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Splashback Design Help

8 years ago

Help Please. I have chosen a "White Macaubus" granite bench top and natural two pack white cupboards. What splashback should I choose? There is approx 4 metres of bench top.

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MB Design & Drafting

8 years ago

The same granite as bench tops would look great.

Comments (18)

haephestus
8 years ago
I agree. The same granite. Or those herringbone tiled splashbacks were really popular in the last 12 to 24 months.

Like these:

[https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/modern-white-kitchen-contemporary-kitchen-toronto-phvw-vp~798841[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/modern-white-kitchen-contemporary-kitchen-toronto-phvw-vp~798841)

[https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/kelly-and-abramson-kitchens-traditional-kitchen-san-francisco-phvw-vp~530749[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/kelly-and-abramson-kitchens-traditional-kitchen-san-francisco-phvw-vp~530749)

[https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/kitchen-victorian-kitchen-toronto-phvw-vp~358883[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/kitchen-victorian-kitchen-toronto-phvw-vp~358883)
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arnsacc
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for your advice. That was my original thought but was worried that the granite as Splashback would be too busy.
Kat
8 years ago
Same granite, let it be the hero. Please post photos when finished!
ctwalker1967
8 years ago
Go with the same granite.... I have black with many colours (predominately black) and they used it for the splash back too - doesn't look too much.... have had many positive comments and our house is 15 years old and it is still looking good and not dated. Would be lot easier keeping clean as well compared to grout lines with tiles behind hot plates.
brennz
8 years ago
Beautiful granite, would look great as a splash back but might be expensive. Glass splash in grey or white would be lovely and very low maintenance. Love to see what you choose. Please post end results.
elizabeth_mcdowall
8 years ago
Well, I know where this granite is coming from. We are using the same company for a granite island bench top. The other long kitchen top, where sink and appliances will be, is in a coordinating but not competing engineered stone and we will use a 900mm long plain Matt white porcelain tile as a splash back behind that.
rryan
8 years ago
depending on the look you are after, i would do a glass splashback with colour of choice behind it for a modern look or white / soft grey subway tiles for a traditional / beachy /country look. good luck
joyzzz
8 years ago
I went for a very affordable white tile 600x300. Ran them vertically across as back splash and LOVE it.
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peg v
8 years ago
May I suggest that you use the same as the bench top and then you are free to change the mood by using different colours in your chosen utensils etc...to give a fresh affordable change whenever you choose. Keeping simple can often be the most versatile.
merylinfaye
8 years ago
I have used a glass splash in the last 2houses we have built (my husband is a builder!) and I really recommend them above using the same as the bench top. I think you would find the contrast much easier to work with than the busyness of the granite pattern. I would look at choosing the darker colour from the granite as the glass splash back and consider one that has a metallic look too it. I have used the metallic look in a charcoal grey and it went so well with the sink and the stainless steel cooktop and the fridge....loads of compliments on how it allowed the granite to be the hero. There are some great options in colours and you can actually choose your colour from a paint chart and have it done that way. Best wishes would love to see the completed kitchen.
siane_sperring
8 years ago
We did a mirrored splashback in our last house, was lovely! Made the kitchen look bigger too!
saracasale
8 years ago
It really depends on the style of your kitchen cupboards, if they are flat doors I would go for the granite splash back, if they are shaker doors then I would go for white subway tiles, this is classic, as for glass or mirrored splash back you will find in time it will date
merylinfaye
8 years ago
It really is a very personal choice but I don't know any person who just loves spending time cleaning grout. Where as a quick wipe over with glass or the granite is much easier.
denisreno
8 years ago
Yes, I used the same benchtops as the splashback and the other good thing about that is that the whole kitchen looks less busy. When you're cooking, and depending how many things you have on your benchtops, a single clean background is ideal.
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Allstar Kitchen and Bathroom Design
8 years ago
I would encourage you to look at a metallic toughened glass splashback - maybe in a charcoal grey - we like Resene's Blast Gray as it adds depth and reflection. The stone will bring your cabinets and splashback together and allow you to introduce accessories that add a pop of colour. You can run the risk of have one feature over dominant. Attached is a photo of a similar look with White Shimmer Caesarstone bench top.
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Offsite Staff
8 years ago
Hi,

We considered all the suggestions and ended up with a small charcoal tile and mirrored tile combination. We also considered a simple white small tile and I think that would have looked good. The reaction we have had to this one is very positive, I like it but others advised against it because it does take away from the bench.
lizpas
8 years ago
I have a similar coloured stone and have used a slightly smoky mirrored splash back that looks great. So easy to keep clean and makes the room look larger. You can also see what is happening behind you when you are cooking on the stove top.

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