Splendid Splashbacks That Sing a Different Tune
If you've grown bored of the same old song when it comes to bland kitchen splashbacks, here are some livelier options
Laura Gaskill
8 February 2016
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Getting tired of the basic white tile splashback? Try something a little (or a lot) different in the kitchen with a splashback that makes a statement. Whether they’re subtle and natural or over the top, these 10 kitchens have style to spare.
Honeycomb
Hexagon tiles are nothing new – they’ve been popular for ages with good reason – but it’s not every day that you see them scaled up to this size or in a natural wood tone. By concentrating the hex tiles above the main work areas (stovetop and sink) instead of filling the entire wall, the honeycomb pattern really comes into focus.
Hexagon tiles are nothing new – they’ve been popular for ages with good reason – but it’s not every day that you see them scaled up to this size or in a natural wood tone. By concentrating the hex tiles above the main work areas (stovetop and sink) instead of filling the entire wall, the honeycomb pattern really comes into focus.
Black and white wallpaper
The intricate, artistic pattern looks crisp in black and white, and pulls together the glossy white cabinetry and dark flooring in this contemporary kitchen. To protect wallpaper in a splashback, cover it with tempered glass. In the future, you can remove the glass, replace the wallpaper, and put the glass back, all for far less than the cost of new tile.
‘All of Us’ wallpaper by Geoff McFetridge: Pottok
The intricate, artistic pattern looks crisp in black and white, and pulls together the glossy white cabinetry and dark flooring in this contemporary kitchen. To protect wallpaper in a splashback, cover it with tempered glass. In the future, you can remove the glass, replace the wallpaper, and put the glass back, all for far less than the cost of new tile.
‘All of Us’ wallpaper by Geoff McFetridge: Pottok
Bronze mirrored
A narrow swath of splashback is the perfect place to experiment with a special tile. Here, bronze-backed, bevelled-edge mirror tile is laid in a brick pattern for a traditional look with a twist. The gleam of the mirrored tile would work especially well to boost light in compact kitchens.
Weave metallics into your kitchen
A narrow swath of splashback is the perfect place to experiment with a special tile. Here, bronze-backed, bevelled-edge mirror tile is laid in a brick pattern for a traditional look with a twist. The gleam of the mirrored tile would work especially well to boost light in compact kitchens.
Weave metallics into your kitchen
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Natural wood
Douglas fir boards on the walls and cabinets give this kitchen a soft Scandinavian feel. The Aga stove has a direct vent into the kitchen, so there’s no need for a hood.
Douglas fir boards on the walls and cabinets give this kitchen a soft Scandinavian feel. The Aga stove has a direct vent into the kitchen, so there’s no need for a hood.
Photographic mural
Many companies these days will turn any photo you provide into a custom wallpaper mural. Why not choose one for your kitchen splashback? It’s personal, unexpected and can be as colourful or low-key as you’d like.
Many companies these days will turn any photo you provide into a custom wallpaper mural. Why not choose one for your kitchen splashback? It’s personal, unexpected and can be as colourful or low-key as you’d like.
Stainless steel
It may be stainless steel, but this tile is anything but basic. With its natural gleam, it takes on a futuristic appearance when applied to a splashback wall. And since it’s easy to clean, it’s both glamorous and practical.
It may be stainless steel, but this tile is anything but basic. With its natural gleam, it takes on a futuristic appearance when applied to a splashback wall. And since it’s easy to clean, it’s both glamorous and practical.
Colourful wallpaper
Craving an antidote to the all-white kitchen? Consider an eye-popping wallpaper. Vibrant colour and bold pattern pair up in this lively splashback. White cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and rustic wood features keep the room from becoming overwhelmed by this daring design choice. It’s best to protect your wallpaper investment with a layer of tempered glass.
Craving an antidote to the all-white kitchen? Consider an eye-popping wallpaper. Vibrant colour and bold pattern pair up in this lively splashback. White cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and rustic wood features keep the room from becoming overwhelmed by this daring design choice. It’s best to protect your wallpaper investment with a layer of tempered glass.
Malachite green
These handmade glazed tiles in malachite green have an elegance that would work well in an open-plan space. Paired with black and warm wood, the effect is rich and sophisticated.
Colour lessons: glorious green
These handmade glazed tiles in malachite green have an elegance that would work well in an open-plan space. Paired with black and warm wood, the effect is rich and sophisticated.
Colour lessons: glorious green
Houndstooth mosaic
Like a favourite textile pattern, this mosaic tile splashback is handsome and dressed to perfection. Used in an open-plan space, the pattern provides polish.
Like a favourite textile pattern, this mosaic tile splashback is handsome and dressed to perfection. Used in an open-plan space, the pattern provides polish.
Dark marble
A deep colour of marble, like ‘Calacatta Ocean’, is luxurious and statement-making. Combine it with slate blue-grey cabinetry and wood floors for a glamorous-yet-classic look.
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I like the idea of removable photo's/art but wonder about the cost of tempered glass? The article talks about it being an affordable option, I'm not so sure. A few are appealing but I suspect I'd get bored with whatever I chose out of the above choices pretty quick although we tend not to see things after awhile which could be a saving grace.
My son chose a bronzed antique mirror splashback about 10 years ago. The kitchen had plenty of light and yet the kitchen always looked gloomy to me, I'd avoid bronzed mirror although I love love love regular antiqued mirror.
I think by ‘tempered glass’ she means a clear glass splash back. They are very reasonably priced, create an easy clean, low maintenance surface & you can place it over any surface you wish to highlight. Brick walls and lovely wood look great behind glass which protects them from cooking stains.