Splashbacks have been a staple in kitchens for decades on end. Their primary function is to prevent liquids and grease from splashing onto the walls, making them a standard feature behind stovetops and kitchen countertops. Nevertheless, this sole function of the kitchen splashbacks does not mean they cannot be a focal point in your kitchen, too. Whether you have a traditional style kitchen or a chic, minimalist design, installing your splashbacks with uniqueness in mind can go a long way in bolstering the overall value and visual appeal of this space. So how do you make them visually interesting? Here are a few creative ideas to make your kitchen splashbacks stand out.

Choose non-standard supplies

Although ceramic tiles are the standard for kitchen splashbacks, there is not much you can do with them creatively. Granted, you may opt for printed tiles or coloured tiles, but that will not make your splashbacks a centrepiece in your kitchen. Thus, the first thing you should do when selecting new splashbacks for your kitchen is to choose unique materials that will already be visually interesting. Some of the supplies that you can choose that are functional for this setting but much more appealing than ceramic tile include granite, marble, metal and glass. These options add a different texture to your kitchen's walls, and you can choose to customise them to suit your aesthetic.

Choose a different cut

Splashbacks typically come in either a square or a rectangular profile, but this does not mean you have to settle for this cut. Experimenting with their designs not only make your splashbacks interesting to look at, but you can also be assured the same design is not replicated in another house. For instance, you can opt for diagonal tiles, which make your walls appear long. Alternatively, you could choose laser cut tiles, which gives you the flexibility to have your splashbacks cut in intricate motifs rather than symmetrical shapes. If you have a minimalist kitchen, subway style splashbacks will be an excellent cut since they add sleek lines and a clean appearance to your kitchen.

Choose a different height

Conventionally, splashbacks are installed between cabinets and countertops or over a stovetop. Thus, the splashbacks only take up a small amount of the wall. While this is the traditional way of installing splashbacks, it also means that your line of sight in interrupted by the short height of the splashbacks. A creative way to fix them will be to utilise the entire vertical height of the wall you are installing them on. The radical choice of elevation for the splashback installation serves as an eye-catching feature in your kitchen.