You don’t necessarily think about it first when designing your kitchen, and yet the splashback plays an essential role in the decoration and layout of the room. Both aesthetic and functional, it can be designed in a multitude of materials such as tiling, slate or even brick, and is available in many colors. If it protects the walls when you are behind the stove, it can also accommodate very practical accessories. Discover our selection of 50 splashbacks.
1. A stainless steel splashback for a professional kitchen
A stainless steel splashback gives a kitchen a “pro” style, worthy of a starred chef! Chic and design, stainless steel enhances a kitchen with its brilliance and its power of reflection. It lights up the kitchen. If you have the option to hide the fittings, the effect will be grand.
2. Aluminum for an anti-fingerprint splashback
Like stainless steel, the aluminum splashback gives a professional aspect to a kitchen and creates a contemporary and designer atmosphere . If you like fantasy, the aluminum plates are available in different colors and different finishes.
3. A glass splashback for a contemporary and elegant touch
This printed glass splashback with geometric patterns brings luminosity and shine to this kitchen.
There are plenty of possibilities with glass. It allows all kinds of fantasies. It can be transparent, frosted, sandblasted, mat or shiny or even colored.
4. An adhesive tile splashback for easy installation
The adhesive splashback is a practical and economical solution to revamp a kitchen. Here, the adhesive tiles make it possible to hide the old tiling which has become old-fashioned.
5. The vintage and graphic cement tile
Authentic and very trendy, cement tiles bring a resolutely decorative touch to a kitchen. Here, the splashback is extended to the floor to delimit the kitchen area.
6. Magnetic coverings for a playful and original splashback
As practical as it is fun, a magnetic splashback is multifunctional . It can be used as a support for metal objects such as scissors or small spice boxes. You can also write messages like on a whiteboard or chalkboard.
7. Quartz for a designer kitchen splashback
For a chic and designer splashback , why not choose quartz? In this open kitchen, the black splashback in the extension of the worktop is the most beautiful effect.
8. A mirror splashback to enlarge the kitchen
In a small kitchen, a mirrored splashback enlarges the space, adds depth and reflects the light. The result is really grandiose!
9. Marble for a timeless and precious kitchen
A high-end and refined material, marble ensures the elegance of a kitchen. It reflects light and its visual rendering is very sensual.
10. The tiling for all styles and all desires of splashback
The very elegant appearance of the tiles and the mix of materials give this kitchen a crazy charm. The copper tubes play the role of credenza accessories and allow you to hang and suspend utensils above the worktop.
11. Metro tiles for a timeless kitchen
Big stars of kitchens in recent years, metro tiles are available in many colors and finishes. My favorites remain the classic and timeless black or white checks as in these two examples.
12. Waxed concrete for a raw and industrial look
If you want to add character to your kitchen, why not opt for waxed concrete? In splashback, over the entire height of the wall, it gives this kitchen a sober, refined and designer look . The rendering is sublime!
13. The light in credenza
Pretty and practical, a bright kitchen splashback is a clever idea to illuminate the worktop well. In addition, it brings soft and warm lighting to the kitchen. In this inspiration, it also serves as storage with small stainless steel modules. It’s really smart!
14. A brick splashback for a natural and authentic cuisine
A brick splashback undoubtedly gives character to a kitchen. Whatever its style: loft or countryside spirit, brick brings character to all kitchens.
If the maintenance of bricks scares you, you can opt for an alternative solution with stone-brick style porcelain wall cladding.
15. Laminate as a safe bet
For a kitchen splashback, laminate is an interesting option for the variety of design and colors and its maintenance . You can find beautiful imitations of materials: oak decor, concrete effect, quartz. You have what to make your choice!
16. A raw and authentic copper splashback
Raw and luminous, the copper splashback brings real personality to your kitchen! It takes on a patina and oxidizes over time, giving it a soothing and warm aged appearance.
17. Wood to heat the kitchen
Whether solid or plywood, wood undoubtedly brings a note of charm and authenticity to a kitchen. The wood offers a wide variety of species and finishes : very light like beech or birch or more honey like oak. There are also exotic woods like teak, which are darker. In short, there’s something for everyone.
If you are worried about not regularly feeding the wood, you can select an easy-to-maintain imitation wood splashback as in the inspiration above with an imitation with relief from Leroy Merlin. What do you think ?
