Splashbacks with Punch and Personality
Once an afterthought, splashbacks are taking centre stage, with bold colours and inventive designs adding wow to our kitchens
Splashbacks offer one of the most creative, inspiring and simple ways to transform your kitchen. So why not be bold with a strip of strong colour, a patchwork of glass mosaics or a one-off creation printed with your favourite photograph? And don’t forget glass is incredibly practical, too, so you get great looks and superb functionality rolled into one amazing piece. Here are 10 ideas to get you started.
Work in a print
Fans of boho chic will love this idea. Choose a length of your favourite fabric (vintage or modern) and have it laminated between two layers of glass. This riot of colour is the standout beauty in this sober scheme.
Check out some more ways to personalise your kitchen with fun styles and patterns
Fans of boho chic will love this idea. Choose a length of your favourite fabric (vintage or modern) and have it laminated between two layers of glass. This riot of colour is the standout beauty in this sober scheme.
Check out some more ways to personalise your kitchen with fun styles and patterns
Add an arty touch
Glass is a really versatile product and can be used to laminate (or sandwich) all sorts of materials for a fantastic bespoke splashback. This striking ‘indoor garden’ was created by laminating sculptural bamboo branches between two panes of glass.
Glass is a really versatile product and can be used to laminate (or sandwich) all sorts of materials for a fantastic bespoke splashback. This striking ‘indoor garden’ was created by laminating sculptural bamboo branches between two panes of glass.
Design your own
For an on-trend artisan feel, commission a local glass artist to create a beautiful splashback made to your specific design. Reflecting your chosen colours in accessories will help to tie it into the rest of the room.
For an on-trend artisan feel, commission a local glass artist to create a beautiful splashback made to your specific design. Reflecting your chosen colours in accessories will help to tie it into the rest of the room.
Layer subtle shades
Glass is the perfect material for a kitchen splashback, as it’s tough, scratch-resistant, fireproof and easy to clean. Subtle tones of sage green or powder blue work particularly well in a classic kitchen, such as this white panelled number.
Glass is the perfect material for a kitchen splashback, as it’s tough, scratch-resistant, fireproof and easy to clean. Subtle tones of sage green or powder blue work particularly well in a classic kitchen, such as this white panelled number.
Max the luxe factor
Mosaic glass tiles come in a huge array of shapes, patterns, sizes and colourways for the most interesting glass wall. Metallic and shimmering iridescent finishes, such as these, add a luxurious edge.
See more dazzling mosaic tiles that deliver an elegant touch
Mosaic glass tiles come in a huge array of shapes, patterns, sizes and colourways for the most interesting glass wall. Metallic and shimmering iridescent finishes, such as these, add a luxurious edge.
See more dazzling mosaic tiles that deliver an elegant touch
Capture cherished views
Like a modern-day picture window onto the world, this glass splashback depicts a black and white image of London. Photo frames become a thing of the past in this new way to display treasured memories.
Like a modern-day picture window onto the world, this glass splashback depicts a black and white image of London. Photo frames become a thing of the past in this new way to display treasured memories.
Pop in vibrant tones
An all-white kitchen is the ideal backdrop for a quirky and colourful glass splashback. This cute chalked blackboard design feels fun and informal in this family space.
An all-white kitchen is the ideal backdrop for a quirky and colourful glass splashback. This cute chalked blackboard design feels fun and informal in this family space.
Match it up
For a very personal touch, have a splashback colour-matched to your favourite shade: a particular paint colour, scrap of vintage fabric or much-loved dress. This intense turquoise is the colour of the resident teenager’s eyes!
For a very personal touch, have a splashback colour-matched to your favourite shade: a particular paint colour, scrap of vintage fabric or much-loved dress. This intense turquoise is the colour of the resident teenager’s eyes!
Bring on the bling
A toughened glass splashback in a rich aubergine feels stylishly decadent, especially when teamed with gleaming metallics. Remember to embed downlighters in overhead cupboards to really make your glass wonderwall come to life.
Do you have an eye-catching splashback in your kitchen? Let us know in the comments.
A toughened glass splashback in a rich aubergine feels stylishly decadent, especially when teamed with gleaming metallics. Remember to embed downlighters in overhead cupboards to really make your glass wonderwall come to life.
Do you have an eye-catching splashback in your kitchen? Let us know in the comments.
A band of soothing sea green glass can bring a flash of much-needed colour to a pared-back kitchen. The smooth surface of the glass also adds a lovely textural contrast to the rustic wooden worktop and shelf.