Kitchen splashbacks can make both a practical and decorative statement in any home; often found behind the cooker, sink, or worktops, they provide an opportunity not only to raise the overall value for your property but to create a bold fashion statements through colours, patterns, and textures that allow users to experiment.
For a contemporary aesthetic, pair your splashback with your work surface and cabinetry for maximum impact. Marble works particularly well as either a real or faux marble effect, adding an element of versatility to many schemes.
Tiles
Kitchen splashbacks can be fitted by professionals to serve two primary purposes: protecting walls from food and liquid spills while adding character and style. From striking statement pieces like tiles or glass mosaics to subtler options like stainless steel, there’s something to suit everyone in this choice of material.
Tiles are an iconic choice when it comes to kitchen splashback ideas, and they come in an assortment of colours and styles. Some tiles have unglazed finishes that feature all-over colour and evoke an earthy aesthetic, while others boast glossy surfaces for a more modern feel.
For an eye-catching kitchen design, consider opting for bold-patterned tiles for your splashback. Think herringbone patterns, diagonal strips, or even zigzag effects if you prefer something bolder. For something less bold yet understated, choose unglazed matte tiles over glossy ones to avoid too much light reflecting off of them.
Add a printed splashback for an eye-catching splash of colour that is sure to stand out and draw the eye in any kitchen, whether the hue matches or contrasts with worktop, cupboard, and flooring colours or is neutral and complements or contrasts them; cooler tones may open up space, while warmer ones can help to warm it up!
Kitchen splashbacks can be constructed from many different materials, including stone, glass, and aluminium composite panels. These offer an alternative to tile in terms of visual impact while offering increased durability. When choosing either stone or glass materials as your splashback material, it’s important to ask your installer for an ongoing care and maintenance guide so you can properly care for their surfaces.
Stone
Kitchen splashbacks serve two important purposes: keeping moisture off the wall and adding visual appeal! Moisture buildup on a plaster wall can lead to mould growth, which is costly to treat, while food splatters from cooking can stain or damage paintwork and tiles. Having an easily wipe-able splashback keeps this from occurring and makes your space cleaner and brighter for longer.
Splashbacks come in all kinds of materials, ranging from tile and stone to glass, stainless steel, and more. Every option offers different advantages and disadvantages; before making your final selection, it is wise to carefully consider all available choices before settling on one option.
Tiles are an affordable choice for kitchen splashbacks and come in an assortment of colours and designs that make installation simple and straightforward. Cut to fit snugly behind hobs and sinks, tiles offer easy installation that’s both quick and straightforward compared to most other kitchen splashback materials.
Natural stone is an elegant and timeless choice, perfect for those with higher budgets. Marble, granite, and Epsilon’s engineered marble products all make beautiful choices that can be combined to form stunning designs such as basket-weave, listello, or Versailles patterns.
Stainless steel is another popular choice for modern kitchens, offering durability and being easily cleaned up afterward. Plus, it gives your space an elegant and minimalist aesthetic!
Glass
Selecting the ideal splashback material can have a dramatic impact on both the aesthetics and function of your kitchen. Glass offers an attractive yet resilient choice, is customizable to any kitchen, and is easy to maintain with its wide array of colours, patterns, and textures available, creating the ideal splashback design just for you.
Tile splashbacks are an increasingly popular choice in kitchens, offering a range of styles. From classic metro tiles to intricate geometric designs, these durable splashbacks can easily be cleaned. Plus, their design can even be personalised by choosing different grout colours for an eye-catching finish!
Marble is an age-old classic that adds luxurious texture to your kitchen, whether real or faux; whether incorporated as real slabs or splashbacks, its beauty makes for a striking centrepiece on any worktop surface and makes an elegant statement piece.
If you want something a bit more contemporary, why not go for a glass splashback with an eye-catching coloured design? Choose either a cool shade to open up the space or warm hues that bring life and energy to your walls and cabinets.
Glass splashbacks can be custom-cut to perfectly suit the dimensions of your kitchen for a truly bespoke result. Any pattern or textured design printed onto its back can also be printed as part of its customizable nature; holes and notches for outlets and switches can also be for ease and home comfort. Epoxy resin comes in an extensive palette of colours; simply provide samples, paint codes, or RAL numbers, and epoxy resin splashback designers will match them accordingly to complete the design of your splashback.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel kitchen splashbacks are an increasingly popular choice in commercial kitchens due to their heat resistance and durability, adding sleek modernity. Tiled splashbacks can leave gaps that become difficult or impossible to keep clean; by contrast, stainless steel covers all surface areas of a wall for easier sanitization, cleaning, and decontamination while being resistant to both water and grease buildup.
Compared to more expensive stone or granite splashback options, stainless steel splashbacks are an economical and elegant solution that is cost-effective. One of the toughest materials, it can withstand extreme heat from stoves, although it would be wiser to choose glass splashbacks for areas producing large levels of direct heat. Like other metal options, it can also be customised according to thickness and finish requirements for optimal kitchen design.
Reflective mirrored kitchen splashbacks offer a modern, sleek, and impressive addition to any kitchen. Available in various colours (most notably silver and grey), reflective mirrored splashbacks make an impressionful statement about modernity in any setting. You may prefer low-iron toughened glass, which produces clearer colours; this option would work particularly well when matching with quartz or granite worktops.
Decorative metallic splashbacks offer an ideal way to bring luxury into your kitchen. These splashbacks can make an eye-catching statement or serve as the focal point of the room, coming in various colours with personalised images or logos available for customization—it makes each splashback truly one-of-a-kind! Often custom-designed and installed by experienced professionals, their cost may increase depending on the custom shapes or sizes chosen.
Wood
Kitchen splashbacks serve a practical function in a room, protecting walls from stains and heat damage from cooking, but that doesn’t have to be dull! A well-chosen splashback can add flair and personality to your design aesthetic.
Tiles, glass, and reconstituted stone are popular choices for splashback materials due to their easy cleaning, durable qualities, and wide selection of styles available. Tiles may be installed by yourself using durable kitchen paint; other options require professional installation for full-length splashbacks with cutouts for switches and sockets.
Stainless steel countertops are another popular choice in industrial kitchens due to their durability, heat resistance, and easy-to-clean surface. Unfortunately, over time, stainless steel may begin to show signs of wear and tear, so it may not be ideal for everyone.
Wood may seem like an unusual choice for kitchen design, but it can look beautiful when applied properly. Tongue and groove panelling creates a warm rustic ambience in farmhouse kitchens or contrasts beautifully with sleek white gloss cabinetry. Furthermore, light oak splashbacks add subtle warmth and colour to modern spaces.
Splashbacks don’t have to match countertops, but doing so can look stunning and unify the design of your kitchen. Matching splashbacks and countertops create a cohesive and elegant aesthetic for any space.