18. A mosaic splashback for creative kitchen
With mosaic, all colors and decorations are possible to give a touch of originality to the kitchen. You can combine shapes, materials and colors. Let your creativity run free!
19. Bright colors for a vibrant splashback
Sunshine in the kitchen! What do you think of integrating cheerfulness into your interior? A splashback in bright colors is a great idea to bring good humor into the kitchen!
20. Patterns for an original kitchen splashback
I would like to introduce you to the work of LouiseM, who is a painter passionate about decoration. She makes splashbacks in tempered glass or composite aluminum according to your tastes and desires! For the most creative, it is the guarantee of a splashback that you do not see in everyone!
21. Pink for delicate and colorful kitchen
Do you dare the pink in your kitchen? It’s true, it’s not common. Powder pink is feminine and creates comforting and elegant atmospheres . It is a versatile color that goes well with many other colors and materials.
22. Olive green for warm and lively kitchen
The green zelliges in this Mediterranean-style kitchen plunge us directly into the olive groves. The artisanal side with the unstructured effect of these tiles instills an authentic atmosphere in the room.
23. Multicolored for a fancy and unique splashback
A mix of colors and patterns is ideal for invigorating a white kitchen without relief. It is a bias that must be accepted. The rendering is rather successful!
24. A credenza like a painting
We love adhesive splashbacks that can be bought by the meter, cut, glued and peeled off to change backsplash or shirt. Very original, this Ikea pattern promises to bring character to your kitchen. Double-sided LYSEKIL model with clouds and dots.
25. A credenza that goes up to the ceiling!
And why should the splashback be limited to the space between the worktop and the cupboards? What if we made it go up to the ceiling to enlarge the space and dress the whole room?
26. A Carrara marble splashback
Ultra-chic, this marble splashback catches the eye like a painting: a choice full of originality to be favored for a small kitchen open to the living room, in order to integrate the dining area into the decoration in all elegance.
27. A chevron credenza
Very trendy, the herringbone pattern easily finds its place in all types of kitchen. Very simple, it creates an effect of rhythm that is both graphic and refined. A risk-free choice.
28. An oak splashback covered with glass
To take advantage of the beauty of oak while making kitchen maintenance easier, the wooden splashback is covered with a glass panel that reflects the light. Ideal with a white worktop, in a contemporary and Scandinavian spirit.
29. A black and white checkered credenza
To bring personality to a small kitchen, we rely on the black and white patterns of this Ikea wall covering that sticks easily to the wall. A perfect graphic splashback to transform the kitchen in two steps three movements!
30. A backsplash in Azujelos tiles
At the heart of the current trend, cement tile patterns are a must! We fall for an adhesive coating to stick, or we install real porcelain stoneware tiles in the “Azulejos” style, as in this very beautiful kitchen full of personality.
31. A bright splashback!
To concoct good meals on your work plan or wash your vegetables in the sink, nothing like a luminous splashback, with integrated neon lights. This will allow you to see better. The little decorative extra? Have a white worktop that will reflect more light.
32. A two-tone splashback
Can’t decide on a splashback color? Opt for patterned wallpaper on the wall and add a copper effect backsplash edge that will prevent you from damaging the latter with water or any splashes when you cook.
33. A fake brick wall
In a style straight from the American kitchens of Brooklyn, we love this kitchen splashback freshly designed by Ikea (reference Metod finish Savedal), which gives the impression of having a brick wall. It will go perfectly in a white or a little vintage room.
34. The total black look
In contrast to the immaculate splashback, a black model immediately adds elegance to the room. This color is to be preferred if the furniture in your kitchen is made of wood or of a metallic color. To avoid having a too gloomy atmosphere and too low lighting , add a few decorative objects or colorful utensils and LEDs above your splashback.
35. Harmonize the space
In this glossy white Iris Mobalpa kitchen, the splashback literally blends into the decor. Its very natural gray color is soothing and in perfect harmony with the color of the marble worktop. This visual continuity creates a modern space in a Zen spirit, ideal if you are often stressed when trying a new recipe!
36. Mondrian inspiration
One kitchen designer offers to add color to the kitchen ! The Mezzo model combines different shades – yellow, red, blue and white – taking inspiration from the famous motif of the painter Piet Mondrian. On the credenza side, the brick wall in the kitchen has simply been painted in a sparkling royal blue which wakes up the space.
