In times of open living concepts, where living and dining areas are connected with the kitchen, the visual appearance of the kitchen plays an increasingly important role. With a modern kitchen backsplash, residents set visual accents that can be perfectly integrated into the overall living concept. Likewise, kitchen backsplashes serve as protection against splashes and grease stains when cooking. But which material is particularly suitable for a kitchen backsplash?
Whether made of tile, wood, metal or glass, nowadays there are no limits to the design options for kitchen backsplashes. While classic tile backsplashes once protected walls from water and grease stains, as well as from edgy pot lids and kitchen utensils, nowadays just about any material can be used as a kitchen backsplash with the right protective coating. However, tiles are still very popular as a kitchen backsplash today. Especially when it comes to large-format or rectangular tiles, as well as high-gloss metro tiles or subway tiles, tiles reminiscent of the subway look. The advantages of tiles are their durability and robust protective function.
Those who like it modern will enjoy a kitchen backsplash made of aluminum or stainless steel. Similar to commercial kitchens, a metal kitchen backsplash is made of matt brushed stainless steel and offers a particularly high level of protection. Because it has no joints, a metal kitchen backsplash is particularly easy to clean. One disadvantage is that finger marks are easily visible on the bare surface. A glass kitchen backsplash can be visually customized in addition to its good splash protection and ease of use. Personalized photo motifs can be printed on the cut glass as well as acrylic glass blanks and give the premises an individual touch.
Source: Schöner Wohnen
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