Mirrored splash back positioning advice?
Louise King
6 years ago
As part of a whole house renovation, we have installed a new kitchen. We have set our heart on a mirrored glass splash back behind the induction hob. One question, the kitchen units don’t butt up next to the extractor fan. Would you put the splash back in the whole of the space between the units and up to the extractor or like the extractor, have the splash back centrally positioned below the extractor with a gap either side? (We have researched and sourced the relevant compliant mirrored glass, so no worry about that).
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Carolina
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI would do this, since the top of the extractor is at a different height than the top of the cabinets. Just go to the bottom of the extractor and the whole width between cabinets.
Carolina
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHere's another option, but I think I prefer the above mentioned one for your kitchen because you already have the upstand.
Louise King
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6 years agoHi Louise,
How about the liquid mirror? By the way, there is no water on it :)) You might want to fill the gaps in the side areas.Full gallery: http://www.sunstudio.london/liquid-mirror-splashbacks/
Let us know if you need some help, we will suit our offer for you.
Dy Mcclelland
3 years agoLouise King
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