I don't know about white. I think I would be more inclined to do something else like stone or beige. If the countertop was black, I would like the white with dark grout.
I put glass tiles on my fireplace and at some point would like to use them for a backsplash. The family room and kitchen are all one open area so I think it would look nice. I wish I had just redone my kitchen after Hurricane Ike. It was the one room that I didn't upgrade and it would have been easier to have done it then...plus it would have been less expensive since I had the workers here already. Oh well. I like the metal tiles, too! That might look really nice in your kitchen.
I googled and saw photos of what you are thinking of...and it is fine. Just isn't what I would do. I love your kitchen!
