A splashback does two jobs. It protects the wall and it sets the look of the whole kitchen. At Select Kitchens, we help you choose the right splashback for your home, from glass and tile to stone and mirror.
People often leave the splashback until last. That’s a mistake. Here’s why the choice matters more than it looks.
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The splashback sits between your cabinets and benchtop. It ties the whole kitchen together.
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A good splashback keeps water, oil and heat off the plaster behind your cooktop and sink.
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The right material means a quick wipe-down, not a scrub with every meal.
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Mirror and glass bounce light around the room. Textured tiles soften it. Each gives a different feel.
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A full-height stone or feature-tile splashback can be the focal point of the whole kitchen.
There’s more to a splashback than the material. These are the things we weigh up every time.
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Glass, tile, stone, metal or mirror. Each has its own look, feel and price.
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Gloss reflects light and feels bigger. Matte hides fingerprints. Textured adds character.
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Match the benchtop for a seamless look, match the cabinets for calm, or contrast for a feature.
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Glass and stone go in as one piece, so no grout. Tiles need grout, which does need cleaning.
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Full-height to the overhead cabinets, or just above the benchtop. Full-height feels more considered.
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Where sockets, switches and rangehood joints sit affects how clean the splashback looks.
Melbourne splashbacks keep moving forward. These are the looks homeowners are choosing right now.
A single slab of stone from benchtop to overhead cabinets. Dramatic and seamless.
Natural stone or engineered stone with soft veining, matched to the benchtop.
Hand-finished tiles in soft, uneven colours for a warm, textured look.
Light-bouncing finishes that open up small or narrow kitchens.
Still a favourite. Stacked, offset or herringbone, in white or a soft colour.
The right splashback depends on your kitchen and how you cook. Here are the main types we work with.
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Single-piece, back-painted glass. Seamless, easy to clean, and available in any colour.
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The widest range of looks. Subway, feature, patterned or handmade, in any size or colour.
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Natural or engineered stone, often matched to the benchtop for a seamless look.
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Bronze, smoked or antique mirror for a feature wall. Great in small or dark kitchens.
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A hard-wearing, heat-resistant option behind the cooktop. Classic in modern and industrial kitchens.
Our team will help you choose the splashback that suits your kitchen and the way you use it.
Picking a splashback online is hard. Here’s how we make it easier.
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We visit your home to see the light, the cabinets and the benchtop you’ve chosen.
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See the finishes in your own light, not under showroom LEDs. It makes a bigger difference than you’d think.
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See how the splashback looks against your cabinetry and benchtop before anything is ordered.
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Glass, tile, stone, metal and mirror, in a full range of colours and textures.
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Powerpoints, switches and rangehood joints planned in from the start so the splashback looks tidy.
If your layout still works but the kitchen looks tired, a renovation is the answer. We update the cabinetry, benchtops, tiles and appliances while keeping the existing footprint. It’s the faster, more cost-effective option.
If the space no longer works, or you want to change the layout, a full new design is the way to go. It’s a bigger project, but it delivers long-term value and a kitchen built entirely around you.
Whether it’s a subtle upgrade or a complete transformation, we’ll guide you from concept to completion.
The splashback can lift a kitchen from good to great. With 40 years of experience, our team helps Melbourne homeowners choose the right one. Book a free in-home consultation to get started.
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