Hi Tace, thanks so much for getting back to me and posting the photo. I think that looks pretty nice. Love the sink/taps too. Are your cabinets glossy Polyurethane? I'm now thinking of getting white a laminate benchtop to match the cabinets (rather than Caesarstone due to $$$), and going with a clear mirror splash back (behind the cooktop) and herringbone marble like yours (behind the sink). This is a 3D render of a possible design - I don't like the subway tiles though - I think the Herringbone marble splashback would look better.

Inexpensive, speak to Boral timbers who have parquetry line in a variety of timber species at varying price brackets. As for suggestions of vinyl or tile - do it properly and honestly or don't do it. I don't understand the obsession with "looks like wood" when you can use the real thing which gives all the warmth and tactility not available with the alternatives, much like buying forgery furniture from the numerous retailers - save up, buy the real thing, and appreciate it for a lifetime.

looks amazing. I might ask my tiler to change our white long subways from vertical to herringbone now I have seen this. Do your tiles have a bit of movement in them as mine do so I was worried about laying them in a herringbone design.

Hi Jaccco, over the years we have found that white grout between white tiles can actually yellow over time and so whenever we are asked this question we like to recommend using a pale grey.