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What Are the Benefits of White Kitchen Splashbacks?

A kitchen splashback is designed primarily to protect the surface beneath from dirt, grime, and moisture. But along with making it much easier to keep a kitchen clean and hygienic, a splashback can create a beautiful point of focus in its own right.

This is where the beauty of bespoke splashback design lies – the limitless scope of options available. Your custom splashback can be anything you want it to be, finished in any colour and design imaginable. You can be as creative and daring as you like, with the option of submitting your own custom graphics or photographs if preferred.

Even so, taking things back to basics with a fairly simple splashback is often the way to go. A splashback can be a statement piece for the entire space, or it can blend in seamlessly with its surroundings. For those erring towards the subtle side of splashback design, nothing gets the job done better than a classic white splashback.

Why Install a Classic White Splashback?

With such a broad range of creative and innovative options to choose from, what makes the classic white splashback so desirable?

Simple and understated it may be, but a beautiful white splashback brings a long list of benefits into play. Just a few examples of which include the following:

  • Any large white feature you bring into your kitchen will add a sense of spaciousness and airiness to the room. This can be particularly effective in smaller kitchens, where white glass can play a major role in opening up the space.
  • A glossy white splashback can also be fantastic for maximising available light, helping keep the space illuminated by bouncing light away from its reflective surface. This is true of all glossy splashbacks but is particularly effective with bright white panels.
  • Universally compatible with all types of kitchens, a white splashback will always beautifully complement its surroundings. This can also make it easier to choose a future colour scheme for your kitchen, confident that your white splashback will continue to look the part.
  • The timeless sophistication and appeal of a white glass splashback are also universal, which could help you sell your home for the best possible price in future.
  • White is a colour that is typically associated with cleanliness and hygiene, making it perfectly suited to the kitchen. The inclusion of white in a kitchen adds to its visual appeal, without crossing the line into sterility.
  • Any kitchen hardware or accessories you position in close proximity to your splashback will be perfectly framed by its pristine white glass. Again, a white splashback is universally compatible with anything and everything you bring into your kitchen.
  • Paired with precision-mounted LEDs, an illuminated white glass splashback can serve an additional purpose as a feature light for your kitchen. If this is something you are interested in, be sure to discuss it with your preferred supplier during your initial consultation.

Just a few of the many benefits of white splashbacks, proving you don’t have to get too clever or creative to bring light, life and energy into your kitchen.

Ask the Experts at DIY Splashbacks

At DIY Splashbacks, we know how difficult it can be to narrow things down to the perfect splashback for your kitchen. That’s why we would be delighted to provide you with an obligation-free design consultation at your convenience, during which we will guide you through the options available.

From classic white splashbacks to the most eye-catching splashbacks featuring your own original designs, we’ll help you transform the appeal of your kitchen at a price you can afford. Place your order online for prompt delivery, or contact a member of the team at DIY Splashbacks anytime for more information.

Splashbacks: Keeping Kitchens and Bathrooms Clean and Serene

A well-designed splashback can bring a touch of elegance and sophistication to any kitchen or bathroom. Bespoke splashbacks can be particularly inspiring, with a limitless range of designs and finishes to choose from. You can even upload your own personal images and photographs to be printed on your splashback if you are looking to improve your home with something truly unique.

But aside from the visual prowess of a toughened-glass splashback, these cost-effective home improvements serve a second invaluable purpose. Protecting the surface beneath from potential damage, a glass splashback benefits the kitchen or bathroom with a supremely hygienic surface.

Truth is, most walls around the home are susceptible to the accumulation of dirt, grime, germs and bacteria. The porous nature of the materials most household surfaces are made of can make them easy to keep clean and hygienic, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom. Any surface that is even slightly porous can quickly become a breeding ground for the kinds of things you would prefer to keep out of your home entirely.

Splashes and splatters in the kitchen, exposure to humidity in the bathroom – all the kinds of things that can compromise hygiene. The longer issues like these are left to their own devices, the greater the risk they pose to household health and safety.

A Simple Yet Effective Solution

The installation of one or more glass splashbacks can be the perfect way to protect your surfaces from the accumulation of germs, bacteria, mould and mildew.  Toughened glass is a 100% non-porous material, which gives everyday household nasties nowhere to hide. The surface of a glass splashback can be cleaned with a quick wipe and kept perfectly hygienic with any standard antibacterial spray.

Best of all, installing a glass splashback is one of the simplest DIY home improvement projects you can tackle yourself. Made to measure, glass splashbacks are precision-cut to order, and ready to install the moment they arrive. They are no more difficult to fit than any standard tile, using the same kinds of adhesives and sealants as with conventional tiles. There is also the option of screwing glass splashbacks into place in the normal way, if preferred. When the panel has been securely fastened to the wall and sealed around the edges, little to no further maintenance is required to ensure its indefinite lifespan.

Toughened Glass vs Acrylic Splashbacks

A highly attractive and cost-effective option, acrylic splashbacks can likewise provide robust protection for high-traffic surfaces around the home. Even so, toughened glass continues to be regarded as the ‘gold standard’ for kitchen and bathroom splashbacks for a number of reasons.

Firstly, toughened glass is an extremely strong and durable material, which is capable of withstanding temperatures as high as 300° C. This makes it particularly suitable for challenging environments like the kitchen or bathroom, where other materials may be damaged by exposure to heat and humidity.

Secondly, the hygienic properties of toughened glass are unbeatable, as the surface of the material is 100% non-porous. Even when compared to the highest-quality acrylic, toughened glass will always be the easier of the materials to keep clean and sanitary.

Lastly, the elegance and sophistication of a bespoke glass splashback are beyond compare. The glossy surface of the material reflects light around the space, naturally creating a feeling of spaciousness and airiness. This can be particularly useful in smaller kitchens and bathrooms, where making the best possible use of all available light is essential.

For more information on any of the above or to discuss the potential benefits of kitchen splashbacks in more detail, contact a member of the team at DIY Splashbacks today.