flush with the tile and not stick up further. Would there be something on the edge of the tile, before the marble, to make sure there was a small edge? Or would the tile go right up until the marble? Thank you!