We had a white kitchen (I know it's not white in the photo- that's another polytec story that ended up in a warranty claim replacement kitchen- hence the change in colour now) and I decided to go with mirror tiles though grout always an issue however so unnoticeable with the mirrored tiles easy to clean too. Each tile is a different mirror effect so doesn't show any grease spots at all. I love my choice- a little pricier but worth it I say!

I have used a glass splash in the last 2houses we have built (my husband is a builder!) and I really recommend them above using the same as the bench top. I think you would find the contrast much easier to work with than the busyness of the granite pattern. I would look at choosing the darker colour from the granite as the glass splash back and consider one that has a metallic look too it. I have used the metallic look in a charcoal grey and it went so well with the sink and the stainless steel cooktop and the fridge....loads of compliments on how it allowed the granite to be the hero. There are some great options in colours and you can actually choose your colour from a paint chart and have it done that way. Best wishes would love to see the completed kitchen.

I agree that it's hard to choose the style without seeing the rest of the house but that a charcoal colour (same as the island cupboards) would tie in best with the colour scheme you have. Depending on the look of the house you have a lot of options to choose from and a lot depends on personal taste or budget. Glass is easy to keep clean and is a modern look if you are not wanting to draw attention to the splashback. Mirror (plain - modern or distressed - character) is lovely if you have something nice reflected in it. If the kitchen is messy though, it doubles the mess. Subway tiles (regular or irregular, tiled in brick format or herringbone) are always a lovely classic choice - but be mindful of grout issues. Arabesque or patterned tiles add more character if you're after tiles with a wow factor. I personally love stone, marble or quartz for an elegant, timeless look and in a charcoal or grey with veins I think would look stunning with the lamps as well as tying in the white and grey cabinetry. You can also do marble tiles that are a little less exxy than a slab although in the end I was surprised that the marble didn't cost much more than the caesarstone. Choices, choices!! Good luck. Your kitchen looks lovely!

I agree, I think it will look lovely.