If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and cost-effective way to upgrade your kitchen without breaking the bank, a kitchen splashback could be the perfect solution.
What is a kitchen splashback?
A splashback is an area of a kitchen wall made up of either tiles, acrylic panel, or glass that is designed to protect the wall underneath from stains caused by moisture, grease, splashes and spills. Whilst its main use is practical, it can be used as a decorative feature, meaning you can add some personality to your space without having to tile the entire wall or room.
Kitchen Splashback Ideas Table of contents
1. Add Texture
Texture is an extremely underrated design feature when it comes to tiling and kitchen splashbacks, and it can be just as effective as adding colour. Perhaps you prefer a more neutral, minimal aesthetic, or maybe the rest of your kitchen has already got a bit of colour? Consider textured tiles.
Texture adds an additional layer of design to your space, making it look interesting as well as chic and high-end. We recommend our zellige tiles for textured kitchen splashbacks, as they have smooth, polished surfaces that are easy to wipe clean but still have a raw and uneven finish. They are also available in a wide range of colours, suitable for any kitchen or design preferences.
2. Go Green
Green tiles are a peak trend this year. If you’ve considered re-vamping your kitchen to go all-out green but struggling to commit, a green kitchen splashback is the perfect compromise.
Green can be considered a neutral in the world of design as it complements so many other colours. Mix and match green by working in pinks, lilacs and blues or let it stand out amongst white, cream, and beige tones. We recommend using green metro tiles for a kitchen splashback as they are an ideal size and shape to work with on any sized surface, and can be placed horizontally or vertically.
Go one step further and a hint of gold to complement your new green splashback – think gold taps, drying racks, and cabinet handles.
3. Inspired Patterns
You may have thought patterned tiles were a thing of the past, but they have had a recent revival that will be sticking around, and the same goes for patterned splashbacks.
In particular, patterns inspired by North African and Mediterranean design look fantastic as kitchen splashbacks. Their distinctive, intricate motifs help to section off specific areas of your kitchen whilst adding colour. Normally stocked in a square shape, these rustic tiles look great in more traditional spaces, or in neutral kitchens that need a bit of character and charm. Think Moroccan riads and Italian villas, where their decorative architecture and painted tiles have remained timeless.
4. Metro Tiles
Metro tiles are quite possibly one of the most versatile styles you can use as a kitchen splashback. Their brick-like shape, size, and range of colours make them one of the easiest designs to work into a smaller area of your wall.
Inspired by ‘metro’ or ‘subway’ tiles found in underground train and tube stations, these tiles gained popularity due to their vintage feel that can easily be incorporated into modern design. Their straight, rectangular structure makes them easy to install, and opting for a pressed edge or cushion metro tile can provide an added layer of texture. You can either stick to one block colour or use multiple tones to make your splashback completely bespoke.
5. The Full Panel
Splashbacks made from shower panels are incredibly durable and easy to wipe clean. Made from PVC or acrylic, they are highly water resistant and hygienic thanks to having no grout lines, so bacteria is less likely to grow.
Using a shower panel and cutting it to size makes for a simple but effective way of creating a kitchen splashback. These practical panels allow you to have one continuous design that looks completely seamless. Just make sure that once cut and applied, you seal the top and bottom to make them water-tight. Our collection of shower panels includes a wide range of design options to suit any kitchen.
Final Thoughts
Creating a kitchen splashback is the perfect DIY solution to upgrade your space if you’re on a budget or strapped for time. Splashbacks were once considered a simple addition, but they can make a big impact when it comes to reflecting your personal taste. As explored in this guide, the design possibilities are endless for such a compact area of tiling, making it a staple feature in any kitchen.
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