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6 Fresh Looks for a Sizzling Kitchen Splashback
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Think you’ve seen it all when it comes to kitchen splashbacks? Well, think again! Whether you’re having a complete refit or a small budget-friendly revamp, a new splashback is a great way to update your kitchen. Of course, making sure our kitchen walls are protected from cooktop and sink splashes is the key function, but finding a surface that’s easy to clean, durable and attractive are also essential requirements for most of us – plus, it doesn’t hurt if they look great, too. Read on for the latest looks making an exciting splash on the design scene.
1. Polished Concrete
You’ll love it if… you’re a fan of cool, industrial style, as it’s up there with raw plaster, salvaged wood and copper and brass.
Team it with… raw materials, such as wood, copper fittings and other metal and concrete accents, or pop in some glimmering metallics to add a bit of luxe to the look.
Style tip: Industrial style is all about simplicity, so opt for a monochrome palette of black, white and grey, with vintage-look bare-bulb lighting and rustic wood or wire shelves.
Bonus tip: Think function. Opt for a sleek aluminium splashback that can mimic the look of concrete with bonus benefits. Not only are they easy to install, but they are also free from grout lines (making them a hygienic option), and extremely versatile – you can have them in both the kitchen and the bathroom!
You’ll love it if… you’re a fan of cool, industrial style, as it’s up there with raw plaster, salvaged wood and copper and brass.
Team it with… raw materials, such as wood, copper fittings and other metal and concrete accents, or pop in some glimmering metallics to add a bit of luxe to the look.
Style tip: Industrial style is all about simplicity, so opt for a monochrome palette of black, white and grey, with vintage-look bare-bulb lighting and rustic wood or wire shelves.
Bonus tip: Think function. Opt for a sleek aluminium splashback that can mimic the look of concrete with bonus benefits. Not only are they easy to install, but they are also free from grout lines (making them a hygienic option), and extremely versatile – you can have them in both the kitchen and the bathroom!
2. Graphic Geometrics
You’ll love it if… modern looks and sculptural shapes call to you. If you like the pattern but are worried about it overpowering the room, keep it to a small area only.
Team it with… warm wood units and unfussy accessories in the same bold colour as your splashback.
Style tip: With such a bold design on your walls, keep your flooring and cabinets plain to ensure the kitchen stays looking balanced, with the focus on the splashback.
You’ll love it if… modern looks and sculptural shapes call to you. If you like the pattern but are worried about it overpowering the room, keep it to a small area only.
Team it with… warm wood units and unfussy accessories in the same bold colour as your splashback.
Style tip: With such a bold design on your walls, keep your flooring and cabinets plain to ensure the kitchen stays looking balanced, with the focus on the splashback.
3. Elegant Marble
You’ll love it if… you want your kitchen to scream luxury. This beautiful marble-effect design is ideal for adding a sophisticated touch to your scheme.
Team it with… dark-coloured units that complement the grain of the marble pattern. Marble can often be a cold-looking material, so use light wood worktops and flooring to help warm the scheme up.
Style tip: This look is all about opulence and luxury, so choose quality fittings in antique gold, burnished brass and high-shine copper to complement it.
You’ll love it if… you want your kitchen to scream luxury. This beautiful marble-effect design is ideal for adding a sophisticated touch to your scheme.
Team it with… dark-coloured units that complement the grain of the marble pattern. Marble can often be a cold-looking material, so use light wood worktops and flooring to help warm the scheme up.
Style tip: This look is all about opulence and luxury, so choose quality fittings in antique gold, burnished brass and high-shine copper to complement it.
4. Raw Brick
You’ll love it if… you like the effect of an exposed brick wall and want to add character to your kitchen without the mess and expense of exposing and sealing walls.
Team it with… plain white cabinetry to let the brick pattern take centre stage, or traditional wooden cabinetry for that well-loved country style.
Style tip: Keep the rest of your scheme smart and sleek to prevent the room from feeling too rustic. Glass pendant lights, glossy benchtops and stainless-steel appliances all contribute to a slick, modern look.
You’ll love it if… you like the effect of an exposed brick wall and want to add character to your kitchen without the mess and expense of exposing and sealing walls.
Team it with… plain white cabinetry to let the brick pattern take centre stage, or traditional wooden cabinetry for that well-loved country style.
Style tip: Keep the rest of your scheme smart and sleek to prevent the room from feeling too rustic. Glass pendant lights, glossy benchtops and stainless-steel appliances all contribute to a slick, modern look.
5. Artisan Style
You’ll love it if… you want a slightly more eclectic, hand-crafted feel, with the look of painted, patterned tiles.
Team it with… unique artisan-style crockery and ceramics that you’ve picked up on travels and displayed on a shelf for everyone to see rather than hidden away.
Style tip: Wrap the splashback around two walls to protect surfaces from hob and sink splashes. For extra impact, pick out your favourite colour from the tiles and choose an appliance in the same standout shade.
You’ll love it if… you want a slightly more eclectic, hand-crafted feel, with the look of painted, patterned tiles.
Team it with… unique artisan-style crockery and ceramics that you’ve picked up on travels and displayed on a shelf for everyone to see rather than hidden away.
Style tip: Wrap the splashback around two walls to protect surfaces from hob and sink splashes. For extra impact, pick out your favourite colour from the tiles and choose an appliance in the same standout shade.
6. A View
You’ll love it if… you don’t have a window or a scenic view to look out onto. Now you can create your own!
Team it with… items that match your chosen view. For example, in this kitchen, the dark grain of the wood in the island unit reflects the bark in the splashback image. For city views, you could hang a quirky sign, and for sea views, display some shells or driftwood on a shelf.
Style tip: Use your own custom image from a holiday or favourite place, to make you smile every day.
More: DecoSplash is an affordable aluminium splashback that has images transferred directly on to it and comes in many different patterns, colours and designs, from marble to geometric, concrete to your own image. For more information about its products, click here.
Tell us: What’s your favourite design? Share with your fellow in the Comments section below.
You’ll love it if… you don’t have a window or a scenic view to look out onto. Now you can create your own!
Team it with… items that match your chosen view. For example, in this kitchen, the dark grain of the wood in the island unit reflects the bark in the splashback image. For city views, you could hang a quirky sign, and for sea views, display some shells or driftwood on a shelf.
Style tip: Use your own custom image from a holiday or favourite place, to make you smile every day.
More: DecoSplash is an affordable aluminium splashback that has images transferred directly on to it and comes in many different patterns, colours and designs, from marble to geometric, concrete to your own image. For more information about its products, click here.
Tell us: What’s your favourite design? Share with your fellow in the Comments section below.
- This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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