Design ideas for a kitchen splashback | eHow UK

A splashback adds colour and design to a kitchen.

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In a kitchen with a contemporary design scheme, a stainless steel splashback can provide a dramatic finishing touch. Install a flat, seamless section of steel along the back of the stove and sink to protect your walls, or use a single panel behind the stove for a less overt design statement. You might use steel to echo other metallic elements in the kitchen in drawer pulls or chair legs. This type of splashback is particularly effective in a small kitchen because the reflective properties of the steel will create the illusion of depth and additional light.

If you want to use the splashback in your kitchen as a piece of art and a design statement, start with wallpaper. Look for a bold, graphic print or a more subtle design, depending on the overall decor of your kitchen, and apply it to the wall above the stove and the sink. Once the wallpaper has set, attach clear glass to the area so that the design shows through. You can tailor the splashback to suit your individual taste preferences by using strips of contrasting wallpaper prints, blocks of colour, or a custom print.