When it comes to adding a creative touch to your kitchen, pantry, or laundry, the splashback is a key design element that can truly elevate the space. Gone are the days of a simple tiled strip behind the benchtop—there are so many ways to make this feature more functional and visually striking. In this blog, we’ll explore five unique splashback ideas that will inspire a fresh new take on your next renovation project.
1 | Take the splashback up and around the overheads
Instead of having the overhead cupboards or shelves run the full width of the joinery below, you can have it finish short on one or both sides and take the splashback up instead. This creates more of a feature of your splashback and also creates a great spot for a small wall light.
2 | Break it up with two materials
Instead of having the splashback all in one material, you can have the benchtop material come up only 100-200mm up the splashback, then switch to another material. If the splashback is in a wet zone, you will want to use something that is fully waterproof like a tile. However, if it isn't, you could do a VJ panel or other material above.
3 | Window splashback
Another popular splashback option is a window. Not only is glass easy to clean, but you get the added benefit of natural light and a lovely view during the day. Window splashbacks can fit between your benchtop and overhead cupboards, or you can remove the overheads for a larger window. This also gives you the option of turning your kitchen splashback into a servery window to outside, if it works for your site and needs.
4 | Cabinetry panel
For a splashback in an area that doesn't have a sink or stove, you can use a cabinetry panel as a splashback. This works particularly well when using a timber-look panel, which adds warmth and texture.
5 | Add a shelf
You can break up a splashback by adding a shallow shelf 2/3 to 3/4 of the way up. The shelf could be in the same material as the splashback, or you could do a contrasting shelf. Some popular materials that the shelf can be cladded in, are laminate, stone and small/mosaic tiles.
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Nina xx
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