Mikewood, our granite is called Golden Crystal. I don't have photos of our backsplash installed, but was inspired by Kellienoelle's (link attached to her reveal post). It's Crossville RetroActive in empress white- unpolished (so no sheen, a very matte finish), in the longer rectangular shape to set it apart from traditional subway. It's also not a stark white, but almost an antique white, even a tad gray in some light, both coordinate with our counter. My DH too was convinced we needed travertine because he "liked the way it looks." And he was leery of a white tile in subway shape for fear of it seeming like a bathroom. I love travertine, but not with our granite. It sometimes takes a lot of convincing to get someone out of their preconceived notions. While the backsplash may be considered boring by some, it offsets our beautiful granite and cabinets perfectly. It's the perfect backdrop, and our granite's the star. Here is a link that might be useful: busy granite with plain backsplash

Here are some: http://www.glasstilestore.com/stainless-steel-2-x-6-metal-tiles-sold-by-the-square-foot-12-pieces-stainlesssteel2x6.html?gdftrk=gdfV25837_a_7c2296_a_7c8489_a_7cSTAINLESSSTEEL2X6&gclid=CPPG2ev9wrMCFQSf4AodbRIAHQ Here is a link that might be useful: 3

It's been just shy of 2 years for our black & white subway tile backsplash. A picture of which I posted in your other post. We applied 2 coats of sealer when it was installed. Since then it's been subjected to splatters from tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, blackening spices, bacon grease and more. All that's been required for clean up has been a few swipes with a damp sponge. I don't know if it makes a difference but ours is unsanded grout.

We're looking at 3 x 6 stainless tiles that glue up, and 1 x 3 stainles steel capped ceramic tile, thinset bedded. Does anyone have any experience with either if these? Pics? Pros and cons? Thanks