MrsGarlicHead's Profile

As several people living in Switzerland mentioned above, changing the tiles in the kitchen without the owner's approval wouldn't be such a great idea. And hardwood floors in a kitchen really are not common here.
I'd try changing the backsplash tiles to a different color by buying tile tattoos, or Fliesenaufkleber as they are called in German. I found a great selection here http://www.foliesen.de
They are removable (though I have not tried them) and come in a variety of colors. I am thinking about ordering some to cover our back splash, too.