37. A warm cuisine
In this living room, the American kitchen extends into a central island which also serves as a dining area. The two-tone splashback has warm tones that give a cozy feel to the space. Here, no splashback bar that would overload the wall, but just a few accessories such as a blender or a cutting board, placed against the splashback.
38. A girly splashback
In a sober room, you can opt for a pink or beige splashback, which will bring a touch of softness and femininity to the space, as in this Cooke & Lewis Fog kitchen in which the shelves and storage units are all in harmony. .
39. A pop-colored splashback
To energize your kitchen, don’t be afraid to choose a colorful splashback in warm tones like orange. Consider painting a section of the wall in the same shade or adding decorative utensils and accessories in harmony to recall this color in small touches.
40. A slate splashback
The post-its on the fridge are a bit outdated. Today, the trend is to leave sweet words on the walls! This credenza made of slate by blogger Deborah from the DeboBrico site , will allow you to write a message to your dear and tender or to your children, but also to note your shopping list.
41. From mosaic to walls
Who said mosaic was only for the bathroom? She is now taking over the kitchen walls by creating a pretty pattern on a splashback. All you have to do is find what you are looking for among the multitude of graphics and colors found in DIY stores.
42. Customize your credenza
To have a unique piece, you can create your own splashback using wall tiles , such as this hexagonal model with earthenware decoration (reference Makara). It’s up to you to glue the tiles as you see fit to create a more or less abstract shape.
43. A multifunctional credenza bar
The credenza bar is a very practical storage rack , but when it has several features, it becomes almost indispensable – especially in a small kitchen. With its many hooks and dedicated compartments, it will allow you to store your utensils and accessories in a specific place.
44. Make a personalized frieze
This splashback will not be seen in everyone, and for good reason, you can completely personalize it by choosing each of the tiling tiles that you are going to lay above the worktop. To take advantage of practical but discreet storage, add a designer splashback bar where you can store your spice jars, utensils, paper towels …
45. Choose a tangy color
This white kitchen brings a feeling of serenity thanks to the water green color that adorns the walls and the brick splashback. You just have to repaint your wall directly or install colored bricks. It breaks up the chic side of pristine kitchen items and will put you at ease when you’re behind the stove.
46. Patterns invade the kitchen
If you don’t want a plain splashback, choose a more or less imposing and colorful unique pattern depending on the size and style of your room. You can customize your model, designed in glass or aluminum.
47. Zellige to dress the splashback of your kitchen
Zellige (also called Moroccan tiles) is a mosaic tile that consists of small tiles created from light clay baked and then glazed. Aesthetic, zellige is a coating insensitive to chemicals, acids and abrasion. Durable, it resists heat very well, making it an ideal decorative option for a kitchen splashback. Zellige comes in many colors, sizes and shapes (tortoiseshell, oval, rhombus, square, rectangular).
An original alternative to cement tiles, it perfectly dresses the backsplash of a neo-bistro-style black and wood kitchen as here. Why do you adopt zellige for your kitchen splashback? For its raw and artisanal appearance, and its easy maintenance!
48. A terrazzo kitchen splashback for an arty and vintage style
If you are looking to give your kitchen a vintage and colorful look, the current trend is terrazzo! This material consists of fragments of natural stones, colored marbles and cement. Originally from Italy, terrazzo is very suitable for dressing the worktop and / or the splashback of a kitchen. Why ? Smooth because polished, this material is very resistant and easy to maintain. For a harmonious result, choose furniture whose tones recall the colors of terrazzo like here, with this light pink kitchen. For a very 70’s retro kitchen , bet on pastel furniture, appliances with a vintage look to associate with hanging kitchen utensils and golden faucets.
49. An original kitchen thanks to a hexagonal splashback
Bet on the originality of the hexagonal tiling to dress up your splashback. The geometric patterns of the tiles found in this white and wood Scandinavian kitchen add a retro touch and character to the space.
50. A printed credenza to give relief to your kitchen
Give relief and transform the splashback of your kitchen into a painting thanks to geometric 3D effect tiles . To instantly spice up modern and rather classic cuisine, there is nothing better! The anthracite of the wall furniture is enhanced in the blink of an eye!
You have two options: choose a coating for an adhesive splashback (to be glued), or lay porcelain stoneware or earthenware tiles (more recommended because it is durable over time and easier to clean and maintain). The very trendy accessory of the moment? The magnetic support or the credenza bar to be installed above your worktop to hang your knives and kitchen utensils.
