I love your idea of going with a color; a solid color to make a graphic statement-- and could comment on what color if you revealed more of your kitchen and whether there is any other color direction in the house-- a favorite piece of art? Fabric accents?

Here is a bit more of the kitchen, the bar stool colours are my favourite along with a light grey or mint green

We have a similar kitchen design to you with island bench and have just tiled the backsplash with these http://www.austileceramics.com.au/tiles/WALL%20TILES/ceramic-250x400/AC-05114P?sort=p.model&order=DESC
We also coated it with a sealant so it would be easy to clean. http://www.bunnings.com.au/sealant-shower-plug-1l_p1585233
The tiles provide some texture and tie in with the kitchen style. They mimic the look of pressed tin in the pattern. Will provide a photo later.

Very nice Jenny love the textured look and great tip about Bunnings thank you will check them out.

Here is the curtain fabric and pillows, I will also be making the same flower fabric pillows with red and blue binding trim. And the photo of the nook that is on the other side of the kitchen.

I would go with a white glass splash back from DecoGlaze

what do you think of these glass subway tiles - white or should i do a few colours?

I like these.

The white glass subway tiles would look great, subtle, classy and reflective

Joanna, here is where the exercise gets interesting. I suggested a color, and you posted a gorgeous pillow fabric. You also mentioned loving your bar stool colors. And this little detail "red and blue binding trim" you hint at. You have plenty of neutrals going on, from the island and counter tops, to the cabinets, the drapery and small graphic on some pillows, to the cushion on the bench. These are the visual masses in the space that dictate your neutral background. While all the comments of clear glass and white are well meaning, they are too safe.

My professional advice here is to go for the pop on this backsplash. It's your opportunity to make this kitchen special, distinctive, and delightful! I would very much scrutinize the exact shade and color depending on the little bits of accent colors you have.

If you want to take the colored barstools, the floral pillow, and the "red and blue binding trim" outside into the natural light, take a snap and post it, I'll give you my pick of a color for your backslash tile.

I saw a photo of a glass splash back with multicoloured material behind it in Houzz. Looked amazing but was a small area, maybe too much in a larger area. Very interesting. Will see if I can find it again.

Found it. https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/eclectic/kitchen/p/16

Hi Vicki,
I have always wanted a colour and shyed away from it as I thought I was going to bold and it will date, I originally was going to do the island in a soft blue colour and changed my mind last minute as I thought I would date the kitchen. As you can see the I haven't actually made the cushions yet, but intend to match the blue and red to it with binding and the back of the cushion being a bold colour and the floral motive on the front to match in with the curtains which is a loose roman blind. I am liking the white glass tiles but would value your opinion on a colour as I know deep down that what I would prefer by scared to do so.
thanks Jo

Hi there. I am about to renovate my kitchen which has an old fashioned feel, choosing cupboards and doors like yours. I have gone for a bit of colour and have chosen a 200x100 mango coloured tile. The size and shape of the tile retains the older feel of the house but mango adds a fresh now-ness as well. I can see that it could also work well in your situation.

Pressed tin would look lovely!

Why not go with a beautiful bronze mirrored splash back? Mirror is so easy to clean - a quick spray with windex and some paper towel and you're done! The grout in tiles especially behind cook tops, is near impossible to keep clean - so gross! The bronze will add a beautiful warmth, looks expensive and rich & compliments the white so beautifully. It is timeless! PS. It would compliment your bench tops perfectly

Hi. I saw in a display home kitchen, a beautiful wallpaper in colours to compliment the decor then covered over with glass splash back. It looked stunning and elegant. Most plain glass splash backs show every mark behind the stove, yet with a pattern it's less obvious. Hope this helps?

Mary thanks I didn't know mirror came in bronze.
Jasmine can you tell me which display kitchen it was I might have to go and have a look.

Diane do you have a picture of it?

Joanna, My recommendation is to go with the blue. Glass or ceramic tile or solid glass with seams every 3' or so. It will be the pop of color that brightens the whole room up.

Do subway tile in a color. Keep it simple. This is not your moment to do an out there choice. Save that for things that are easy to change .

Thanks everyone, looks like I am going hunting for a blue tile. And maybe a bronzed mirror

Hi Joanna, I've seen so many display homes around Sydney so I cannot say exactly where it was. IKEA had a similar display with an aboriginal art work behind glass splash back at Tempe NSW.

Have you thought about a wallpaper with glass over the top
This will give you colour without cleaning issues
Also I was thinking about doing a panorama photo of a beach visit and covering in glass, this is personal and gives something that is not stark and will be the talking point of the house
Just an idea

Something like this

Hi Johanna, i am busy redoing my kitchen and I thought I wanted to share with you what I have done with bronze mirrored tiles. I love it. The look of the tiles changes throughout the day and I can sit and watch it all day. Since these photos were taken I painted the top coat of the cupboards as well. I did it in white.

Home depot brown sparkly glas tiles..6.50 a tile....looks expensive, cst 120 for the whole kitchen

Joanna, do you have an update? Curious what tile you found.

Vicki we found these tiles and decided on the aqua one as they are hand painted some have more blue so it will have a 2 tone affect. I am looking for a matching border as I want to do a herringbone pattern over the stove top and the rest will run horizontal

ernastyen those tiles look amazing, very nice, I passed the idea onto a friend who was looking for a bronzed mirror alternative as well

I love these tiles. Show us when you get it done.

From a constructors POV with any splash-back. Raise the first Tile /glass/whatever By 5 mm so you can put an sealant that will last 20 years to resist water seeping down the back and prematurely destroying your good work and investment.

I just renovated my kitchen with London Grey Caeserstone benchtops and used the same stone for the splashback. Makes it look luxurious and is very easy to clean—no grout—so I would recommend using whatever your benchtop is made of. Gives it a seamless look.

Hi everyone - here is what we ended up with - still not 100% sure, but Hubby liked this the best. I am still thinking white subway tiles.

Joanna, can you tell me where you found those blue-green handpainted tiles please?

Joanna, after just reading all your comments and was happy to see you made the correct call on this by using a tile which is a non combustible material. As you have a gas cooktop you require 200mm between the back burner and splashback for glass and stone as per manufacturers specification. Subway tiles are definitely the pick from me.

You can always go with textured glass or slump glass,it has a more rustic look and doesn't look so modern as plain glass, it's much easier to keep clean too as it doesn't streak and there is no grout...

we have a very traditional kitchen and it looks amazing,this is my laundry and is actually quite a vibrant purple with dragonflies on it because,in the laundry,why not? The kitchen is more nuetral......

I have used pressed metal in silver - it was totally cost effective from memory it cost approx $150 in materials. Here’s an image of my own kitchen. Unfortunately I’m looking to change my splashback as it doesn’t quite suit the most recent renovations I’ve done but it has been the easiest, most welcomed part of my home to clean and maintain. It’s always commented on with a big “wow” by guests too.

Mirrored glass splashbacks make a room feel more spacious and go with any other colours

I agree a mirrored splashback like this one will look fabulous.

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