We know that protecting kitchen walls is a top priority when it comes to picking out a splashback. Tough and waterproof materials are a must, especially behind the sink and hob zones of a bespoke kitchen design. Kitchen splashbacks should also be wipeable and easy to clean against a barrage of splashes and food stains. But whether you prefer bold, patterned tiles or neutral stone, splashbacks are also spot on for making a style statement in your luxury kitchen room.

If you’re not sure where to start, roundhouse kitchens has done all the hard work for you. Be inspired by six ways to up style your splashback – a blend of substance and style to elevate every kitchen design.

Embrace pattern with natural stone

Stylish splashbacks don’t need bright colours or fancy patterns to make a statement. In fact there is nothing more elegantly spectacular than the marble drenching surfaces in this bespoke kitchen design. The light Arabescato Corchia marble splashback chimes perfectly with the monochrome kitchen storage cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball’s Strong White and Pitch Black. The richly veined marble stretches up seamlessly to enclose the extractor fan and is echoed  on the monolithic marble kitchen island. The result is crisp, dynamic and timeless.

Luxe out with metallics

If you want to give luxury contemporary kitchens a glow up, you can’t go wrong with metallics. While a brass sink or bronze kitchen tap will inject a luxe accent, how about a copper-wrapped splashback. In this modern kitchen design, the eclectic palette of materials simply pops with the Antique Copper splashback. The rich linear silhouette merges seamlessly into an elongated shelf, to give an extra boost of usability. This is how to do blue and copper kitchen ideas the Roundhouse way. A standout splashback that dares to do more.

Update a white tile

How to freshen up a white tiled splashback in bespoke luxury kitchens? It’s a question we’re often asked. Because sometimes a panel of white tiles is the ultimate design tool in a colourful kitchen design. One answer is to play with the proportions and layout of the tiles. In this playful botanical green kitchen, the pencil-slim white mosaics are laid vertically and so appear to visually stretch the splashback zone. The glossy slim tiling also adds a modern contrast to the Shaker-style bespoke cabinets and rough sawn oak luxury kitchen island. Modern and relaxed but with maximum staying power we adore.

Build in splashback storage

It’s not just a matter of styling up a splashback with the right material. Because splashbacks also offer extra storage opportunities in your luxury kitchen room. A built in ledge doubles up as clever kitchen shelf ideas for propping up paintings, chopping boards and vessels. Take the concept one step further by using your splashback to hang glassware on robust brass rails, as pictured here. A neat way to keep bespoke kitchens tidy and make your splashback the star of the show.

Explore unusual textures

Don’t forget about the textural element of splashbacks too. Choose from glossy, matt, smooth or softly undulating materials that will add an extra design element to beautiful bespoke kitchens. This striking feature splashback in Tadelakt plaster has a distinctive textural surface that adds so much. Originating in Morocco, the natural, lime-based plaster is decorative and waterproof – so perfect for kitchen splashbacks – with a rustic, burnished finish. Combined with a slim lava stone upstand, the look is beautifully timeless and elegant.

Bounce light with reflective materials

Need to add more light in latest kitchen designs? Then why not enhance brightness and lightness with a glass or mirror splashback. It’s a simple design trick to help bounce light around luxury designer kitchens and open up the entire space. Here, the copper mirror splashback is warm and inviting. A modern masterpiece for a busy family home to enjoy every single day.

What is the most popular splashback colour?

You can’t go wrong with a white splashback, whether ceramic tile, natural stone or a man-made material like engineered quartz. If flat white is too simple for your design tastebuds choose a white veined marble with grey, black, or charcoal streaks. Otherwise consider pebble shaped white mosaics in a smooth, velvety finish or slim tiles laid in a herringbone pattern. Or go wild with coloured grout and make plain white tiles pop.

Our expert kitchen designers can help you make the best choices for your Roundhouse bespoke kitchen, furniture or wardrobes. Visit any of our seven Roundhouse showrooms; Wigmore St, Clapham, Fulham, Richmond, Cambridge, Guildford & Cheltenham and get planning!