Good ideas for kitchen splashbacks

Splashback are not only a necessity in a kitchen, they can also make a style statement and with the range of splashbacks now on offer, no one can be excused for neglecting this part of their kitchen decor.

Kitchen splashbacks: What are your options?

Regardless of your kitchen look, there will be a splashback to compliment it. Mainly though, splashbacks will protect your walls and some of the most popular materials are:

• Glass
• Tiles
• Stainless steel
• Stone
• Bench top into splashback continuation

Glass splashbacks look fabulous in a modern kitchen but can also look effective in more traditional settings too. Glass splashbacks come in a variety of colours and textures and can even be colour matched to the exact shade of your kitchen. They are also very low maintenance.
Tiles are another popular choice as they offer easy care and come in a huge variety of colours, finishes and decorative looks. They are clean, hygienic and you can create a very individual look thanks to the limitless combinations available with tiles and tiling. Tiles are also very durable.

Stainless steel has become very popular in kitchen splashbacks and more people are looking to this material for their bench tops and then continuing the look up the walls. It is stylish but is subject to smudging and scratching so it's not quite as low maintenance as other more durable materials when it comes to keeping up its looks.
Stone can be used for splashbacks but depending on your choice of stone you may need to seal it to ensure it remains stain free and easy to clean. You can achieve some lovely finishes with stone. Stone tiles can also be used to great effect on splashbacks but once again, be sure to use a good quality sealant to ensure their continued good looks.

The continuous flow bench top to splashback means no more seams and bench tops and splashbacks are just one unit. They are often made from manmade acrylics and or reconstructed stone materials and can deliver a very sleek look in a modern kitchen.

Kitchen splashbacks: New products

Something new in splashback materials is the LG HI-MACS acrylic solid surface. It is manufactured from polymer resins and features seamless joins and is non-porous so it provides a life-long surface and is an excellent choice for high wear areas. It offers a lot of design flexibility as well.
Splashbacks play an important part in your kitchen and the choice of attractive durable materials offer you a lot of design options, so don't overlook your splashback when renovating or installing your kitchen.