Great Splashbacks For Kitchens
Great Splashbacks For Kitchens
A kitchen splashback is an opportunity to get a little creative with your kitchen, depending on what materials, colours or patters you decide to choose. Traditionally, a kitchen splashback is essentially an extension of the kitchen worktop, in order to protect the walls from cooking splashes and spills.
Tiles are the usual option, but there are plenty of others to choose from such as glass, steel and acrylic.
Modern splashbacks are the stylish alternative to tiling your kitchen to complement work surfaces or, if you feel like making a statement, your splashback can alternatively be used as a spectacular design feature by using bright colours, patterns, or even filling the whole wall.
The modern options available will allow you to save your walls from greasy marks and splatters while also allowing you to make a great style statement behind a sink or stove.
Reflective materials, such as glass and acrylic can add another dimension to the room by bouncing light around a dark kitchen. Acrylic (such as the one pictured) can be highly decorative as it can be formed to create a seamless surface. It is also hygienic and easy to clean with simple detergent and water. As it is water resistant, it can also be used behind a sink.
In particular, glass splashbacks are the perfect replacement or alternative solution to bring an outdated kitchen into the 21st century. Glass splashbacks look very beautiful as they are seamless so there are no lines to worry about. This also makes them clean and hygienic, more so that almost any other material.
Glass splashbacks are heat resistant, strong and resilient, so you can put yours behind your reliable Hotpoint hob or sink, or even an entire wall if you want to imbue your kitchen with colour.
Glass splashbacks also allow you endless choice in how you choose to use them.
Patterned or multi-coloured splashbacks are becoming increasingly popular as a decorative element or to update a tired kitchen. They are a simple way to add colour, easy to clean and the glass can easily be worked around sockets, lighting and any other protruding features.
You could even inject some humour into your kitchen by opting for a glass splashback emblazoned with a catchy saying or your favourite quote.
For a more professional finish, a stainless-steel splashback is highly practical and effective, and they are frequently used in professional kitchens. A great example is the wide stainless steel splashback in the Estro Walnut kitchen by My Beautiful Kitchen.
A seamless splashback is the most hygienic, as there are no joins, preventing dirt from collecting at the seams. If you’d rather something richer, bamboo is a great alternative as it creates an attractive, warm and textured look. However, it requires more maintenance as it must be oiled on a regular basis to protect it from water.
If you’d rather not wave goodbye to tiles but want something that stands out from the crowd, consider hand decorated bespoke tiles such as a glazed terracotta that will be easy to keep clean and cheap to install by the recommend team.
It’s the perfect way to add some Mediterranean inspiration to your kitchen without your tiles looking boring as redundant. Tiles can also be used in both wet and hot areas and you have an endless list of design and colour options available.
If you’ve got the cash, marble is hard-wearing, elegant and classic. It is also highly practical, as it withstands heat and water, making it suitable for both cooking and wet zones. No matter what you choose, make sure you use your splashback to its full potential, as doing so can change the look of your entire kitchen.
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