No to the grey - your wall seems to have a green tinge in them, so I would say either green/grey or a warm white tile with darker grout. If you choose the right grey/green, it is a classic look so shouldn't date. If you are a bit scared to choose colours, why don't you get a couple of warm white sample tiles and put where the splash back will go. You will soon see if it looks too stark....(maybe another idea, but possibly not a good one - why don't you see if you can put a few pages from a blank sketchbook in the whole area where the splash back will go (not super white white, but a warm white). That could also possibly highlight how stark (or not), the white may look. I can see what design tank is saying, as your cupboards appear to be more cream than white in the photos and if this is the case, then I agree the white will most likely look too stark. My cupboards in kitchen were white (but a warm white not a cool white). The stone bench tops also have the little speckles of stone in them..I can't remember the colour Ocean foam/Osprey.......but even with those colours and them not being cool whites, I thought the white tiles looked too stark against them. I therefore went for a glass splash back and ever since I then went to think of designs for my bathroom renovation, I constantly regret going with the glass in the kitchen and modernising the house too much..........definitely don't do glass if you are wanting to keep a classic charm to the house. In a long winded way, I think yes, I also think you should just stick with the grey/green. It will make a statement. Not the right shade...but another example....it may be hard getting the colour of the tile exactly right given that the walls are already painted and the tiles need to match.

Depending on your overall design, using different colours/grout and limiting them (just kitchen or 1 bathroom) they will be en-vogue for years to come. But like all popular designs/products they have their time too. We're using the pattern just not black/white in our kitchen. I'm sure I'll be sick of them at some point years from now and have to update the kitchen - nothing new there!

Hi Ellie These are beautiful tile choices and I have used these in my projects too. The decision to stack or brick pattern is a personal preference. Perhaps the style you are trying to achieve in the rest of your home could be your guide. I agree with above comments that stacked is more modern, brick a bit more rustic especially with these tiles as they have a handmade look with a wavey edge. I would definitely do both the kitchen and the pantry the same pattern or it could look like it wasnt a considered decision. Best wishes.

Hi Emma. I'm not sure about shape of tile giving impression room is larger, but I do think large in either shape is the way to go. There are likely Houzz Stories which address this topic if you want to do a search. May I ask which pattern you have in mind for the subways? If there are other tile stores in your area, I urge you to visit them as the advice and helpfulness in the customer service can vary considerably.