When renovating a small kitchen, you need to pay special attention to pick components that don't create a cluttered, crowded effect. One of the most essential areas to focus on is the splashback, which covers a long section of wall around eye level. An ideal option is glass. Consider the following reasons to install this material in your tight space.

Minimises Clutter

A kitchen houses many elements such as cabinets, benchtops and appliances that can crowd the area with contrasting shapes and textures. A glass splashback provides the perfect opportunity to insert a smooth wall area into the room without much detail. The glass panels connect seamlessly so that the join lines are almost invisible. Conversely, tiled walls display numerous noticeable grout lines that create a busy look. Make sure to cover the back of the glass panels with a uniform colour rather than a digital print, as a picture will only incorporate extra lines and colours into the decor.

Reflects Light

Creating a room that is flooded with light will help to make it feel larger. A glass splashback can help maximise light flow as polished glass is light reflective. It will bounce illumination back into the room to amp up the overall ambience. The shiny surface will also brighten up the counter area and aid with food preparation.

Easy to Keep Clean

In a cramped kitchen, it's crucial to maintain spotlessly clean surfaces as this will help create an uncluttered feel. A glass splashback presents a smooth surface rather than one riddled with grout lines that collect grime. Thus, you'll be able to create a clean and calm look by just wiping the glass with a cloth. Conversely, dingy tiles only add to an enclosed feeling.

Flexible Colour Choices

Glass splash backs provide a wide array of colours with which to cover the back. Thus, you'll have plenty of options to choose a hue that will blend with nearby surfaces and create a spacious feel. Firstly, pale colours will open up a room more than dark hues that absorb light. Secondly, blended surfaces without excessive contrast will help to make the kitchen seem more expansive. For example, you could cover the splashback in a similar hue to the walls and benchtop to blend the surfaces to look like one integrated area. This will make the room appear larger. You don't have to stick with the same colour, though. For example, you could blend several subtly different shades of cream and beige.

Reach out to a local contractor or designer to learn more about glass splasbacks.

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