Tips on selecting the right splashback for your kitchen

Are you renovating your kitchen or bathroom?

You may have images saved on Pinterest of different splashback ideas, but how do you know what will work for your home? Read my tips below on what to consider when selecting your kitchen and bathroom splashbacks.

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Materials

The two most common materials used for splashbacks are tiles and glass (including mirrors, clear glass windows and coloured glass). Both can be very easy to wipe down, however be careful with what finish you use with tiles. Gloss and semi gloss are again, easy enough to clean, but matte finishes can be difficult to maintain and can be forever greasy looking.

Other material options are pressed metal, stainless steel, and stone. Quartz in particular, is generally quite resistant to heat and stains. If your stone is porous, then sealing should be done prior to  installation and once the grout has dried (cured). This is the same whether it’s in a tile or slab form.

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Colours

A lot of people like to have their splashbacks stand out. However, if you have invested in an expensive benchtop or statement lighting and want those to be the hero, then opt for a more subtle splashback colour. One option could be running the same stone used for your benchtop up the wall to create a seamless design.

If you are wanting to make your splashback the feature then choose a contrasting colour to your benchtop. With a timber or white benchtop, you have a huge variety of colour options. Just consider the undertones before making final selections as some will throw off a more yellow shade and others, blue shades (aka, warm and cool colours).

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Size

Does size matter? Well in this case, yes, slightly. Smaller tiles require more grout and therefore, more maintenance and cleaning over time. Larger format tiles and slabs require a lot less grout and silicone and generally are much easier to wipe down after cooking a meal.

I hope these tips have been helpful. You can apply the same advice to your bathroom renovation too.

Feel free to email me at chloe@designsbychloe.net and let me know what you’d like to learn about next.