I like this tile as well. Very sleek and mod looking. I would consider running it vertically instead of the picture horizontal pattern. It might give the illusion of more height in the shower surround. The color is great. If you are worried about it being "too much," you could always see if they have the same tile in a different shade and mix the two or doing one wall in a contrasting (lighter) color. I personally like it as long as you have good lighting.

Hi sanjali, sorry I didn't see this post earlier - were you able to solve this design dilemma yet? How'd everything turn out?

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.

You can go for white or travertine marble if you are keen to use the natural stone. Marble tiles are also available these days including economical digital marble vetrified at around Rs 100 per sqft which are more hard wearing and better for exterior. If you do plan to use natural marble for some reason do remember to seal the surface to avoid a dull exterior over time. Some examples of natural marble facades white travertine