what backsplash?

7 years ago

Help! I am not sure if I should get tiles or a glass backsplash. Kitchen is a modern design with clean lines. A white quartz countertop with French grey units (green looking) I am leaning towards pale grey for the backsplash but could go bolder?Any advice welcome

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Tani H-S

7 years ago

I love glass as its sleek, easy to clean and not as fussy as tiles.

My up stands are white glass but I would make sure you go for a pure white rather than the white on a green glass as that gives a slightly green tinge to it.

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7 years ago
If work surface is white the backsplash would look classier in white - try to get a sample first to check whites match. Or could you colour match the colour of the units?
Tiles definitely not an option?
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Alaris London
7 years ago
Glass, because tiles looks too busy, you also have the grout to clean, discolouring takes place over time. And a neutral colour if you can
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standroid
7 years ago
Mirror?
wildone12
7 years ago
Having had both the best I have seen is a mirror, just one long strip, gives light and a feeling of space
Frank
7 years ago
Since these days you can get large-format thin tiles (lamina tiles - the likes of Kerlite, Neolith, Laminam, Porcel-thin and others; quite a few Italian tile suppliers provide such today) it's not really a "only glass is seamless" choice anymore. They come in lengths up to three meters.
If you like say the look of marble or matted pastel colours such tiles can provide that. They don't "have the tile look" that classical small squares exemplify.
puffinrock
7 years ago
Try VEW surfaces, it is vitreous enamel on steel and can be thin format, I have just ordered one with a customised pattern on it.

My thought was that I could use it as a piece of art if I ever wanted to change it! Made in the UK also.
C Don
7 years ago
I would recommend glass splash back. I have cream units and a red glass splash back. It is stunning, and dead easy to keep clean...you just ignore it and it stays clean.
nonnya
7 years ago
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Tiles look pretty but are awkward to clean because of the grout lines.
Glass looks smart & is a doddle to clean. You could go for a contrasting colour rather than try to get an exact match (borrow samples to try). However, if you need any odd shapes cut (eg. to go around extractor) it does get rather expensive.
A mirror's a nice idea, but remember you'd get all the clutter reflected, making the room look doubly untidy! And if it's near a hob it must be toughened.
Robert Moorhouse
7 years ago
I would have glass, but paint the back of it white so it shows through to the front.
Jan Pointon
7 years ago
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loubrad1973
7 years ago
I'm looking for a grey colour to have with a stilestone maple blanco or Stella work top
You say this is green looking is that right?
Does anyone know a grey colour which would go with white work top anthracite bi folds and light oak flooring.
Or anyone know grey which is a grey grey or a stainless steel silvery mid grey which would look lovely and work with what I'm describing ? Thanks
crowsnest_treasures
7 years ago
I love the pressed tin.
Winnie Westwood
7 years ago
If you fancy a statement backsplash, have a look at pimpyour backsplash. I'm planning to have something from them for my project, but not decided which design yet.
valduff
7 years ago
I have mirror either side of hob & glass behind hob - easy to clean & not too fussy.
Scott Hedger
7 years ago
Saffron yellow!
Stella Pullar-Strecker
7 years ago
I'd go for metro tiles or marble for texture.
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DIY Splashbacks
7 years ago
We're with Valduff. Shades of purple and plum can really add depth to a chic scheme like yours. Particularly with your gorgeous counter top.
Grey is also a good call, as it will coordinate with your kitchen units but allow room to add coloured accessories.
It can depend on the light quality in your room- we always recommend grabbing some tester opts in a range of shades. Paint your walls or A4 sheets, and see what the colours look like as the light changes throughout the day.
loubrad1973
7 years ago
what it the name of the white quartz counter top in this picture - i believe they all have individual names maple blanco mont blanc etc whats yours?
Andrew Booton
7 years ago
Splash back in UK.
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Mirrorworks, The Antique Mirror Glass Company
7 years ago
Antique mirror glass is a very popular choice these days it should be toughened if it's going to go behind a hob. And if you go for a heavily distressed finish you won't have to watch yourself slaving over a hot stove!
turquoisetree53
7 years ago
Sorry, just think you will regret a (on-trend-this-minute) purple/plum backsplash.....in nano-seconds. Potentially garish and vulgar. If you want to bring those colours in your cool kitchen, why not do it with accessories?
valduff
7 years ago
That's a bit strong and insulting turquoisetree. However if you think you will tire of a colour you can always paint the wall and place clear glass over it so that the colour can be changed easily.
valduff
7 years ago
That's a bit strong and insulting turquoisetree. However if you think you will tire of a colour you can always paint the wall and place clear glass over it so that the colour can be changed easily.
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Emma Britton Decorative Glass Designer
7 years ago
Glass Splashbacks are easy to maintain. I have a nice geo design which gives an effect similar to tiles in grey and would go nicely with your Orla Kiely accessories. Here is a similar kitchen, featuring 'Maple Geo in Grey'. Good luck with your project
turquoisetree53
7 years ago
sorry,Valduff, you have a big, strong (spacious?) lavish kitchen to take and absorb such a powerful quite theatrical statement of purple/ plum. i think it would be far too dramatic for this more modest kitchen. a softer lilac would be better, for example.

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what backsplash?

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