Becktheng. I think our kitchens are very similar. I am also very drawn to the black hardware. I'd love to pictures of your backsplash. If you have a moment will you post? Also are your cabinets white or off white? Thanks!

rdas...don't have anything in yet, I'm hopefully starting demo next week. My cabinets are going to be BM simply white (thanks to lesmis (kat)). It's a nice white that is a touch warm, so that I don't have a "bright white" kitchen...this is key since the kitchen has good light with south facing windows. It also looked good with both yellow and blue paint, which is what I'm going to paint the walls in the surrounding rooms. The white will be used throughout the common areas of the house for trim and doors.

My tentative choice on backsplash tile is a Daltile. It's called winter storm...the sample piece I have is much grayer than the link.

Here is a link that might be useful: Daltile Blue Subways

I found my cast iron knobs and pulls at the House of Antique Hardware (recommended by another GWer).

Here is a link that might be useful: House of Antique Hardware

Try ebay. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Try Anne at Home. They offer a bunch of different finishes on all their knobs & pulls, including black.

I couldn't find black cup pulls that would fit the holes already drilled in my drawer fronts. I bought some off ebay that were brushed nickel. I sprayed them in a matte black. They've had hard use for over 3 years and held up fine. If you're interested, I'll give you some tips that make it easier and last longer.