Well, Growlery, is right on that frame of reference. Since 1" hex tile is the flooring for 3 of the bathrooms in my old house, that's the association I have with it!:-) At any rate, if this tile is really the one that pleases you most, I say go for it! No point in having a bunch of "what ifs" after the fact, only because you didn't follow your heart as you were making critical decisions. In the meantime, and since you asked, here's are a few photos of my calacatta d'oro mosaic backsplash. It's really very similar to the hex tiles of your fancy but, of course, the differences are in coloring and shape. These tiles are 5/8" x 1.25" in size and typical Calacatta colors -- cream white /gray/goldish. I believe the grout is silver shadow. The soapstone is Green Mountain Original PA -- primarily dark black when oiled with only very random non-white veining.

You should look at sixtyohno's kitchen. She has slab doors and green glass tile. I don't think she will mind me posting a link. Here is a link that might be useful: Sixtyohno's gorgeous kitchen

Hi, I have the same combo of light cherry and soapstone. My kitchen is rather traditional. I am going with a light whitish tan 2x3 marble mosaic without any veining. My floor is too busy for any visual texture in the back splash. I have included a picture of two samples on the soapstone counter. While I LOVED the glass, I thought it was too contemporary for my kitchen. When I had the small marble taped to the wall for a few days I noted that I smiled whenever I walked into the room. So that is why I chose the marble. I have a small room and I think the small size looks fine. here are closer pics of the two tiles, the stone a smaller 2x3 (or 4?)... ... the glass a typical 3x6. I have yet to install mine. Good luck!

Thanks- I have looked through them all really I have. I love your vertical tiles. My cabinets are lighter than yours,and in some lighting the cabinets and tiles for the backsplash don't always contrast or blend enough. Frustration and then some.