Kitchen design is a surprisingly versatile and creative field, as many homeowners and renovators are quickly starting to realise. From the broad concepts to the finer details, the ways in which we style our kitchens can not only make or break a beautiful space but can even add a considerable amount of value to a home when done correctly. So, with all that in mind, it’s no wonder that the kitchen splashback has been a big talking point with kitchen renovators over the past few years.
Whilst discussions of kitchen splashback tiles and designs never really go away, they certainly become more prominent at times when patterns and more vibrant colours begin to make their way back into the modern kitchen design conversation. So, as we start to settle into the design preferences that will come to define the 2020s, we’re starting to see people take more risks and try out some more kitchen splashback tile options that they may have been unwilling to take risks on with the earthy tones of the 2010s and the more purely monochrome creations of the Y2K era.
At Tilemall, we are dedicated to offering our customers the best kitchen tiles money can buy, and a range that never leaves you unsatisfied for choice. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at the range of splashback tile options available, and what you can do to make tile choices a little simpler.
Selecting Your Materials
Whether your taste is porcelain mosaics or you’re a fan of marble fans, one of the first decisions made when choosing kitchen splashback tiles should always be your material. Each is going to be a little different visually, and each is going to offer different benefits. For example, while porcelain is low-maintenance and affordable, ceramic tends to be more durable and offers some fantastic moisture resistance.
All that said, we could go on about the slight differences in material benefits, but as long as you’re buying high-quality tiles that are specifically made for splashbacks, then you’re going to get a good experience out of any chosen material. The true choice will come down to aesthetics, with marble tiles offering a shine and texture that is going to appeal to a lot of classic design fans, while porcelain offers a wider range of colour and style options.
If you really want to step out of your comfort zone, you can even go for terrazzo-look tiles and more natural stone varieties which will add a natural charm to your kitchen’s backdrop. Glass and stainless steel can also be fantastic options, though they are a little less common and often have fewer styles available.
Styling With Tile Sizes
While looking at a single tile, you may not see why tile sizes are that important, seeing a full wall will showcase just how significant a change your choice of tile sizes can be. Smaller tiles are fantastic and add a lot of texture, but they can also come off as busier. Larger tiles, on the other hand, will offer a cleaner finish with less grout, but will also offer less in the way of colour customisation if you’re someone who likes to mix and match.
Light Vs Dark
This is one of the enormous decisions that need to be made when styling your kitchen. While a darker splashback is going to recede into the background, adding a lot of depth to your splashback and kitchen as a whole, it does come with a darkening of the space that doesn’t appeal to some people. Lighter colours, on the other hand, will make the area feel significantly brighter and breezier, but will often offer less distinction between the splashback and the rest of the space.
~ Choosing splashback tiles will come down to your own preferences, but by going through the tips above, you should be able to work out a basic idea of the direction you’d like to take. At Tilemall, we have spent years assisting Australian homeowners and businesses with choosing the ideal tiles for their projects. So, if you’re interested in spicing up your space with some high-quality tiles you can explore our full kitchen tile range here.
