To be honest I think you need a flash of colour either glass or acrylic !!

Hello Julia,

I think if you were to add a clear tile... like the subway in my image.. for me it's far more tasteful.... Then you are free to focus on beautiful accessories.. Like the pasta pot tap! : ) ) but also... think of warm textures... a stack of chopping boards close to oven/hob, lovely marble pestle and mortar.. and the toaster! Situate these where they are needed.. Dualit is a beautiful piece of kitchen equipment and demands to be seen! Possibly put away the jars and bottles in favour of cleaner lines..

A large wooden bowl of fruit would be nice near that seating area... but if colour is a must, then I do like certain elements of colourhappy's first image, namely the wood and green tile works well with the wolf oven.. it's a different look and quite different from yours.... so with yours I would focus on the sleekness of it and the subtle scheme you can create from the additional pieces... Marble, woods and so forth, smaller accessories.. and a clear subway tile would be my style choice.... : ))

Hi Julia, my tiles were Marlborough. I think they were from the 'Seasons' range. They are slightly irregular and the glaze picks this up with lovely darks and lights. Can't remember the price, around 90p each perhaps. I do think a wood floor would look great at some point, budget allowing (as always). Good luck.

What about glass similar colour to the work top?

Also, what material is your workshop?

Hello Julia,

Both would look nice, however I think in your case I would rather go for metro tiles to add some depth to your space. Glass sheet could be the other option. I definitely think you need to add some colour, so whatever option you go for add some colours. You could consider warm colours, red, yellow, orange, purple. Even green or blue..

Otherwise very nice kitchen, well done!

StJames Design Interiors

Hi Julia, in terms of colours, there are numerous colours that aren't so easily identifiable (think F&B colour charts). I would avoid a bright colour as I think it would look harsh next to the white units. Soft olives, subdued turquoises or even an edgy mustard colour could work. Good luck.

A bold colour splashback behind the cooker (we got a smoked glass in teale) and paint the walls in a lighter shade and accessories with colour highlights. Makes it easy to change as the mood takes you as time goes by. Cannot see how colour can cheapen a design!

Hi Julia. I think the wood floor will be great and add warmth and texture. I would go for a mid grey glass splash. Add the colour in accessories. I think a grass green would look fantastic against the grey. Maybe look for some green earthenware bottles or glass for the oils. Add a plant and a herb and maybe a couple more green accessories with maybe something in charcoal. Unless you can afford real flowers each week add a vase of good quality faux flowers on the breakfast bar, I like oka direct.

If you choose a tile, my advice would be to think of this when choosing the size...... the smaller the tile, the more grout you will see. Grout is truly impossible to keep clean on a splashback. Oil and grout just stick together and look dirty. Good luck with your choices. All clean and shiny and new. Lovely.

I would go with a solid glass splashback behind the hob and then leave the rest with just an upstand. It looks cleaner and more contemporary and is easier to keep clean in the long run. It looks fab!!

Beautifully designed kitchen. Particularly that worktop!

The design is so simplistic, it would be a shame to visually clutter it with too many grout lines. If you opt for tiles, consider something slightly larger than the usual metro tile and don't be afraid to opt for a matt finish. Matt tile and glass can create a very luxurious look, and a good contrast to the gloss units. This kitchen is kind of like yours if you invert the colours, and you can see how the clean lines of the glass don't detract from the sleek units.

Hi Julia, It's not as difficult as you might think!

Most of the time all you'll need are measurements to create a simple sketch or diagram. We, and other splashback companies make that relatively simple. When you're at that stage, take a look at our tutorials... even a DIY novice can do it. http://glasssplashbacks.com/inspiration/index.php/how-to-guides/