You’re right, it doesmy really need to be done but I do like change. My laundry was renovated four years ago and I’m rerenovating it because it’s time for something different!

A more expensive option would be to change the bench top to a concrete look in both kitchen and laundry, this would give a theme for all 3 rooms,

I see what you’re saying and you’re right, it would tie everything in nicely, but I’m not too keen on swapping granite for concrete.

Do you think it would look odd to have a black subway behind the oven and a white subway behind the sink?

Hi there this was what I meant not real concrete, do you have a better photo of the range hood area cheers

http://www.caesarstone.com.au/colour/4003-sleek-concrete

I think your idea of black tiles behind oven and white tiles behind sink can work; here's why: your cooker is black, the cabinet handles are black and the tiles would cover a relatively large area, while the area behind your white sink, which runs underneath white shuttered windows, is really only a thin strip and white features prominently on this side.

I see no difference in what you are proposing than when two different benchtop materials are used in same kitchen.

Kim, bath is black.

annb1997 - I do agree - thank you

When I saw the first picture I thought 'wow' and continued 'wowing' for the next two. :-)

Love the colour on your walls! Though I guess if you've lived with this colour for awhile, you may very well like a change. I'm a subway tile girl myself and can see the white by the sink and black by the oven.

Very nice chantalleptos!

Have a look at Southern Cross Ceramics. We used them in our holiday home. We wanted tiles that were not subway tiles which are way overdone lately, or boring glass.

Looked at the Southern Cross Ceramic and though they are fabulous, they could be as busy as the pressed metal. Also I gather these are very popular at the moment, but for how long? I feel subway tiles are timeless and won't go ever go away. :-)

Subway like everything else has it;s use by date, but I do like them in a concrete look with matching grout to suit this kitchen, try using this interactive website.

http://www.scceramics.com/Home.aspx

My thoughts are that because you have just done a very simple bathroom and are now planning to do similar with the laundry which comes off the kitchen would be to replace the kitchen granite (sell it) with a Ceasarstone concrete look benchtop and match the laundry bench top to that, continuing the pressed metal splash back into the laundry. All of the handles you have will match with this and help pull the design together. cheers

Siriuskey - I agree, changing the bench tops as you have suggested would tie things together really well, however at the moment I’m not willing to part with what I currently have, I really love my bench tops. I’ll have to continue on with my quest to tie it all in via the splashback.

Im thrilled with all the amazing suggestions, feedback and comments. Keep it coming!!

Make a single long strip in the exact same metal and colour as the hardware on your drawer handles.

You can paint pressed tin. I simple coat of paint might change the whole feel of the kitchen. Continuing your stone as a splashback would work well.

I have a glass splashback in a neutral colour and it is very difficult to keep clean. Every splatter shows and i have to use a magic sponge to clean it and I don't believe that they are modern anymore. On the other hand my daughter has a mirrored splashback which doesn't seem to show marks much at all. My vote would be for white subway tiles for this kitchen as it is now but if you want to modernise it you would need to change the handles. Unless your bathroom opens into your kitchen it doesn't need to be matchy matchy.

I agree with you. I love pressed metal but it’s screaming at the bench. There are some rustic subway tiles that would look great. I could be wrong but to me your kitchen looks antique white not white and the bench goes beautifully so the tiles I would colour match to doors and if you can afford it the rustic uneven subway tiles would look fabulous.

Your kitchen and bench are also warm in tone and the splash back is cool. Pick tiles that are warm to blend in.

You can get glass splashbacks that look fantastic, you have a great range of colours (with the clear glass front) and it is super easy to clean!

Hi, I have designed several kitchens lately with glass splashbacks and metal splashbacks. Toughened glass will be required behind the stove or Class-A fire rated metal (see www.thatmetalcompany.com.au for over 130 options - Ali and Ange are SO good to deal with). You obviously like elegant and neutral tones with a dash of daring - your home looks beautiful. You can get photographs printed on glass splashbacks - like a mural - or have the back of the glass painted the same colour as you will use on the walls. Or smoked glass, which looks amazing. Cheers, Penelope

Just a couple of thoughts on the glass splashback, as I mentioned you could have the same wall colour painted on the back of the glass for a uniform look. Or contrast. or glass tiles, which look amazing :-) Cheers, Penelope

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Ooops, forgot this one... or a crisp ice blue. Cheers, Penelope

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How about a black and white tile? (To work with the sink and the stove). What about changing your light fittings too? Maybe a wood finish to tie in with the bathroom. I would paint your kitchen or at choose the colour before choosing a new splashback as it will affect how the finished room will work together. We currently have a foul, avocado and mission brown, falling apart kitchen. So I am very jealous of your "before".

