Not only is your kitchen splashback a functional element of your design, but it’s also a great way to add style, color, texture and pattern to the space.
Elliott Fairlie, the kitchens product manager at Bushboard, a UK-based company with a rich history of crafting kitchen and bathroom surfaces since 1935, presents five distinctive splashback concepts. These ideas aim to infuse your kitchen with a touch of personality.
1. Wood
“Wood is a popular finish used in kitchen design, but usually you’ll find it included through worktops or furniture. Wood-finish splashbacks are great option for anyone who wants to add texture and interest to their kitchen in a subtle but intriguing way.
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“When incorporating this look into your kitchen, I would recommend opting for a wood-effect aluminium splashback, such as those in our Alloy range, as they’re fire safe and waterproof, meaning there is no need to protect it with an expensive glass cover.
Fluted Oak splashback features a narrow striped timber design, crafted to replicate the popular interior wood wall cladding, lines and natural flaws found in real wood and the ideal way to bring nature-inspired materials into a Scandi-inspired or Japandi style kitchen. Finished in a timber texture for a matt appearance and coarse feel to the touch, creating a dressed wood effect. Transform your kitchen with the new rich natural textures of the Alloy Decor Range.
“The options for wood-effect splashbacks are vast, with something to suit all tastes. Those who love the look of a deep oak could opt for a Viking Oak splashback, and complement it with a matching display shelf for crockery and kitchen utensils, oak cabinetry and a slate-effect work surface.
Nordic Oak is a mid-tone timber design, crafted in brown tones to replicate the knots, lines and natural flaws found in real wood and the ideal way to bring nature-inspired materials into a Nordic-inspired or farmhouse-style kitchen. Finished with a timber texture for a matt appearance and coarse feel to the touch, creating a dressed wood effect.
“The fluted effect is a growing trend in home and interiors, and pairs beautifully with neutrals and black. It can create a gorgeous point of interest, without overpowering the room. Opting for a fluted-effect splashback means you can use it across your whole kitchen, even behind the hob.
A beautiful combination of classic wood and contemporary geometry, Heritage Walnut is a splashback with a geometric pattern in gold (effect), over a warm timber backdrop. The result is a statement alternative to a tiled splashback with fascinating depth; a beautiful nod to mid-century influences.
“If you’re looking for something a little bit extra, why not opt for a wood finish that boasts an additional design? Our Heritage Walnut splashback has a subtle yet opulent geometric design that shines when paired with gold accents and deep colours such as navy.
2. Color Pop
“Adding a pop of color to your kitchen can be an easy way to take your design to the next level. Homeowners can sometimes be hesitant to add color to their design as they worry they will tire of it quickly, but by opting for a muted, toned-down shade can help with this. I’d recommend picking a color that appears in nature, such as blue, green, or dusk pink, as they’ll offer a calming feel to the space without overpowering it.
Smoked Rose provides a warm yet soothing feeling to any kitchen design. Available in a matt finish, Smoked Rose splashback adds a soft and sophisticated look whilst providing both versatility and style.
Neptune Blue provides an air of relaxation to any kitchen space. Available in a gloss finish, Neptune Blue splashback creates a serene look and feel whilst providing both versatility and style.
“If you a lover of color, but like to switch things up, opting for a splashback instead of tiles is the perfect solution. Alloy splashbacks can be applied directly to the pre-existing surface, without the need for any preparation. This means they can be easily swapped out if you grow bored of your pre-existing design or color. They can also be placed on top of tiles, offering a quick, affordable option for those wanting to refresh their kitchen.
Neptune Blue provides an air of relaxation to any kitchen space. Available in a gloss finish, Neptune Blue splashback creates a serene look and feel whilst providing both versatility and style.
3. Pattern
“Pattern splashbacks create a real statement in the kitchen and can be incorporated in a variety of different ways, depending on the desired look. Options vary from colorful, tile-effect options to more neutral, subtle finishes.
Inspired by Victorian tiles in shades of grey, Modern Victoria captures the effect of encaustic tiles without the mess or grout. A beautiful statement ideal for splashing pattern into a classic kitchen design, or the cherry on top of an eclectic vintage style. Alloy splashbacks are uniquely designed with safety in mind – beautifully patterned and completely safe behind a hob with no need for a plain metal panel or expensive glass covering to interrupt the design. They’re easy to fit, easy to clean and have a smooth, matt finish. Alloy splashbacks come in 4 sizes and they’re easy to cut to size, making them the perfect fit for your space, however you choose to use them. Please refer to your appliance manufacturer instructions.
