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!

If you love the marble tile, go for it! You can always buy a stainless or white range hood backsplash like this http://www.wayfair.com/Air-King-Range-Hood-Back-Splash-SP2430-AXK1174.html to slip in place when you are cooking something really messy. I have a travertine backsplash and use a stainless sheet when frying. It works great and no worries about stains ruining the stone.

Hi sir/mam, Back splash is a creative space, any bright color, design, art work goes well with it. There are couple of ways of doing it. 1.Ceramic Decorative tiles/Mosaic (classic/regular) 2.Back painted glass (Premium) 3. Aluminium mosaic tile, peel & stick (on budget) Thanks Ar. Chinmay R Nimje aarkin design studio Pune www.aarkin.in

The backsplash near the hob should preferably not be glass as the heat produced near the stove causes the glass to break due to continuous heating and cooling which makes the glass crack over a few months... Pavithra Praveen Pravisree Kitchens Bangalore