That's great you posted an inspiration photo of a floor you like. It reminded me of Durastone which I have never had but you could look into it, look at a sample, and ask people here if they like it. I suggest you find more inspiration photos so you can see gray and white cabs with carrera type counters and what color or tone of floor they have. An inspiration photo helped me SO much and I copied the cabs color, counter and floor and backsplash since I liked it. Saved me A LOT of research and hunting plus you can go in a tile store etc. with the photo in your hand and it helps the salespeople get started. In the website Houzz.com I tried the search words 'driftwood gray and white kitchen' and there are interesting results. Play with different searches and you can save the pix you like. In one pretty gray kitchen (below) in the comments the paint color for the gray cabs is mentioned: Silver Lake 1598 by Benjamin Moore. Search this forum for the kitchen of alabamamommy and you will love the white and gray together. One of her threads with pix is: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0201052512934.html One of the threads I saw in this forum about gray kitchens recommended a custom cabinet company website Downsview. Check it and there are some cool gray examples. http://www.downsviewkitchens.com/gallery/traditional But this pic pasted below is from Houzz [traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by seattle kitchen and bath Warmington & North Here is a link that might be useful: Durastone website

didn't have time to read all the answers. I have no backsplash and have never regretted it...been over 6 yrs. It is painted with BM matte...which has ceramic in it. It is as beautiful now as it was when first painted. I love the fact that I can showcase other things ...art etc in my kitchen and no competition. Also if I ever want to change it is as quick as a paint brush...expense is minimal..paint only ! All in all I think it is serene as you point out . Here is one pick. Since I have a lot of high heat cooking in my kitchen..built in deep fat fryer as well as gas cook top I can definitely speak to the longevity of paint only. c ( more at this album )

Posted by budgeteer_s (My Page) on Wed, Dec 31, 08 at 18:18 Thanks for all your suggestions. I wanted so much to follow with ci_lantro's suggestion because then I'm done. I'll gladly let you snatch that paint brush out of my hand. ha ha. But at the same time if a little tiling will tie up the project, then I'm game. jodi_socal: I'm a little disappointed when you said fire and ice won't work. I just LOVE that F&I BS. But then agin, I think I know all along it's a little too much for my kitchen. Caryscott & petra: Thanks for the picture petra, it says a thousand words. Is spectralight glass tiles? Prices are pretty reasonable. What about that milk green color? will it work? maybe with some garnet pieces sparingly mixed in. I will take some pictures and post two HD Behr's paint card to aid in the discussion of color. Thanks again ALL! Correction: My tiles were Alfagres: Gema4x4: different from what caryscott posted: I loved what caryscott linked:

Have you thought about stainless steel backsplash tiles? https://www.houzz.com/products/4x11-honeycomb-matted-metal-peel-and-stick-backsplash-tile-set-of-3-brushed-st-prvw-vr~100903589. These tiles would look great with your stainless steel appliances.