robin schreiber Thank you for your advice--I am doing a 2-dimensional backsplash ( ann sacks puzzle tile--it is so cool) and have to include swichplates by the sink (garbage disposal/lights) So I do now see large pic and they had the water dispenser above stovetop, so I guess they can place them--just make sure you get a good tile installer :)

SF Design & Build That's a great idea with the plugs and switches, BUT it would not pass inspection in California. The electrical codes are quite specific on where the plugs must be located. If you are doing your work with a permit, this kitchen would flunk. Best to get the inspection done before you tile the backsplash and re-locate the plugs.

Anne DeCocco You didn't give me any budget clues, so I'll start low. Could you bring some of those colors into the kitchen on the curtains? Easy place to start! Then dishtowels (nice ones), maybe a tea pot on top of the stove with color, a rug by the sink with your colors and a big, colorful picture of a chicken from art.com hanging securely on the door. Ta-da!

Grace Decors I have used something similar...not a glass basketweave but a raised onyx tile in ming green....the brand was Elon

Linda Kennedy This basketweave is from Encore Ceramics www.encoreceramics.com. They make beautiful handmade tiles, in lots of different glazes. Gorgeous!!

Sheila Schmitz It's called basketweave tile. One Houzz member found it at This N That Kitchen N Bath in Miami, FL: 305 251-0959

Vanessa Brunner Hey there!
There are a lot of companies that offer 3D wall solutions. I'm actually not sure if that's grout... Here's a company on Houzz that might give you a better idea of how it works: http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/14474/MyWallArt