“Our Emerald Scallop splashback works beautifully as an accent behind the hob, and incorporates those gorgeous green hues that are hugely popular at the moment. Opting for a splashback like this means you can play into color trends whilst having a more neutral cabinet design.
Alloy in Emerald Scallop is a splashback designed to look like scalloped tiles in light, mid and dark greens, offering all the beauty of intricately shaped tiles with none of the mess or grout.
“If you like the look of tiles, but don’t want to deal with upkeep of them, choosing a splashback like Modern Victoria can help you achieve your desired look. This design can be used as a splashback highlight, or across the entire kitchen to introduce pattern and achieve that mosaic-style finish.
Alloy in Geometry features white diamond tiles in a geometric pattern with black grout lines, and no mess.
4. Metal
“Practical yet elegant, metal-finish splashbacks add texture and interest to a kitchen. Steel finishes are a popular choice for anyone looking to achieve an industrial feel, and look great when paired with cool-tone cabinets such as blues, greens and greys.
Alloy Brushed Steel Splashbacks provide a striking aesthetic and are a superb way of giving a modern industrial look to any kitchen style. Completed with a brushed finish, offering an understated metallic finish and more textured effect.
“If you’re looking for a metallic finish, but still want to add pattern into your space, then a design like Urban Steel would be perfect for you. Designed to replicate weathered steel, it has a mottled effect with grey and brown hues. A subtle geometric pattern also comes through in areas, adding something a little bit different to your standard steel-finish splashback.
Urban Steel splashback is designed to replicate weathered steel with a mottled effect in grey and brown hues featuring a geometric pattern that comes through in areas.
5. Marble
“Classic and elegant, marble is one of the most sought-after finishes in kitchen design. It exudes luxury through its timeless aesthetic, pairing well with both traditional and modern kitchens.
With a white backdrop and striking grey veins that sprawl its length, the realistic White Marble splashback by Alloy is a beautiful alternative to tiles or real marble, and a luxurious statement to complete any kitchen.
“Solid marble is an expensive material, and can increase the cost of a renovation dramatically, especially when used around the entire perimeter of the kitchen. By opting for a marble-finish splashback instead of solid marble, you can reduce costs considerably, whilst still achieving your desired look.
Designed to look like a classic herringbone tile pattern in long, marble effect tiles, Carrara Marble Herringbone splashback is the ideal addition to create a timeless luxe finish in any kitchen.
“Dark veined marbles are incredibly popular at the moment for those looking to move away from the norm. Using clean lines and simple hardware can really make the veining pop, and let it be the focal point of the kitchen.
Fossil Marble is a splashback designed to replicate real marble featuring veins in shades of black, and grey including some lighter grey tones. Finished with a shell texture for a smooth stone effect to the touch.
“If you prefer a lighter veining effect, but are still looking for something a little different, choosing something like Carrara Marble in a herringbone effect will help you achieve that luxurious finish whilst adding pattern and texture in a subtle and chic way.”
BUSHBOARD
www.bushboard.co.uk
Bushboard specializes in the creation of ‘sensational surfaces’ in a broad variety of engineered worksurfaces, splashbacks, upstands and panelling components, in laminates, solid surface and quartz. In 2016 Bushboard was aquired by Wilsonart Global to form part of the Wilsonart group of brands.
Wilsonart Global
wilsonartengineeredsurfaces.com
Wilsonart, a world-leading engineered surfaces company, is driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service they can count on, delivered by people who care. Wilsonart, globally headquartered in Austin, Texas, manufactures and distributes High Pressure Laminate, Coordinated TFL and Edgeband, Quartz, Solid Surface, Epoxy, and other decorative engineered surfaces for use in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality, and retail markets.
For more than 65 years, Wilsonart has honored our founders’ promise to provide our customers with industry-leading products and service. We do business in more than 100 countries, operating under the Wilsonart®, Arborite®, Bushboard, Durcon®, KML, Laminart®, Mermaid™, New Leaf™, Polyrey®, Ralph Wilson®, Resopal®, Shore®, Technistone®, and Wetwall™ brands.
All images courtesy of Wilsonart & Bushboard.
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