I recently installed a 3 metre x 600 mm window splash back. Normal 6mm laminated glass. Have my cooktop right in front, grease not a problem, easy to clean off the occasional small speck or two. Very happy.

I must agree (by personal experience) with the warning by 'therockster' - the idea of window splashback is tantalising, with such daylight coming in and the view drawing the eye outwards - heavenly. But the day to day reality will quickly contradict your dream - activity at the kitchen sink creates constant splashes, with each little splash marking the glass. One's lovely outlook can soon become a constant chore, or we learn to turn a frustrated blind eye, regretting our designer dream. To dear Georgi02 - great attitude, diligently working to keep your household clean and shiny - you do have a good system which stands by you. However, we all have different levels of commitment, and ways and means of managing. For me, to avoid wiping over the same surface frequently, again and again, is an important part of staying sane in a full life. I want to continue to feel good about the jobs that need to be done, without unnecessary repetition and hyper-vigelence. If remaining preoocupied with constant window cleaning is not your idea of fun, then steer clear of a low window backsplash, and avoid mirrors that are elegantly low behind the bathroom basin, and even sinks in the middle of one's shiny island bench cause constant mopping up as they have no backsplash at all! These features are appealing in appearance but can create frequent unnecessary extra work. There are many ways to create an elegant inspiring light-filled work space without adding to the chores.

I hate my glass splash back window from 5pm till around 7pm. When that suns beams through you can clearly see just how shit of a job you’ve done cleaning it. Without the sun beaming on it, the window looks crystal clear. But once the sun hits it forget it, the glass looks all smudgy and streaky! The only way to keep it clean is to use hot soapy water and a sponge. Then rinsing off the hot soapy water with clean water. Then use a towel to dry it down. Lots of towels are required as it makes a bloody mess. Then repeat the same process on the outside. So if I had to choice between a glass window or normal glass splashback no way I would choice the window. I hate it! I hate all windows once the sun hits them they look terrible if not cleaned throughly with soapy water. Ive tried using newspaper, vinegar etc none of it works. Makes it look worse. If u have no sunlight that will hit the window splash back well you’ll love it. If u do have the sun hit that side I strongly advise don’t get a glass splash back!

It’s not hard, but it’s all in the detailing, and then the management/coordination of various elements and setup of the window sill & head so it’s perfectly aligned to achieve the desired seamless design. the particular joinery design and also the general overal detailing will influence the decision to either express the window frame or to hide/integrate it Best of luck PD:)