hi Kchap71, what about something like "earthglass" tile. I think it is called different names depending where you are. It is glass with the colour on the backside but has a soft shimmer/frosted appearance to it. It is clean and simple but has an interesting visual texture that is a bit more forgiving than a solid colour tile when trying to match it to similar colours like the cabinets. This picture in the link looks similar to it. http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0189/0466/products/Elements_Sand_4x6_Glass_Subway_Tiles_5.JPG?v=1411585605 Another option could be to go with a hexagon shape cream color marble? Hard to tell how white your cabinets are but if they cast more to the cream this could work. We did that in our own kitchen in the earlier images posted. The cabinets are BM "White Down" and backsplash is marble "marfil" similar to this https://www.google.ca/search?q=earth+glass+backsplash+tile&espv=2&biw=947&bih=797&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjGlpPTzczKAhUGs4MKHWgaBfUQsAQIPg&dpr=1.5#tbm=isch&q=marfil+marble&imgrc=dCxUGf3iY2q_vM%3A

General rule of thumb s 100 CFM per 10,000 BTU. However, likelihood of you using both ovens and all burners on high is unlikely. Do the math based on how you use your oven. 900 CFM may be enough, maybe not. Also run the appropriate duct size. If specs call for (1) 8" or (2) 8" or (1) 10" ... do it ... don't choke it down. Lastly, don't exceed the maximum duct run and mindful of elbows. Each elbow reduces the suggested run.

You might get a better response on the Houzz Appliance Forum. http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/appl You might get a better response on the Houzz Kitchen Forum. http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/kitchbath

Actually, you want 6" wider and deeper because Heat, Odors, Grease, Steam, and Smoke, all move outwards as they rise. You need a larger capture zone than a cooking zone. For a 36" cooking zone, you need a 42"W x 27" D hood. CFM is dependent on the cooker below. A Pro style range needs a Pro style vent. With Make Up Air provided so it doesn't backdraft any other combustion appliances like your water heater.