Splashbacks

Keeping up with kitchen trends can be confusing. It seems that every year there are new styles in vogue, the latest must-needed gadgets and materials that range from the most luxurious to the sober.

Over the last 10 years, the focus on splashbacks has really exploded. Trends have swayed from the uber modern to vintage and everything in between.  We take a look at what trends that will be making a ‘splash’ in 2016.

Through the looking glass

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2015 saw the rise in popularity in glass tiles. As these come in a range of colours and sizes, there is a wide scope to play with. It looks as if this trend will continue this year, but the focus will be on bold primary and metallic colours. What I love about glass tiles is the three-dimensional shimmering quality of them.

Using your marbles

Nothing says luxe like marble, and using this gorgeous natural material for a splashback will take your kitchen to the next level.

Bright and shiny

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Splashbacks and benches need to complement each other, so the trick with matching these to your accessories is to not go overboard with the metallic trend or else it will look hideous. Trends this year will see the use of warm metals and metallic such as brushed steel, copper, perforated, hammered and shiny metals. Be mindful of the impact of the over bling and the atmosphere you want to create. Darker kitchens can be offset beautifully with a metallic splashback, bringing a contemporary feel to your room.

Not just for your nails

Acrylic splashbacks have made their way into designer kitchens due to the wide range of colours available. They are less expensive than other materials.

Goodbye brights

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This year, subdued tones will infiltrate kitchens, so whatever splashback you choose, be careful it doesn’t date too soon. 2016 will see warmer shades of grey and cooler browns emerge. Crisp white never goes out of fashion.

Of course at the end of the day my favourite, tried and tested splashback, is the mirror. It makes the space look bigger, never dates and works with any style of kitchen. You can tint the mirror to work better with a darker kitchen as well.

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