A bold backsplash

A backsplash is an important addition to your kitchen. That doesn’t mean it has to be boring and uninspiring.

Adding something bold to your kitchen is easy using a backsplash. It adds contrasting texture or distinctive character while retaining its functional purpose.

Essential to the inner workings of your kitchen, a backsplash is often needed to adhere to building criteria in New Zealand. It protects the walls of your home by preventing water, grease, and food splash from penetrating behind the linings or into concealed spaces, helping to avoid potential costly long-term damage.

A backsplash also makes your daily routine easier, as cleaning becomes a breeze, so think about what you’d like if you’re planning a new build or a kitchen/bathroom renovation. Inject personality, colour, and vibrance, with a bright or geometric tile. Alternatively, choose a moody tile to offer some dusky ambience.

Be playful, make the backsplash a focal point by choosing one that contrasts the cabinetry, shelving, and bench tops. Doing so accentuates certain parts of the space and intrigues the eye of all who visit.

Create dimension in your kitchen, a unique take on the common backsplash. Make use of tiles that are textured or multi-dimensional to create movement and a soft feeling in a space that is otherwise often harshly stark.

For a point of difference, commit to a bold backsplash and go glassy. Take it a step further and have an original image or graphic printed on the glass backsplash, sure to attract attention and start conversations.

Bathrooms & laundries too

The same rules can also be applied to other “wet” areas in a home. Think about bathrooms, laundries, and butlers’ pantries; anywhere there is a tap. In some laundries, a stainless steel backsplash will do the trick, although – as with kitchens – if you want to add colour, character, and uniqueness, then think tiles or glass.

The latter add a sleek, modern, and ultra-stylish look, bringing a touch of luxury to any space. Like tiles, glass backsplashes are available in an endless array of colours, patterns, and textures. They come in various colours, sizes, and textures, making them perfect for creating unique designs. They’re also easy to clean and maintain, essential in high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms.

A glass backsplash will also help to reflect light, making smaller kitchens appear brighter and more open. Additionally, glass tiles are heat resistant, durable, stain and fade-proof. They won’t crack or chip like ceramic tiles and are impervious to water damage, making them ideal for areas with traffic or moisture, such as behind a kitchen sink or stovetop.