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I would paint the pressed metal gloss white, and change the light fittings for black iron and glass for a lighter look. Walls white. A wooden cake stand or fruit bowl to tie in with the wooden vanity in the bathroom

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I'm a big fan of glass splashbacks as well for the ease of cleaning compared to grout. In the picture I thought your wall colour looked green and I loved it. How about picking up the green bits from the bench in a glass splashback and painting the wall the same colour. I think a plain surface in the splashback will make the kitchen look calmer.

Thank you! Really great advice from all.

I’m not keen on a glass splashback as it’s just not “me”.

I am keen on a herringbone lay and also really like the handmade/rustic style of tile.

I think I will paint the pressed metal white, perhaps it will help me to decide on a colour tile. I’m leaning toward a beautiful pastel/Smokey grey in a handmade uneven/rustic tile and then in the laundry (which opens into the kitchen) a soft blush pink tile splashback!

The only concern I have with the grey colour is it looking sterile or loosing warmth...

With regard to light fittings, I think I may need to change them if I went with the grey tile and perhaps use a brushed gold/glass combo instead. I’ve used black light fittings and pendants as shown in an above comment in my living and dining areas.

hello again, to try and keep it simple, could you replace the metal splash back along the sink wall with a strip of the same Granite and do black tiles on the cook top wall. Another suggestion these tiles are actually stainless and could look amazing with black grout, very moderntraditional profile

https://www.tilesandpavers.com.au/metal-tiles/

Siriuskey - great idea, will def consider using the same granite as benches on the sink wall and black on the oven wall. Thanks!

What a good find, siriuskey! They are very striking.

I think they would suit any style heartlyhome & annb, very simple, just like I like it!

I love your new bath tub!! I know this is not on point, but where did you get it?

It is infact a white bath tub that my clever husband was able to paint black. The white tub was much cheaper than the black (in Melbourne anyway). It looks fantastic and is a slightly different texture to the usual black tubs you see at places like Reece.

Thanks for the tip on metal tiles, siriuskey, as I love adding metallic to suitable decor. I hadn't seen these so will add their details to my suppliers list :-) Cheers, Penelope

They are quite different in the hexagon pattern, if you end up using them would love you to post a picture cheers

Bath was sanded back with 400 grid sand paper using an orbital sander, the top edge line was masked freehand using fine line tape. It was two packed black and was also sprayed and dried in a car oven - we have an auto repair centre in Melbourne so it was helpful to have the correct paint, spray gear and oven. My husband is no stranger to this type of work thanks to my long list of ideas!

Thank you! It’s a beautiful room to be in.

Well, You can see the other wide collection go to Splashbacks Glass.

Hearty Home. If it ain't broke don't fix it is your best slution. The pressed metal looked the part to moi; subtle character, and not like everyone elses. I've just renovated; all new kitchen has bevelled-edged white subways w' pale grey expoxy grout. Timeless is always timeless. Changing your pressed metal look could make the rest of the kitchen design look odd. I note this article is months old; So now I'm wondering what you did?

Agree with commenters re subway tiles. You might always go pizazz with a kind of striking colour, like watermelon or something, but I think there are so many textures in this classic kitchen that best way forward would be to play it down and remain classical practical. Subways give a subtle, soft reflection and are a doddle to keep clean. Maybe consider a charcoal grout for a smart effect.

Or....you could fit a semi-opaque black glass panel over the top to dimly reveal the palimpsest of silver pressed metal below!

I went with a very pale grey hand made subway tile and changed all the hardwear to gold - what soft and luxurious difference it made! Also added a nice touch of contemporary style. I’ll post a picture later on today. Very happy with the colours/updates I chose.