A practical downloadable guide to choosing a splashback that looks beautiful, performs well and suits the way you use your kitchen.
A splashback may only take up a small part of your kitchen, but it can have a significant impact on the overall design. It also needs to withstand heat, water, oils, stains and daily cleaning—making the right material, colour and finish just as important as how it looks.
In this downloadable guide, we share The Designory’s practical approach to choosing a splashback that feels cohesive, considered and appropriate for your lifestyle. From comparing stone, porcelain, tiles, glass, metals and seamless finishes to coordinating your splashback with your benchtop, this guide will help you understand the advantages, maintenance requirements and potential watch-outs before making your final selection.
Inside the guide:
Advice on integrating your splashback with the wider kitchen design
A practical ranking of natural stones, from the most hardworking to the most maintenance-intensive
The pros and watch-outs of porcelain and sintered surfaces
A comparison of porcelain, ceramic, handmade, mosaic, glass and cement tiles
Guidance on rendered and microcement splashbacks
Advice on recycled glass and silica-free alternatives
A guide to stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, zinc and aluminium finishes
Tips for choosing a splashback colour that works with your benchtop
Ideas for introducing more light through window and mirrored splashbacks
Answers to common questions about materials, grout, cleaning and bold finishes
Practical considerations around cooktop type, heat resistance, joins and installation requirements
Whether you’re planning a completely new kitchen or simply updating an existing splashback, this guide will help you narrow down the options and choose a material that works with your budget, maintenance preferences and overall design direction.
Created by designers and made for real homes, it gives you the practical starting point you need to compare materials, speak confidently with suppliers and make a selection that will continue to work long after the kitchen is complete. Its clear, approachable format follows The Designory’s Kickstarter guides, combining designer insight with actionable advice you can put to use immediately.
Digital product: Delivered as a downloadable PDF.
Made by designers. Made for you.
A practical downloadable guide to choosing a splashback that looks beautiful, performs well and suits the way you use your kitchen.
A splashback may only take up a small part of your kitchen, but it can have a significant impact on the overall design. It also needs to withstand heat, water, oils, stains and daily cleaning—making the right material, colour and finish just as important as how it looks.
In this downloadable guide, we share The Designory’s practical approach to choosing a splashback that feels cohesive, considered and appropriate for your lifestyle. From comparing stone, porcelain, tiles, glass, metals and seamless finishes to coordinating your splashback with your benchtop, this guide will help you understand the advantages, maintenance requirements and potential watch-outs before making your final selection.
Inside the guide:
Advice on integrating your splashback with the wider kitchen design
A practical ranking of natural stones, from the most hardworking to the most maintenance-intensive
The pros and watch-outs of porcelain and sintered surfaces
A comparison of porcelain, ceramic, handmade, mosaic, glass and cement tiles
Guidance on rendered and microcement splashbacks
Advice on recycled glass and silica-free alternatives
A guide to stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, zinc and aluminium finishes
Tips for choosing a splashback colour that works with your benchtop
Ideas for introducing more light through window and mirrored splashbacks
Answers to common questions about materials, grout, cleaning and bold finishes
Practical considerations around cooktop type, heat resistance, joins and installation requirements
Whether you’re planning a completely new kitchen or simply updating an existing splashback, this guide will help you narrow down the options and choose a material that works with your budget, maintenance preferences and overall design direction.
Created by designers and made for real homes, it gives you the practical starting point you need to compare materials, speak confidently with suppliers and make a selection that will continue to work long after the kitchen is complete. Its clear, approachable format follows The Designory’s Kickstarter guides, combining designer insight with actionable advice you can put to use immediately.
Digital product: Delivered as a downloadable PDF.
Made by designers. Made for you.
