Netty, firstly thank you for posting your question because we are stuck on splashback ideas also and the only difference between our kitchens is that you have opted for gloss on your cupboards and we have gone satin. We are currently waiting on our shi*take bench tops to be installed.... hopefully within the next week. After much googling, hubby has decided that he likes the glass bullet style in a neutral tone (much like the tile you have gone with but in glass obviously) and I am liking the bullet style tile also, just not sure whether glass or a mix of stone, glass etc would work. At least I know we are on the right track now, so thanks again! Can't wait to see a photo when your done (hint hint ;-) )

Have u thought about a glass splashback?its very easy to clean,I have used red,but u may like a more subtle colour! We put in black granite bench tops when we built the house 17 yrs ago,they still look fantastic but they are a nightmare to keep clean,I would definitely change them to a white Caesar stone if I could!!

Grandma would say... "How are you going, Smiffy?" I thought of your friend Kate Thomas, at work the other day. There was an ad on the radio about breast screening and that led me to think of Kate and her work helping to detect disease and protect our health. Subsequently that led me to wonder if you are on top of things. I hope you are getting lots of Wolfie loves. There's nothing like the cuddles from a Wolfie to help a person to feel better. I don't know how to finish this, so..... I am sure I'm not the only one thinking of you. Please be strong.

Great timber cabinetry work but it does need to lighten up. You want modern function whilst retaining unique character. Agree new range. Sink looks good but an updated tap would be useful. Lighten the walls, Dulux Natural White works well with wood. Pair with a light olive green colour . New splash, a quirky tile to keep the individual personality. new light fittings as it seems a very dark in that room, any natural light coming in? New floor, a light concrete ceramic/ vinyl tile to contrast the timber. Can the overhead shelving swap out ? Replace with a floating timber shelving that is completely open? Paint walls behind the open shelving. This won't restrict stage basket size and will appear larger. New cabinet handles , again something unique. A great project.