Creating A Stylish Splashback
When it comes to changing the style of a kitchen, installing a new splashback can totally transform the space. The possibilities are almost endless and depending on your preferred style, there will almost certainly be a material that’s perfect for you and your kitchen. If your desire is to create a design that is subtle yet full of character, then check out a few of these stylish ideas.
Metro or biselado tiles are an ever popular choice in a kitchen and for a good reason. They work well in a multitude of design schemes, including industrial and traditional kitchens alike. To keep the look fresh and modern, consider tiling from worktop to ceiling. Metro or biselado tiles are very versatile and will look great however you decide to use them. One very popular look with these tiles is to use dark grout, such as black or grey – this helps the tiles to stand out rather than being seamless.
In a similar way to the elegance and interest that comes with having a marble splashback, natural stone such as travertine can also work wonders in a kitchen. And due to most travertine tiles being neutral in colour, they pair well with a whole host of different cabinet colours and styles – perfect for evoking a contemporary country feel.
An ever growing trend when it comes to the kitchen is to design a practical yet stylish splashback. Yes a splashback needs to be practical but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. In fact, the splashback offers the perfect opportunity to get creative. To inject interest into your kitchen, consider installing patterned tiles. The key to using patterned tiles in a kitchen is to keep the rest of your space monochromatic – plain walls and simple furniture shapes will showcase them at their best. If you live in a period property, why not give a nod to them in your kitchen?
When it comes to the shape of the tiles, there’s no need to stick with squares or rectangles. The hexagonal shape is a key emerging trend in the world of interior design. It’s appearing in some of the swankiest of establishments all over the world, so why not welcome this sophisticated shape into your kitchen? Our Hive range comes in four different colours; white, black, light grey and dark grey and are perfect for use as a combination. Alternatively, consider partially tiling a wall in one colour then painting above in a contrasting colour to bring more interest to a neutral space.
Even the smallest kitchen looks luxe with a marble splashback. Luxurious and less vulnerable than on a worktop, marble is perennially popular. You can also create a similar look with porcelain tiles, such as our Rockwood range – which has a modern linear design and a trend perfect shape adds an upscale contemporary flair that compliments and adds interest to any design. Perfect for a kitchen splashback, also a cost-effective alternative to marble.
