Once you've selected your stunning engineered stone benchtop, the next decision is the splashback. The splashback is a key design element that ties the whole kitchen together — it needs to be both functional, protecting your walls from splashes and stains, and beautiful.
1. Continue the Stone Up the Wall
For a seamless, luxurious, and high-impact look, you can't go past using the same engineered stone from your benchtop as your splashback. This is known as a "full-height" or "slab" splashback. It is best for showcasing a stone with beautiful, dramatic veining, creating a minimalist, grout-free, and easy-to-clean surface, and making a bold, high-end design statement.
2. Tiled Splashbacks
Tiles are the most common and versatile splashback choice, offering endless possibilities in colour, shape, and texture. White subway tiles laid in a herringbone or brick pattern create a clean, traditional look that lets your benchtop be the hero. Kit kat tiles add texture and a contemporary feel, while handmade-look tiles with a slightly uneven surface add a rustic, organic touch that pairs beautifully with warmer stone colours.
Tip: When choosing a tile, bring a sample of your benchtop stone with you to see how the colours and textures work together in different lights.
3. Glass Splashbacks
A coloured glass splashback offers a sleek, modern, and grout-free alternative to tiles. The glass can be back-painted in any colour you choose, allowing you to either perfectly match your wall colour for a seamless look or choose a bold accent colour.
4. Mirrored Splashbacks
A mirrored splashback is a clever way to make a small kitchen feel larger and brighter, bouncing light around the room and creating a sense of depth. You can choose from a standard silver mirror or a smoked or bronze tinted mirror for a more subtle, sophisticated effect.
Making the Right Choice
Your splashback should complement, not compete with, your benchtop. If you've chosen a bold, heavily veined stone, a simple, neutral splashback often works best. The team at our Royal Victoria Collection showrooms can provide expert advice on the perfect pairing for your new benchtop.
