Ways to Customise a Glass Splashback
One of the best aspects of a glass splashback is the way you can personalise it in countless ways during a custom kitchen design. To discover the possibilities, read on.
Colour Choices
The glass's back can be painted in many hues, which you can study in sample colour charts. You'll have shades and variations of each tone, allowing you to create a flawless design. Rather than only several possible greens, for example, you'll have light and dark versions and cool and warm tones. Pick from eucalyptus, olive, mint and many shades in between. You could pick other kitchen elements first with fewer options and match the splashback with those items. The countertop and cabinetry won't offer the same wide array of possibilities.
Shape and Size
You'll need to choose the wall area shape and size for the glass panels. You could spread the splashback from the benchtop to the upper cabinetry. Alternatively, extend it to the ceiling or cover other wall areas. When choosing the proportions, consider the colour you're planning. If you're installing a bold red splashback, you might not want to extend it to the ceiling, as it could feel overpowering.
Glass Options
Standard glass displays a greenish trace that arises from the iron content inside. This slight green tinge can affect the appearance of the back paint hue. Thus, you might consider installing low-iron glass, which is crystal clear, so your chosen colour will shine purely.
Another option is frosted panels, which will create a more subdued look. Frosted glass can look stunning when combined with a vivid colour such as fire-engine red because of the contrast between the muted frostiness and the bright colour. Alternatively, pair frosted glass with calming green or blue for a serene vibe.
Digital Prints
You can also choose a digital print for the splashback, which opens up the design options even further. Make sure the image is of high quality. You can check with your kitchen designer on the file format and resolution they recommend.
The picture you select will need to flatter the typically horizontal splashback proportions. You could choose an image of a landscape, a cityscape, or a photo of texture such as natural stone and bricks. You could also select a pattern to mimic the look of wallpaper for a unique design. Another possibility is to use a tiled splashback image, which will have perennially clean grouting that never gets grubby.
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