Alternative to metro tiles!

[Littlefish54]

Currently planning our new kitchen but really struggling to work out what I like! The problem is that I know what I don't like but don't particularly have an opinion about what I want ! We have an older property, a large room with high ceilings and plenty of light. Cabinets are likely to be cream/white matt and possibly a light grey work surface and a brightly coloured range cooker.

Am really struggling with what to have on the walls though as really not keen on metro tiles which still seem to be everywhere (remind me of Victorian public loos, sorry ). I do a lot of cooking so having painted walls is a definite no as they would get so dirty. Think glass splashbacks the whole way round might look a bit much in an older house? Any thoughts/suggestions would be very welcome!

[dynevoran]

Any of these tiles styles take your fancy?

[dynevoran]

Or this? All non metro shape tiles. And different layouts.