Once you’ve selected your stunning engineered stone benchtop, the next decision is the splashback. The splashback is a key design element that ties the whole kitchen together — it needs to be both functional, protecting your walls from splashes and stains, and beautiful.
1. Continue the Stone Up the Wall
For a seamless, luxurious, and high-impact look, you can’t go past using the same engineered stone from your benchtop as your splashback. This is known as a “full-height” or “slab” splashback. It is best for showcasing a stone with beautiful, dramatic veining, creating a minimalist, grout-free, and easy-to-clean surface, and making a bold, high-end design statement.
2. Tiled Splashbacks
Tiles are the most common and versatile splashback choice, offering endless possibilities in colour, shape, and texture. White subway tiles laid in a herringbone or brick pattern create a clean, traditional look that lets your benchtop be the hero. Kit kat tiles add texture and a contemporary feel, while handmade-look tiles with a slightly uneven surface add a rustic, organic touch that pairs beautifully with warmer stone colours.
Tip: When choosing a tile, bring a sample of your benchtop stone with you to see how the colours and textures work together in different lights.
3. Glass Splashbacks
A coloured glass splashback offers a sleek, modern, and grout-free alternative to tiles. The glass can be back-painted in any colour you choose, allowing you to either perfectly match your wall colour for a seamless look or choose a bold accent colour. It is ideal for modern and minimalist kitchens.
4. Mirrored Splashbacks
A mirrored splashback is a clever way to make a small kitchen feel larger and brighter, bouncing light around the room and creating a sense of depth. You can choose from a standard silver mirror or a smoked or bronze tinted mirror for a more subtle, sophisticated effect.
Making the Right Choice
Your splashback should complement, not compete with, your benchtop. If you’ve chosen a bold, heavily veined stone, a simple, neutral splashback often works best. Take your time, gather samples, and see how they look in your space. The team at our Royal Victoria Collection showrooms can provide expert advice on the perfect pairing for your new benchtop.
