When you’re planning a kitchen renovation, there are so many details to consider, kitchen splashbacks often get overlooked. However, this seemingly minor feature can actually help you to tie your entire scheme together, so it is crucial to choose the right ones for your new kitchen. Glass splashbacks have become an increasingly popular choice for Perth homes, and they offer some fantastic benefits you may not be able to enjoy with other types of splashback. So, here we’ll explore the top benefits of a glass splashback to help you make your purchase decision.
Easy Clean
One of the disadvantages of many splashback materials is cleaning. As the name suggests, a splashback is supposed to protect your walls from the splashes and spills that naturally occur in a busy kitchen where you may be cooking on the hob or even mixing batters. Unfortunately, many splashbacks, including ceramics and tile, can be a challenge to clean. While the tiles themselves may be stain resistant, you may find yourself having to scrub at the grout where it has been discoloured by that delicious spaghetti sauce you left bubbling on the stovetop. However, glass splashbacks are flat and sleek, making them very easy to clean. You’re likely to only need a damp cloth to wipe off any spill or stain, but with a quick polish, you’ll have it looking sparkling in no time.
Impressive Heat Resistance
When you’re slaving over a hot stove to prepare a gourmet feast, you may not give your splashbacks any thought, but they are also exposed to this prolonged heat. While many types of splashbacks may look great, they may struggle with this type of heat. Fortunately, this is not the case for glass kitchen splashbacks. They will not change colour or shape so that you can enjoy worry free cooking. You won’t need to worry about cracking or chipping that could compromise the hygiene of your kitchen.
Complements any Colour Scheme
One of the most challenging aspects of kitchen design is matching all those colour. You need to ensure that your cabinetry, flooring, countertops, and splashbacks all work together. You can’t have the colours too similar, or it will look stark, but you’re not likely to want to go too contrasting, or your kitchen will date very quickly. Fortunately, glass splashbacks allow you to take one aspect of your colour choice conundrum. A glass splashback can literally complement any colour scheme and can add lightness when you have chosen darker cabinetry and countertops, reflecting natural light into the room. Regardless of what colour you choose for all the other aspects of your new kitchen, you can have confidence that your new splashbacks will continue to look bright and clear.
Ease of Installation
If you want to update the look of your kitchen without the cost and hassle of a complete renovation, then glass splashbacks could be the ideal solution. Replacing your old splashbacks with glass is relatively easy, but can create a massive impact. A new glass splashback can add elegance and sophistication to a tired kitchen without needing to spend too much money and mess.
Creating a Luxurious Look
Since glass splashbacks are bright and clear, they can add luxury to your kitchen. Even if you’ve opted for more basic cabinetry, you can enhance the look of your new kitchen with your new splashbacks. This will create a more luxurious look that will encourage you to spend more time in the kitchen cooking, entertaining, and socialising.
Improved Light
As we’ve touched on above, glass splashbacks can also improve the light in your kitchen. With fewer shadows and more reflected light, you can enjoy a brighter kitchen without needing to add any more lighting systems. Good lighting is crucial in a kitchen, particularly over your countertops where you’re likely to be using sharp knives to prep vegetables and other food items. So, your new splashbacks will not only make you feel more comfortable cooking and baking in your kitchen, but you may even be a little safer.
Superb Versatility
In an ideal world, all kitchens would be perfect rectangular shapes with no awkward spaces or corners. Unfortunately, in the real world, this is rarely the case, which creates a challenge for any renovation. While you can tailor your cabinetry to make the best use of the space, when you’re using tile or other splashback materials, you’re likely to find yourself with some areas that have small amounts of cut tiles that draw the eye. However, this will not happen with a glass splashback. The glass can be cut to perfectly suit the dimensions of your walls, including those challenging corners.
Improved Hygiene
As most keen home cooks are aware, hygiene is vital in our kitchens. Germs and bacteria can compromise the safety of any food prepared in an area, so you want your kitchen to be as spotless as possible. Unfortunately, germs and bacteria thrive in those small areas that are easy to overlook when cleaning, including grout. However, glass is one smooth surface that is very easy to clean to help you avoid those nasty germs. You can even clean the surface with an antibacterial spray, wiping it down with a damp cloth to polish it back to a beautiful shine, so you can be confident that your food prep area is as hygienic as possible.
With the vast choice of materials available for new kitchen splashbacks, you may not have considered glass splashbacks. However, glass can not only offer some fantastic benefits, but it can look fantastic in contemporary or more traditional style kitchens. With this sophisticated and sleek material, you can ensure that whether you’re planning a kitchen renovation or just want to update your look, your new kitchen looks fantastic.
If you are considering glass splashbacks in your Perth kitchen, be sure to speak to us. We offer a wide variety of splashback options, including glass splashbacks, and our team would be delighted to help you plan out all the details of your dream kitchen.