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Four Stunning Splashback Ideas to Modernise Your Kitchen
Explore four stunning splashback ideas to modernise your kitchen with stylish and functional design options.
27 June 2024

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A new splashback is a great way to modernise your kitchen and create a stylish focal point. This guide explores four popular and practical options to consider for your next renovation.
- Tiles: A versatile choice, from trendy finger tiles to large-format porcelain for a seamless, customisable look.
- Glass: Easy to clean and available in mirrored, coloured, or textured finishes.
- Stainless Steel: A durable, recyclable option offering various finishes and colours.
- Solid-Surface Materials: Man-made options like Corian are non-porous and can be moulded into custom shapes.
Defining the focal point of your kitchen
Four kitchen splashback ideas for the modern home
1. Freemans Bay Kitchen by Shane George
These Clemantine B&W tiles from Ceramica Fioranese play up the 1970s architecture of this Auckland home, in this kitchen by Shane George, Kitchens by Design.
2. A Relaxed, High End Holiday Home Kitchen Design by Bossley Architects
Back-painted glass in a solid block colour was chosen for this high-end yet relaxed holiday home by Bossley Architects. Image: Simon Devitt
3. A Family Kitchen Design With Stainless Steel As the Hero
The stainless steel cabinetry and splashback have been used in this kitchen as a counterpoint to the large macrocarpa kitchen island, in this design by Bergendy Cooke. Image: Paul McCredie
4. Spirit Island: A Luxe Kitchen of Corian and Brass by Melanie Craig
Drama and luxury abound in this kitchen by Melanie Craig, which features a Corian splashback as well as benchtops. Image: Jamie Cobel
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