Glass Splashback Ideas For The Kitchen

The humble kitchen splashback was born out of necessity. Because of the various elements in a kitchen, like food preparation, water and spitting oil, it was essential to create a device that would protect the walls from stains and damage.

While it is true the kitchen splashback was not the most aesthetically pleasing part of the kitchen, it has evolved dramatically over the years into a feature piece of the kitchen. There are many ways to make your splashback a statement piece in your home.

Modern designers recognise that the splashback is one of the first items that people will look at when they walk into a kitchen, so they have developed highly functional and aesthetically stunning glass solutions including:

Digital printing has come a long way. You can now choose to have essentially any image you want to be printed directly onto your splashback to create a personalised look that also protects your kitchen. With ultra-high-definition imagery available, the only thing you need to consider is copyright restrictions when sourcing your imagery.

There are a few things to consider when choosing the image for your printed glass splashback. First of all, it is going to need to be extremely high resolution, or it is going to look blurry when blown up to fit your kitchen wall. Looking for pictures on Google or using images taken from social media will not be appropriate. They will need to be purchased from dedicated online stores or taken by professional photographers with the right equipment.

Consider the cropping as well. Most images are taken or designed to fit a square or rectangle space. Your splashback is going to be wider than standard images, so you want to ensure that cropping will not ruin the design you had in mind.

You don’t have to use a single image, though. Another popular method of using a glass splashback is to cover and protect family photos, children’s drawings and other treasured family mementos - giving your kitchen a real feeling of home.

You can use printed glass splashbacks to have anything from a scenic mural to modern art or you can even emulate other materials like timber and marble for a classy look for your splashback.

This allows you to continue the theme of your kitchen without interrupting it with a splashback that is in stark contrast to the rest of your design. If you have marble countertops, continue that marble theme with your splashback. You are not restricted to stone either, you can use high-resolution timber, steel, tile or glass prints for the perfect look for your kitchen.

These are a great option when you have a smaller space to work with, as the reflective qualities will help create the illusion of a larger kitchen. Mirrored glass is also well-known for being easy to clean and low maintenance as well.

They are resistant to chips and scratches, have no grout that can become stained like tile splashbacks and they are also resistant to the build-up of mould and mildew that can make your family sick.

Minimalism is extremely on-trend right now and having a simple, solid block of colour protecting your kitchen wall is rapidly becoming a popular design choice for homeowners. A single colour can create its own energy, reflect your personality and make a bold statement about your space.

Are you ready to upgrade your kitchen with a high-quality and stylish splashback? Get in touch with Gold Coast Shower Screens today to discuss your requirements and find the perfect kitchen splashback for your home. We can provide you with a free quote.