Hi, With the Internet and international shipping, getting samples of a tile you see on Houzz sent to you is a viable option. Then having it matched would be easier. Though. Come to think of it, is international shipping and ordering on line cheaper than custom manufacture? Look into both!

We have done it a few times. The greatest breakage chance is around the electrical plug locations. Care needs to be taken that the voids are filled and that the metal is kept from making contact wit the glass. A little care here makes using the plugs safer and adds less stress on the glass. Not all paints are equal. Make sure you check the references of the installer. this look can go horribly wrong if a newbie is in charge of the painting.

I'd put in a tile backsplash. Stick with a solid color tile so your bottles won't get visually lost. Solid color doesn't have to be boring, look for interesting shapes or textures, and play around with different colors of grout to make a statement. The one in your picture looks very similar to the 2nd picture below.

Yes, ofcourse. Infact, they one of the best option as they are durable and easy to clean.