The idea is there but I dont think there is an execution out there that would make them look as stunning as they do in some of the pictures. You could see through the tiles to the cross section underneath and they were more cream than we thought theyd be. Took a significant amount of time and effort to line them up only to end up looking sub-par. I still think they would be a great addition to a small apartment kitchen or maybe as a small decorative strip above a small sink - I just dont think they work as well for larger spaces.