Splashback help!

6 years ago

I would love to get rid of the mint glass splashback and opt for a white tile instead. The kitchen is in our open plan living area and I want to use colours that just aren't working with the mint!
Note: it's quite dark in there as it's the middle of the house and will be darker still soon as we're losing the solar tube when the second storey goes on.
So I'd like white and bright.

I've looked at white tiles that mirror pressed tin, white arabesque lantern tiles, subway tiles and white hexagon tiles.

There is a large expanse (as per pic) and then a 200mm tall splash between the counter and the top of the half wall on the opposite side of the kitchen.
So I'm worried that large tiles or herringbone subway etc won't look on the 200mm height section.

Thoughts?
Suggestions?

Featured Answer

PRO

Northern Rivers Bathroom Renovations

6 years ago

If you do decide to remove the mint splashback here's a handy tip. First cover the whole glass area with contact. As the glass splashback is removed all the shattered bits will stick together on the contact.

Comments (26)

PRO
Cipriano Italian Home Design
6 years ago
It is a narrow space, but so long as you are conscious of the size you are playing with you can ensure that the tile you choose will have its desired effect over the space.

This tile in the Bianco (white) as below

Will have a good effect over the space

Or keep it simple with larger tiles that have a more compact feature
oklouise
6 years ago
try painting the splashback with tile paint to test very economical colour options and check out the Solar Skylights (not Tubes) available at Bunnings that can be installed downstairs in a two storey house to restore daylight when the upstairs is built
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LesleyH
6 years ago
The tile laying pattern below looks great
Gallifrey
6 years ago
That will be a lot of white!
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TileCloud
6 years ago
You could go for a small herringbone tile which is still going to work in the smaller sections. The individual tile pieces are 70 x 22mm on sheets.

https://www.tilecloud.com.au/products/view/125-wellington-herringbone-gloss-mosic-white-tile

Hope that helps!

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6 years ago
I'm with Gallifrey. I actually like the mint. You could add some copper and apricot accent pieces and it would work. The glass itself will not come off easily either, you'd run the risk of damage to your benchtop and cabinetry.

If you are loosing your light, I'd suggest you look at Illume fibre-optic skylights. No big hole in roof required! You can put the outdoor panel on the side of the house.
Kate
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you all! So much to think about. I'm 99% with the white or grey as the large wall opposite behind the floating stairs will be a dark navy, which looks awful with the mint in the same room.
Thanks for the heads up on the solar alternative - I'll check into it!
siriuskey
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Perhaps your planned Navy wall could be a mid grey which would look lovely with the mint/white cabinets and timber flooring and stairs, what colour is the furniture in that space, are you in a cold or warm climate. The fibre optic skylights would help. Another suggestion would be to have mirror installed over the glass this would certainly reflect light, would love to see a couple more photos; cheers
LesleyH
6 years ago
Navy and mintvgreen are lovely together. Why don't you paint the navy wall then look at the kitchen. Perhaps some navy kitchen accessories will link the two. The mint green is refreshing. Also wait and see what the mint green looks like after the second storey goes in.

In other words, this should be your last decision.
aleksdelrio
6 years ago
I have the same mint glass splash back and we have just re painted walls in natural white and feature wall in timeless grey. Most of the accents in the room are grey/white and a touch of red in the form of a painting and it works really well. The drama involved in taking if off might not be worth it. The mint is actually nice.
LesleyH
6 years ago
Solar skylight info below.
LesleyH
6 years ago
This is a better image for solar skylights
94236633
6 years ago
I agree with LesleyH, mint and navy are superb together, in my opinion.
Sars
6 years ago
Have you considered using real pressed tin powdercoated white? No grout to clean if you do that.
siriuskey
6 years ago
I agree that mint green looks lovely with navy and just about any colour but Kate doesn't like it! that's the problem. I would be keeping the green and working with it, total waste of money not too, paints much cheaper.
cloudpants
6 years ago
Agree that if the mint's gotta go, the mint's gotta go
Kate
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you all - you've certainly given me a lot to think about!
Just had a major, unexpected budget blow out with the extension, so the mint will be staying for now and the navy walls have been put on the back burner.
Cheers,
Kate
siriuskey
6 years ago
sorry to hear about the blowout, look forward to seeing something when you have completed the new works good luck going forward
Kate
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you!
More brick work and a new garage door - plus another $1k for aircon customising to work with the pod support framing.
$7k that wasn't expected. The joys of renovating right?!
meireg
6 years ago
My kitchen splashback is made of the same Caeserstone as my benchtop. Gives it a seemless look and there's no grout to clean!
KK1000
6 years ago
You could get cheap off cuts in ceaserstone to match your bench lot les joints and nice and white, when you ere ready financially.
Julia
6 years ago
Keep the mint and get a piece of stainless steel cut to size. It works really well, and is easy to clean. Links with what's below too.
Steph
6 years ago
I love my Carrara marble herringbone tile & mirror splashback - might suit your kitchen? Pretty neutral and reflects light (my unit gets pretty dark).
Barbara Dunstan
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hi Kate,

I have to agree with you, I absolutely hate that mint green so I feel for you that it just doesn't suit your colour scheme irrespective of how much others suggest this green and blue might go together, personally I don't like blue either so I might not be much help there ha-ha

I do think the suggestion of placing a mirror over the splashback could be the best option so that you don't run the risk of damaging any part of the kitchen trying to remove it and I think a mirror could look amazing, catch the light and obviously make the room look bigger too.

Good luck.

Barbara
Gallifrey
6 years ago
Agree with Julia above. Stainless is a cheap and easy option. I have done it in 4 properties so far, and used the same fabricators who do not charge an arm and a leg. Then just glued it on myself with Sikaflex. Looks great if you want the professional kitchen look.