Splash back?

10 years ago

This is our new kitchen - does anyone have any thoughts on what to put on the wall between the cupboards?

A splash back? Tiles?

Our house is themed very grey at the moment!

Thanks!

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Markham Webber Design Ribble Valley

10 years ago

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Mr Mrs Bamforth · More Info

glass, it is modern to suit the kitchen. You need a bit of colour to lift the neutrality, or at least a bit of neutral shine. Bronze mirror would also look stunning and add a bit of glamour to the room

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Casa Colori
10 years ago
Hi Hannah,

If budget allows I will recommend a glass splashback a colored one as suggested intoto kitchens ribble valley. It doesn't have to be a bold color necessary, a pastel color would nice too

Silvia
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Josefina
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I'd do tiles! easy to clean and looks very smart! I know butcher's tiles are 'trendy' atm but it will look great for a long time.
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Home By Design Ltd
10 years ago
I would use lustrolite if glass wasn't in the budget!

Or I would use British ceramic tiles impact glass tiles range. They do tiles to match and all can be cut on site with a normal tile cutter. This reduces the costs significantly.

Hope it helps.

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hasmuk
10 years ago
I've just done up our kitchen and our units are the same colour as yours. I would suggest a glass splashback - I feel it's more hygienic than having to clean the grout, and easier to maintain. I would also go for a lighter colour (off white?) as it seems you aren't getting much natural light in and a ligher colour will lift the place. Good luck!
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You could try acrylic splashback to cut the cost but would still need glass/steel panel behind gas hob.
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Amber Jeavons
10 years ago
Hello Hannah,

Have you thought of something that might compliment your flooring? In this way you create a coherent and stylish scheme that you can then add too.. I love textures.. So add plenty of natural elements like marble chopping/cheese boards and wooden blocks for chopping this and that.. Natural materials make for a warm and inviting kitchen whatever the style it is.. : ))
citybumblebee
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This photo just popped up on the Houzz main page, might be a good contrast to the grey. Old against the slick new and all that:

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Walls to the floor
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Hi, microcement is perfect for kitchen splashbacks.

3mm thick when applied correctly, highly durable, waterproof, seamless...I could go on.

Its available in 30 standard colours and had the effect of stone or marble depending on the technique applied.

Good luck with your project, please visit http://wallstothefloor.co.uk or email enquiries@wallstothefloor.co.uk for more information

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Walls to the floor
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Hi, microcement is perfect for kitchen splashbacks.

3mm thick when applied correctly, highly durable, waterproof, seamless...I could go on.

Its available in 30 standard colours and had the effect of stone or marble depending on the technique applied.

Good luck with your project, please visit http://wallstothefloor.co.uk or email enquiries@wallstothefloor.co.uk for more information

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Amber Jeavons
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Hello Walls to the floor.

I do love cement! For kitchens and bathrooms as finish and furniture!... . I'll take a look at your site..

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Walls to the floor
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Hi, A J Interior styling ltd.

It is a fantastic medium, I have to agree :)
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Amber Jeavons
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Most welcome Walls to the floor..

Your wall and floor finishes coupled with my other cement specialists that manufacture high end sinks etc could be rather a fabulous bathroom or kitchen in the making.. : ))
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ITALIANspaceWISE
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Granite! The most resistant material in a kitchen! It last forever and will look elegant for a long time!
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cjgreen29
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I have just put in a new kitchen and used upstands the same as the worktop and a stainless steel splash back. Gap between is then painted. It's very easy to maintain and looks good.
Maura O'Connell
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My kitchen is going in now and I chose a granite splash back . Hope it looks ok . Have not seen the finished look . Best of luck
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10 years ago
A contrasting colored geometric style could add a new dimension to the grey, also Victorian style small format tiles especially the reclaimed ones!