A mirrored splash back is nowhere more appropriate than in a room with a view. The maintenance of a mirrored splash back is one of the easiest, as with glass, no grout lines, and a simple wipe over with glass cleaner, metho is my choice, will always have it sparkling. Mirror will reflect any marks you've missed, so cleanliness is next to godliness. Also toughened mirror has a slightly distorted reflection, so I doesn't actually look as clean as a standard mirror. Aluminum will have the same pros, but the cons are fingerprints, as steel is more difficult than glass to master cleaning without streaks, and cleaning products are more specific. If go glass/mirror for this reason.

Thank you everyone, your thoughtful advice was very welcome. I'm attaching a photo as its all finished. I selected Olive Reserve for the splash back and painted the wall above it the same colour. As its a big room with lots of light and a large window it doesn't dominate. The glass is so easy to keep clean and I love the way it reflects the garden and light. Have to say though some people are stunned into silence when they see it, but as the cupboards and bench tops are quite bland I knew something bright was needed

I love the mirror splash back, especially if you have a view you can see in the reflection. My aunt has one in her home in Balmoral. GORGEOUS view!! I am considering the same question. My major concern is how quickly the mirror finish could damage in the context of a coastal location. It is VERY expensive to replace, but mirrors do get damaged - but maybe not when suck against a wall. Advice / experience / recommendation much appreciated.

Awesome!! Actually macymacmaples, the mirror will date more than the white glass. My cupboards will be white handleless polyurethane...and I'm gonna choose Ceasartsone Calacatta Nuvo as my benchtops :) hagan - My painter (which is my cousin) lol, also wants me to do vivid white ceilings..but I'm thinking of just keeping it the same and doing Natural white ceilings too as I don't like contrast...I prefer it to all blend....Dunno yet tho, will keep u updated ;)