E39 – Splashbacks - Kitchen Design Essentials

Aug 5, 2020

Splashbacks can be a key feature of your kitchen and create a real point of difference. In this episode Frances outlines several splashback materials including glass, stone, windows, mirror and porcelain, that can be used, including her favourite – tiles. Further, she discusses how a splashback is a wonderful opportunity to inject colour, texture or shape into your kitchen. She is a real advocate in the splashback being a chance to reflect your personality and create a point a difference.

SHOWNOTES:

Adding a splashback is a great way to make a statement and inject some of what you love into your kitchen. A splashback is a great opportunity to inject, colour, shape or texture to differentiate your kitchen and make it a reflection of what you love.

Different types of Splashback options;

Stone

• Seamless between benchtop and splashback.
• Unified and seamless look
• Easy to clean

Types of Stones

• Reconstituted Stone (e.g Caesarstone, Silestone, Smart stone)- It's not something that can be used as a Splashback with a stovetop that has a naked flame due to the resin used in its production.
• Natural stone is not bound by resin or polymer so it can be used close to a naked flame.

Porcelain/Dekton 

• Same aesthetic as stone for a seamless finish.
• Fire-resistant, so able to be used with a gas cooktop

Glass

• Maintenance: Needs to be cleaned regularly – may look streaky
• Can be a bland aesthetic
• Not as cost-effective as other options
• Colour changes behind the glass due to the green tint in the glass

Mirror

• Sophisticated
• Creates an illusion of space, so great for small kitchens.
• Bronzed or tinted mirror add an additional level of sophistication
• Maintenance of regular  cleaning
• Cleaning can also make it look streaky
• Quite expensive

Window

• Ensure there is a view out from the window (greenery, landscaping), so there is something to look out to.
• Great for bringing the outside in
• Maintenance- needs daily cleaning

Tiles

• Adds personality, colour, shape and texture to your kitchen.
• A lot of variety to choose from at varying price points.
• Amazing choice and variety to choose from
• Creates a beautiful point of difference
• Can be more -effective

• Grout – can be spray sealed or use epoxy grout that is nonporous and won’t discolour.

Metaline

• Great for makeovers when you don’t want to strip out your current splashback or want simple cost effective option.
• Slight reflective metallic finish 3mm applied directly over current splashback.
• Can be easily cut and installed by a cabinet maker
• Limited colours
• Has a similar effect to glass type look

Things to consider;

• Think about GPOs in splashback and how they impact the aesthetic.

         Are there any other options available? Do you want to use             Pop up GPOs?

• Budget, your style, colours, maintenance have it as a feature or not.

 

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