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Feast on These 9 Steamy Splashback Tiles
From glass tiles to mosaics and grout tiles to ceramics, get inspired from these fresh and striking kitchen tiles
Most tiles are resistant to water and fire, so make for the ideal material for kitchen splashbacks. As splashbacks are vertical areas, they are more easily visible than other surfaces and can stimulate the overall decor of the kitchen. An aesthetically pleasing splashback can take the eye away from the clutter and natural chaos that ensues during work in any kitchen and instead draws attention to itself.
Here are nine kitchens splashbacks that wouldn’t want like to share the spotlight.
Here are nine kitchens splashbacks that wouldn’t want like to share the spotlight.
2. Wow with patterns
Tiles with geometric patterns or motifs can bring vibrancy to otherwise plain kitchens. This multicoloured and multi-patterned showstopper tiled splashback is in stark contrast to the plain white of the cabinets and adds a bit of pop to the kitchen. Check out NITCO and Keramos for their range of tiles.
Tiles with geometric patterns or motifs can bring vibrancy to otherwise plain kitchens. This multicoloured and multi-patterned showstopper tiled splashback is in stark contrast to the plain white of the cabinets and adds a bit of pop to the kitchen. Check out NITCO and Keramos for their range of tiles.
Instead of patterned tiles. you could create patterns with tiles. Laser-cut tiles of different shapes and designs can be arranged in a number of ways. This bold blue tile pattern certainly brightens the brown kitchen.
Create an artful mural or bring in graphics for a quirky twist. You can even consider mixing broken ceramic or mosaic tiles from a similar palette. This works very well when you want a noticeable splashback but do not have a large wall space. Pair these tiles with calm neutrals to ensure that the splashback makes a dramatic impression.
3. Bring in mystique with glass
Glass splashbacks can look very elegant and can suit not only traditional but also contemporary kitchens. They come in a variety of colours, textures and sizes. You can bring in a mix of textures by combining matte tiles with glossy-fronted cabinets and vice versa. Palladio and Little Glass offer good quality glass tiles in India.
Glass splashbacks can look very elegant and can suit not only traditional but also contemporary kitchens. They come in a variety of colours, textures and sizes. You can bring in a mix of textures by combining matte tiles with glossy-fronted cabinets and vice versa. Palladio and Little Glass offer good quality glass tiles in India.
4. Marvel with metal
Brushed stainless steel tiles can offer a dynamic pairing for clean-lined, light cabinets. Perceived as edgy and bold, this material complements the modern white theme of this small kitchen space. The different shades of grey presented by the steel tiles also act like an accent wall here. For a more rustic appeal, you can consider distressed metal tiles; hammered copper tiles can work very well, too.
Brushed stainless steel tiles can offer a dynamic pairing for clean-lined, light cabinets. Perceived as edgy and bold, this material complements the modern white theme of this small kitchen space. The different shades of grey presented by the steel tiles also act like an accent wall here. For a more rustic appeal, you can consider distressed metal tiles; hammered copper tiles can work very well, too.
5. Get the gold rush
I love the glamour that this tile brings. Gold-leaf glass tiles or glazed ceramic tiles can be used to achieve a mirror-finish look. The opulence of this splashback is guaranteed to be the high point of your kitchen. Do not surface a large area with these reflective tiles: there is a thin line between elegant and gaudy when it comes to gold.
I love the glamour that this tile brings. Gold-leaf glass tiles or glazed ceramic tiles can be used to achieve a mirror-finish look. The opulence of this splashback is guaranteed to be the high point of your kitchen. Do not surface a large area with these reflective tiles: there is a thin line between elegant and gaudy when it comes to gold.
6. Evoke nostalgia with wood
Bring in an earthy yet modern appeal to your kitchen with wood-finish tiles. Some glass tiles are backed with a wood veneer to achieve the effect of glossy wood. Play with textures – a matte tile can mimic the look of a natural timber plank.
Bring in an earthy yet modern appeal to your kitchen with wood-finish tiles. Some glass tiles are backed with a wood veneer to achieve the effect of glossy wood. Play with textures – a matte tile can mimic the look of a natural timber plank.
7. Get real with faux textures
You can also consider replicating exposed surfaces like cement or stone with faux finishes. This textured splashback gives a raw, rough contrast to the sleek, polished kitchen surfaces. I love how the grey fits in with the all-white theme here.
You can also consider replicating exposed surfaces like cement or stone with faux finishes. This textured splashback gives a raw, rough contrast to the sleek, polished kitchen surfaces. I love how the grey fits in with the all-white theme here.
8. Go for the gleam of glazed mosaics
Mosaic tiles are ideal for splashbacks and accent walls in kitchens as they are customisable and have sprightly colours and designs. Glazed mosaic tiles come in sheets, making them easier to install (as compared to regular glass tiles). These tiles can add a lot of interest even when used in a small area.
Mosaic tiles are great for dictating a particular colour or a textural theme in the kitchen; go for sparkly silver mosaic tiles to bring a retro theme, or black marble mosaics for a bold and sassy effect. Have a look at the lovely mosaics by Palladio and Piccolo.
How to Wow with Mosaic Bathroom Tiles
Mosaic tiles are ideal for splashbacks and accent walls in kitchens as they are customisable and have sprightly colours and designs. Glazed mosaic tiles come in sheets, making them easier to install (as compared to regular glass tiles). These tiles can add a lot of interest even when used in a small area.
Mosaic tiles are great for dictating a particular colour or a textural theme in the kitchen; go for sparkly silver mosaic tiles to bring a retro theme, or black marble mosaics for a bold and sassy effect. Have a look at the lovely mosaics by Palladio and Piccolo.
How to Wow with Mosaic Bathroom Tiles
9. Install ceramics that look like marble
Ceramic tiles that look like marble are also available in the market. Johnson and Kajaria offer excellent ceramic tiles in India. With these, you can achieve the luxurious look that only marble can bring, but on a small budget.
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Tell us:
Which tile would be your favourite? Share pictures of your stunning splashbacks in Comments.
Ceramic tiles that look like marble are also available in the market. Johnson and Kajaria offer excellent ceramic tiles in India. With these, you can achieve the luxurious look that only marble can bring, but on a small budget.
Read more:
10 Indian Kitchens on Houzz Indian That Evoke Envy
How to Style Up Your Small Kitchen
Tell us:
Which tile would be your favourite? Share pictures of your stunning splashbacks in Comments.
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